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Coaching Students
Last Updated: 2026-02-05 16:02:08
Abstract
The course “Coaching Students” enhance Student Teaching Assistants (Student TAs) in their role as student coaches to develop basic knowledge about coaching methodology and the mindset of a coach.
Objective
In this course Student Teaching Assistants will ... • understand the basics of coaching and the role as student coaches. • develop the mindset of a coach and reflect on their attitude towards guiding student learning processes. • acquire coaching skills and build knowledge and know-how about coaching methods. • design the coaching session and feel confident to use coaching methods. • give and get feedback from peers and self-reflect on their coaching practice.
Content
The course starts with a Kick-off meeting in the first lesson to provide an overview of the role as student coach and the course in general. Participation in the Kick-off (1st live session on Wed., 5 October 2022) is essential, since during this session the groups are formed in which the students will work throughout the semester. The further 4 live sessions will provide a range of relevant topics for developing coaching competencies: • Overview about coaching: Based on this, participants reflect on their role as student coaches in order to develop the mindset of a coach, • Introduction into coaching methodology, • Coaching skills training: active listening, asking questions and giving/getting feedback. During the last live session, course participants will be able to apply their knowledge and the coaching skills learned during the course in a role play. Further, the course also consists of an online part. The online part offers a short theoretical overview of each live session and the possibility to conduct a learning journal.
General Information
- Language
- English
- Levels
- DS
- Frequency
- Semesterly recurring
Examination
- Type
- graded semester performance
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| seminar | Coaching Students |
|
30 h semesterly |