Activation of the student's learning potential by educational coaching

The article delves into the concept of educational coaching in the context of technical higher education institutions. Educational coaching is examined in terms of its methodology and techniques, which distinguish it from other forms of education. The focus is on the multi-faceted approach of coaching that aims at personal development and can significantly enhance the learning potential of students. The chosen coaching methodology determines the specific areas of development that are prioritized. The main principles of educational coaching include prioritizing personal development in education, facilitating individuals to reach their full potential, developing competencies, and overcoming obstacles that hinder achieving personal and professional goals. Educational coaching also involves creating a plan of action in collaboration with the student and nurturing a productive and active partnership between the teacher and the student. The article emphasizes that educational coaching is based on interaction between the participants of the educational process. This interaction is rooted in dialogue, and the information-psychological approach takes into account cognitive style, including mental processes, such as comparison, analysis, synthesis, generalization, classification, conceptual connections, and deduction. The cognitive development strategy begins with an orientation towards action. Communication is viewed as a form of connection, which involves information exchange and interaction, with the main objective of stimulating action and regulating the flow of information. The article stresses that educational coaching plays a pivotal role in facilitating significant and long-lasting personal and professional changes. Overall, the article highlights the significance of educational coaching as a powerful tool that can activate the students' learning potential. It also underscores the importance of the interactive and dialogical approach in the coaching methodology, which is crucial in achieving successful and sustainable outcomes. Educational coaching prioritizes personal development in education and helps students reach their full potential, thereby enhancing their competencies and overcoming obstacles to achieve their personal and professional goals