Abstract
This research explores the lived experiences of personal tutors in the Higher Education (HE) sector in order to understand the effectiveness of implementing a coaching approach to personal tutoring. The qualitative research comprised five semi-structured interviews with academic staff performing the personal tutor role in a single HE institution in the United Kingdom. The interviews explored the current issues with the personal tutoring system and sought perspectives on whether adopting a coaching approach to personal tutoring would be beneficial for students. The findings indicate that adopting a coaching approach to personal tutoring facilitates the development of resilient, self-confident and self-reliant individuals.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 85-98 |
Number of pages | 14 |
Journal | International Journal of Evidence Based Coaching and Mentoring |
Volume | 21 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Feb 2023 |
Keywords
- coaching
- personal tutoring
- higher education
- personal tutors
- student development