It is important that an (e-) coach activates and encourages the learning attitude of the student, that the e-coach brings out the best in the student. A good coach (face-to-face or an e-coach) should have a bunch of personal qualities and competences at his disposal to achieve this goal.
We list them below:
– listen actively and attentively.
– create a sense of freedom and security
– be able to empathize with the way of thinking and the social environment of the student.
– accept the personal characteristics and learning style of the coached student
– enthuse, inspire, and activate the student
– make the learning process exciting and attractive
– have a helicopter view
– keep the balance between the present, the past, and the future
– radiate and give confidence
– be honest
– be able to respond casually, relaxed and with humor
– treat the student with respect
– try to be careful
– be authentic, real (display a behavior that is in line with his or her personality).
– express himself well, so that thoughts and ideas are being clearly explained to the student
– give the starting student appropriate reference books
– based on predetermined guidelines observe the behavior of the beginning student
– ask the right question so that the beginning student is supported in his reflection process
– give feedback according to the guidelines
– give support and trust
– confront the coached student in a safe manner with his/her conflicting expressions or ask the coached student about his resistance
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