Rachel Lofthouse, Challenges and Opportunities of Coaching in Education

Jim Thompson and Shane welcome Rachel Lofthouse, a professor of teacher education and director of Collective Ed. They discuss the concept of coaching done well and its impact on student success, the importance of creating a unique and significant space for coaching, and the challenges and variability in coaching practices. They also explore the state of coaching in the UK and internationally, the need for a mature coaching system, and the challenges of coaching in education. The episode concludes with gratitude and appreciation for Rachel's insights and contributions.

Takeaways

1. Coaching done well creates a unique and significant space for both the coach and the coachee to create something that otherwise might not exist.
2. Implementing coaching in education requires a shift in mindset and a recognition that coaching is a distinct activity that requires its own set of skills and qualities.
3. There is a surge of coaching in the UK, but there are also challenges in scaling up coaching and ensuring it is done well.
4. Coaching in education should not be seen as a one-size-fits-all approach, but rather as a practice that needs to be adapted to the specific context and needs of the individuals involved.
5. There is a need for a more mature coaching system that goes beyond quick fixes and focuses on long-term impact and development.
6. Coaching done well may not always have immediate, tangible outcomes, but its impact can be felt down the line through the quality of thinking and reflection it promotes.

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