Coaching Models

Coaching models are the frameworks that coaches use to help them structure coaching conversations. Most are based on simple acronyms to facilitate the conversation. The list of different coaching models is extensive with few being more popular than Sir John Whitmore’s GROW model. However, many coaching models have been formulated for use in a business environment, and have not been created to acknowledge the unique needs of educators and students. The TEACHER coaching model has been designed with teachers and pupils in mind. TEACHER describes:

TARGET -discussion about potential goals

ENLIGHTEN -sharing of feedback and discussion of perspectives

ACHIEVEMENT -recognising achievements and helping to celebrate

CHOICE – discussion on goals, acknowledging feedback, and options for moving forward

HELP – helping to make goals SMART and form a plan

ENCOURAGE -commitment to plan for achieving the goal or goals

REFLECT– reviewing the goal, the plan, the progress, the achievements, and future goals