The purpose of this study is to identify and elucidate the influence of coaching in teachers’ attitude and performance as perceived by inexperienced in coaching practice nursery school. The question that guided this study is ‘What is the impact of coaching in a Greek nursery school? This study focuses on three research questions:
• How do teachers evaluate the coaching experience?
• What are the benefits and the implementing of coaching?
• If and how teachers’ interaction with coaching changes their attitude?
My dissertation was influenced by my first degree in early childhood education, and my own professional background. One head teacher and five teachers provided the study evidence. The qualitative approach was used to collect and analyse the data. This research has been a follow-up to a descriptive, exploratory qualitative case study. The findings were based on several different research tools such as semi-structured interviews, reflective journals, criteria sheets, coaching sheets, and SWOT sheets. The examination of the data highlights 5 key issues: the leadership effects in the working environment and teachers’ performance; the coaching understanding concerns the degree in which respondents clarify the different aspects of coaching; the next category, on coaching difficulties, includes the perceived reasons for which coaching was ineffective; the coaching benefits introduces the positive contributions of the coaching process; and the final key point is the coaching influence in the teachers’ attitude. Based on these themes, the study presents a number of conclusions. It appears that the majority of respondents have a very positive concept in regard to coaching’s outcomes. The respondents became familiar with the coaching experience in a short period of time; thus the participants seem to believe that this approach is an effective way to develop the teachers’ internal commitment. To sum up, the findings support that coaching influences the participants’ attitude to a limited but significant degree.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION
- CHAPTER 2: LITERATURE REVIEW
- CHAPTER 3: RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
- CHAPTER 4: RESEARCH DATA
- CHAPTER 5: ANALYSIS OF DATA
- CHAPTER 6: DISCUSSION
- CHAPTER 7: REFLECTIONS
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
The primary objective of this study is to examine the influence of coaching on teachers' attitudes and performance within a Greek nursery school. This research investigates the impact of coaching on inexperienced teachers, exploring their perceptions of the coaching experience, its benefits, and its potential to shape their attitudes towards teaching.
- The effects of coaching on the working environment and teachers' performance.
- Teachers' understanding and interpretation of coaching.
- Challenges and difficulties experienced during the coaching process.
- The benefits and positive contributions of coaching.
- The influence of coaching on teachers' attitudes.
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
- CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION: This chapter provides an introduction to the study, outlining the research question and its significance. It explores the broader context of coaching in early childhood education and the specific focus on the Greek nursery school setting.
- CHAPTER 2: LITERATURE REVIEW: This chapter delves into relevant literature on coaching in education, focusing on its impact on teachers' development and performance. It examines existing research on coaching in early childhood settings, particularly in the Greek context.
- CHAPTER 3: RESEARCH METHODOLOGY: This chapter describes the research design and methods employed in the study. It details the qualitative approach, data collection techniques (e.g., semi-structured interviews, reflective journals), and data analysis procedures used.
- CHAPTER 4: RESEARCH DATA: This chapter presents the collected data from the study, highlighting key findings and observations. It includes excerpts from interviews, journal entries, and other data sources.
- CHAPTER 5: ANALYSIS OF DATA: This chapter analyzes and interprets the data presented in Chapter 4, focusing on the key themes and issues identified in the study. It draws connections between the data and existing literature on coaching.
- CHAPTER 6: DISCUSSION: This chapter discusses the implications of the research findings, considering their significance within the context of early childhood education and coaching practices. It offers insights into the effectiveness of coaching in Greek nursery schools.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
This study focuses on the impact of coaching on teachers in a Greek nursery school. Key terms include: coaching, early childhood education, teacher development, attitudes, performance, qualitative research, case study, semi-structured interviews, reflective journals.
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- Eirini Diamantopoulou (Author), 2008, The impact of coaching in a Greek nursery school, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/284431
