Coaching in education getting better results for students, educators, and parents

ABSTRACT

‘Coaching in Education: Getting Better Results for Students, Educators, and Parents’, edited by Christian van Nieuwerburgh, is a seminal work that delves into the transformative power of coaching in education. This comprehensive book review aims to provide an in-depth analysis of the book's content, structure, and profound implications for educational coaching and overall well-being within the educational realm, shedding light on its profound impact on students, educators, and parents. The review navigates the book's structure, content, and implications for educational coaching. It defines the essence of educational coaching, distinguishes it from mentoring, and elucidates the critical competencies that underpin its practice. The review further examines three distinct educational coaching approaches. It highlights the book's structure with a brief explanation of each chapter. The review underscores coaching as a catalyst for positive change, fostering growth, empowerment, and educational excellence.

KEYWORDS:

• educational coaching
• mentoring
• instructional coaching
• academic coaching
• evocative coaching
• literacy coaching

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Pendar Fazel

Pendar Fazel, PhD Student in Psychology | Professional Coach. Pendar is a seasoned professional in the field of psychology, specialising in coaching interventions. With a decade of experience as a coaching psychologist, she has dedicated their career to empowering individuals through personalised coaching strategies. Having earned a doctoral degree in Business Administration (DBA), Pendar possesses a unique interdisciplinary perspective, integrating psychological principles with business acumen to drive impactful results. Throughout their career, Pendar has focused on developing tailored coaching interventions to address diverse needs. Their previous work on post-divorce coaching interventions underscores their commitment to supporting individuals through life transitions. Pendar's research project currently centres on coaching interventions for international students, aiming to enhance their academic achievement, resilience, quality of life and well-being in unfamiliar cultural contexts. In addition to her academic pursuits, Pendar actively engages in professional coaching practice, guiding clients to achieve personal and professional growth. Her holistic approach to coaching emphasises empathy, empowerment, and evidence-based strategies, ensuring clients realise their full potential. Pendar is dedicated to advancing the field of Coaching Psychology through research, practice, and mentorship. With a passion for supporting individuals in reaching their goals, she continues to make meaningful contributions to the field of coaching psychology.