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Coaching Students
Last Updated: 2026-02-05 16:29:07
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) is essential, since during this session the groups are formed in which the students will work throughout the semester. The further live sessions will provide a range of relevant topics for developing coaching competencies: 25 September: Kick-off --> Room: RZ D 8 9 October: Feedback --> HG D 18.1 16 October: Active Listening + Communication in Teams --> Room: HG D18.1 30 October: Asking Questions + GROW --> Room: HG D 18.1 6 November: Teambuilding + Psych Safety --> tbd 27 November: Reflexion / Supervision --> tbd ALL live sessions take place on Wednesdays from 4:15pm-6pm (16:15-18h). 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. The last meeting is also mandatory for the participants. 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
- ungraded semester performance
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| seminar | Coaching Students |
|
1 h weekly |