Synopses & Reviews
Facilitating Reflective Learning provides working coaches and development officers with key learning theories, descriptions of the different models available for coaching and mentoring and demonstrations of how they can be applied in practice.
In this completely revised new edition, robust theory is backed up by practical support: training workshop templates, learning partner handouts, templates for contracting, reviewing and evaluating and a questionnaire for selecting prospective mentors. Ann Brockbank and Ian McGill offer guidance on group dynamics for team coaching as well as important direction on sensitive areas such as the boundary between mentoring or coaching and therapy, the desirability of supervision and codes of practice.
Synopsis
Facilitating Reflective Learning: Coaching, Mentoring and Supervision is written by two leading experts in the field. The text explains how coaching and mentoring works in different situations. The authors guide the reader through key learning theories; describe the different models available for coaching and mentoring; and demonstrate how they can be applied in practice. In this completely revised new edition, robust theory is backed up by practical advice and numerous case studies. The coaching and mentoring skills used in different situations are clearly described. Ready to use resources include templates for contracting, reviewing and evaluating, as well as guidance on group dynamics for team coaching and group supervision. Advice is also included on sensitive areas such as the boundary between mentoring or coaching and therapy, and the desirability of supervision.
Synopsis
Coaches, trainers, facilitators and development officers
About the Author
Anne Brockbank is a learning and development consultant, working with clients in a range of public and private enterprises. She is an associate professor at City University in London. She is co-author with Ian McGill of Facilitating Reflective Learning in Higher Education and The Action Learning Handbook.Ian McGill is a development consultant working with senior managers and staff in government agencies, higher education, and the private sector. He is the co-author of Action Learning: A Guide for Professional, Managerial and Educational Development (Kogan Page).