Description
Learning by Doing
Book Summary
A practical and conceptual guide to school coaching, aimed at educators seeking to transform their teaching methodology. The author, Isauro Blanco Pedraza, presents a model based on experience, guidance, and strategic action, where the educator acts as a true coach: someone who trains after identifying real needs, who fosters strategic thinking, and who respects learning rhythms. This book offers the keys to unlearning rigid patterns and adopting a more human and effective approach in the classroom.
What is it about?
The work develops the profile and functions of the school coach, a figure that goes beyond the traditional teacher. It focuses on how the educator must be an expert with a pioneering spirit, capable of proposing theoretical training only after practical needs arise. The book explains the importance of making students think strategically according to the situations they will face, and of accompanying them without absorbing or replacing their effort. It also addresses the need for the coach to have a deep knowledge of behavioral triggers, learning styles, and respect for life rhythms, as well as the ability to unlearn rigid patterns and maintain an attitude of humility to constantly learn and question.
Main Topics
- School coaching as an active training methodology.
- The profile of the educator as a coach: experience, updating, and guidance.
- Unlearning rigid and psycho-sclerotic patterns in education.
- Strategic thinking applied to solving concrete challenges.
- Respect for the student's learning styles and life rhythms.
Who is it recommended for?
This book is aimed at teachers, trainers, educational counselors, and professionals in the field of education who wish to incorporate coaching tools into their daily practice. It is also useful for coaches and facilitators interested in applying their methodology in school contexts, as well as for students of pedagogy and educational sciences seeking innovative and person-centered approaches.
What this book contributes
- A clear conceptual framework on the role of the school coach and their key competencies.
- Strategies to move from theoretical teaching to training based on action and experience.
- Tools to foster the student's strategic thinking and autonomy.
- Keys for developing intellectual humility and the capacity to unlearn in the educator themselves.
- A practical approach that integrates respect for individual learning rhythms and styles.
Technical Specifications
- Author: Blanco Pedraza, Isauro
- Publisher: Khaf (Edelvives)
- Language: Spanish
- Subject: LEARNING, EDUCATION: STUDENT CARE AND GUIDANCE
- Collection: FONDO
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication Date: December 2018
- Number of pages: 194
- Weight: 480 g
Editorial Review
A solid and well-founded work for those seeking to renew their educational practice through coaching. The author combines theory and experience to offer a model of guidance that prioritizes action and strategic thinking. Its focus on humility and unlearning distinguishes it from other training manuals, making it a valuable read for educators committed to continuous improvement.