By Nicki Monahan, MEd This program focuses on how to engage in effective coaching conversations with faculty about teaching and learning. It begins with explaining the importance of having clearly defined goals for coaching and the role of effective listening and powerful questions. This mentor illustrates, though a short role play, the use of the 5W Model which is effective in all coaching conversations. LEARNING GOALS Upon completion of this program, you’ll be able to: Understand the difference between a coaching and non-coaching conversation Identify your own personal barriers to effective listening Differentiate between more and less powerful questions Engage in coaching conversations using the 5W Model TOPICS COVERED Role of a coach Barriers to effective listening Power of powerful questions 5W Model and how it works