Coach Ed is Broken - Episode 7 - 'Deconstructed Delivery'
Sep 25, 2024
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Explore the revolutionary shift towards learner-centered coach education that tailors delivery methods to individual needs. Delve into the barriers preventing widespread adoption of these new models. Discover how evolving professional standards in the UK enhance flexibility and transferability in coaching qualifications. The conversation critiques traditional coaching norms and advocates for a deconstructed approach, likening it to a layered dessert. Finally, the importance of personalized learning and continuous development in coaching is emphasized for better outcomes.
Transitioning to a learner-centered coaching education model allows for individualized learning experiences that address each coach's unique needs and preferences.
The introduction of new professional standards in the UK coaching framework enhances qualification flexibility and the transferability of skills across various coaching roles.
Deep dives
Transforming Coach Education Delivery
A shift toward learner-centered coaching education emphasizes the need to break away from traditional delivery models. This approach focuses on individualizing the learning experience based on the unique needs, preferences, and backgrounds of each coach. By recognizing that a one-size-fits-all model can be ineffective, new frameworks aim to provide education that is more flexible and responsive to the learner. Instances of alternative education settings, such as schools designed for students with behavioral issues, illustrate this potential for innovation in how coaching programs can be structured.
New Framework of Professional Standards
Recent changes in the UK coaching framework aim to address dissatisfaction with existing qualifications by introducing a suite of professional standards. This new structure enhances the transferability of skills across various roles within the sports and fitness sectors, allowing coaches to seamlessly transition to jobs like personal training or group exercise instruction. The emphasis is on recognizing existing competencies rather than requiring coaches to start from scratch with formal education. Such flexibility will empower coaches to expand their capabilities and reach within the community, potentially increasing participation in sports.
Continuous Learning and Professional Development
The need for ongoing professional development in coaching is highlighted by the limitations of traditional packaged learning models. A move toward a deconstructed delivery approach allows coaches to engage in a continuous learning process that adapts to their pace and context. This system promotes not merely obtaining a qualification but also maintaining and evidencing competence through practical applications and peer feedback. By creating a culture of continuous improvement, sports organizations can enhance the effectiveness of their workforce and ultimately improve participant outcomes.
In this episode, I discuss the changing nature of coach education, particularly focusing on the concept of 'deconstructed delivery.' As we move towards more learner-centered models in education, it's crucial to rethink the delivery methods to tailor them to individual needs. I explore the challenges of implementing these models at scale, the limitations of traditional education systems, and the new suite of professional standards in the UK that bring flexibility and transferability in qualifications. The discussion also touches on the necessity of continuous professional development and how adopting a deconstructed, individualized approach can transform the sports workforce and improve outcomes for participants.
01:36 What does 'learner centred' even mean? 03:50 Why don't people do this already? 05:18 Barriers to change 08:08 How professional standards open up new opportunities for a more dynamic, learner centred model 11:50 Deconstructed Learning: A New Approach 13:56 RIP CPD
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