Workshop Details
WHEN: Thursday, 3 to Sunday, 6 October 2024 (8:00am - 3:30pm)
WHERE: ISKL Ampang Hilir Campus (MPR 1)
FEES: USD450
For ISKL Faculty (please check process)
FOCUS: Schoolwide
TRAINER: Doug Woodward REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 26th SEPTEMBER 2024
REFUNDS:
Full Refund: A full refund of all registration fees paid will be granted, if requested in writing before 19 September 2024.
Partial Refund: A 75% refund of all registration fees paid will be granted, less a RM50 refund processing fee, if requested in writing after 19 September 2024 but before 3 October 2024.
No Refund: No refund will be granted for any cancellation request made after 3 October 2024.
To begin the cancellation process, please email us at professionallearning@iskl.edu.my
This workshop will present the foundations of Cognitive Coaching, an approach to professional relationships which focuses on supporting the thinking of colleagues in the areas of planning, reflecting and problem resolving. The specific skills and strategies included in this workshop lend themselves to developing a school culture of collaboration, reflection and a professional learning community.
As a result of workshop activities, learners will:
Understand the essence of Cognitive Coaching, how it differs from consulting and evaluation.
Increase consciousness and craftsmanship in applying interpersonal communication skills to develop trust and rapport.
Understand the power of a structured professional conversation.
Learn and practice specific active listening strategies.
Practice coaching skills in planning.
Practice coaching skills in reflecting.
Understand the characteristics of mediative questions.
Identify five kinds of feedback and understand the impact and purpose.
Develop coaching skills using a meta-coach.
The workshop is highly interactive and will include:
Modeling and role play
Small group activities
Learning partners
Readings from text and course guide
Numerous opportunities to practice skills
Doug Woodward is the Middle School Assistant Principal at the International School of Kuala Lumpur (ISKL) and is passionate about teaching kids and helping schools get even better. His Masters in Educational Leadership and School Administration is from Indiana University. Doug is an Agency Trainer for Adaptive Schools, an Apple Distinguished Educator (ADE), Google Certified, and a former technology facilitator. Doug has taught a wide variety of subjects Pre-K to 12 and has lived and taught in Kenya, Peru, Jordan, USA and now Malaysia. Doug has facilitated and presented workshops at EARCOS, NESA, AASSA, Google Summits and ADE events. Most significantly, Doug is grateful for his wonderful wife, Tracy, and his three marvelous kids.