Objectives of the course

• Understand the importance of mentoring and coaching in education, distinguishing them from other forms of teacher support and supervision.

• Explore effective ways to support teachers, differentiating between classroom visits for guidance and observations for evaluation purposes.

• Reflect on change and its management in professional and institutional development.

• Develop essential mentoring skills, such as active listening, formulating questions that encourage self-reflection, effective communication, and building trust-based relationships.

• Improve competencies in classroom observation and teacher feedback, distinguishing between constructive/formative feedback and evaluative/summative feedback.

• Design and plan a mentoring process adapted to their educational context, including post-lesson discussion structures, alternative strategies, and tools for professional development.

• Promote reflection on personal and peer learning, fostering a culture of self-assessment and continuous improvement.

• Contribute to enhancing educational quality and professional well-being within schools.