Masterclass 4: Active Listening & Powerful Questions
The art of Socratic questioning and empathetic listening to deepen student connection.
Saturday, August 8th, 11:00-13:00 CEST
Coaching in education is fast becoming the global norm. This masterclass teaches you how to embody a professional coaching mindset (aligned with the International Coach Federation core competencies) to dramatically enhance your pedagogical impact. You will discover how to adapt Kolb’s learning cycle using targeted, powerful questioning and deep active listening. We will also break down Dr. David Rock’s FEELING model to handle complex classroom dynamics, such as children sent by parents, professionals sent by bosses, or students demonstrating a distinct unwillingness to learn.
- Duration: 2 Hours (attendance certificate & recording included)
- Key Focus Areas:
- Becoming an expert at active listening techniques that actively accelerate language acquisition.
- Infusing deep empathy and compassion into difficult conversations regarding classroom unfairness or resistance.
- Utilizing the Positive Emotional Attractor State (Intentional Change Theory by Richard Boyatzis) to tap into a student’s intrinsic vision.
- Mastering the art of Socratic questioning to stimulate critical thought, insight, and creativity.
