Expertise in Coach Development: The Need for Clarity
In this position paper, we start by identifying the issues inherent to coach development; we then consider the current status of coach development and present our position before concluding with key points and suggesting resolutions for the issues. Our intention is to propose the progression of appr...
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| description | In this position paper, we start by identifying the issues inherent to coach development; we then consider the current status of coach development and present our position before concluding with key points and suggesting resolutions for the issues. Our intention is to propose the progression of appropriate practices and approaches for the professional development and preparation of coaches. In coach development, a lack of clarity exists at both organisational and individual levels, particularly around the role of and aims for coach developers. Organisationally, we consider a radical reframing required to progress the profession of coach development. We also suggest that many individuals currently involved in coach development do not possess the requisite knowledge to move the field forward. Our aspirations for coach development include recognising the need for expertise and what it looks like in practice. Coaching and coach development interactions should examine particular coaching challenges, concentrating on the thought processes and decision-making strategies necessary to solve them. This necessitates a bespoke, problem-based approach to learning. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-2aa9ce19545c48dfa95e5ccb72fe78ed2023-11-24T14:29:25ZengMDPI AGBehavioral Sciences2076-328X2023-11-01131192410.3390/bs13110924Expertise in Coach Development: The Need for ClarityChristine Nash0Michael Ashford1Loel Collins2Applied Coaching Science Research Group, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh EH8 8AQ, UKApplied Coaching Science Research Group, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh EH8 8AQ, UKApplied Coaching Science Research Group, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh EH8 8AQ, UKIn this position paper, we start by identifying the issues inherent to coach development; we then consider the current status of coach development and present our position before concluding with key points and suggesting resolutions for the issues. Our intention is to propose the progression of appropriate practices and approaches for the professional development and preparation of coaches. In coach development, a lack of clarity exists at both organisational and individual levels, particularly around the role of and aims for coach developers. Organisationally, we consider a radical reframing required to progress the profession of coach development. We also suggest that many individuals currently involved in coach development do not possess the requisite knowledge to move the field forward. Our aspirations for coach development include recognising the need for expertise and what it looks like in practice. Coaching and coach development interactions should examine particular coaching challenges, concentrating on the thought processes and decision-making strategies necessary to solve them. This necessitates a bespoke, problem-based approach to learning.https://www.mdpi.com/2076-328X/13/11/924critical thinkingepistemologyknowledgemetacognitionreflection |
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