ED 683 - Coaching: Knowledge and Foundations

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This course provides coaching candidates with the foundational knowledge and understandings of the coaching processes. Experiences, both theoretical and practical in nature, will enable the prospective coach to develop and demonstrate the knowledge base for coaching. Emphasis will be placed on the context of the organization; roles, duties, and responsibilities of the coachee as well as the coach; and the ability of the coach to self-assess for strengths and growth opportunities. The most consistent research findings on the coaching and mentoring process and the role of the coach or mentor will be addressed. Field work will be required.