Reflective Supervision/Consultation & Coaching
In this session, we will explore the capacity building concepts of coaching as an interaction style and reflective supervision/consultation.
Together, we will discuss:
- What coaching is and how it is used in infant and early childhood settings
- What reflective supervision/consultation is and its role in supporting professionals in building reflective capacity
- Areas where coaching and reflective supervision/consultation intersect along with distinctions
- How coaching and reflective supervision/consultation promotes self-awareness and leads to better services for families
Through discussion, reflection and practice opportunities, we will consider how these approaches enhance professionals’ reflective capacity and promote best practices with families with young children.
Learning Objectives:
1. Differentiate between coaching and reflective supervision/consultation.
2. Identify areas of connection and distinctions between coaching and reflective supervision/consultation, including their impact on professional growth and support strategies.
3. Analyze how both approaches can enhance professional development by fostering skill-building, self-reflection, and effective practice within the infant & early childhood field.
4. Provide coaching and reflective supervision/consultation practice opportunities and resources to promote best practices with families of young children.