“Academic coaching or guidance counseling is a form of support that helps students achieve their goals. It aims to boost self-confidence, motivation and study skills of students by taking into account the needs and objectives of each student. Academic coaching or guidance counseling is an effective way to improve your academic performance and enjoy learning more.”.
Difficulties that academic coaching addresses
You may be wondering what academic coaching or guidance counseling is and how it can help you or your child succeed in school.
Academic coaching or guidance counseling is not tutoring, nor career counseling, nor therapy. The academic coach is not a teacher, nor a career counselor, nor a psychologist. If the academic coach is neither a psychologist, nor a career counselor, nor a private teacher. However, these different professionals can perfectly intervene simultaneously or not to accompany your child towards success.
- a lack of motivation, interest or enjoyment for studies;
- a problem of organization, time management or work planning;
- an ineffective, unsuitable or outdated work method;
- an uncertain, vague or imposed study path;
- excessive stress, anxiety or fear of failure;
- a lack of self-confidence, self-esteem or self-assertion;
- conflicts with teachers, parents or peers;
- etc.
Tools and techniques specific of academic coaching
Academic coaching or guidance counseling is not tutoring, nor career counseling, nor therapy. The academic coach is not a teacher, nor a career counselor, nor a psychologist. If the academic coach is neither a psychologist, nor a career counselor, nor a private teacher. However, these different professionals can perfectly intervene simultaneously or not to accompany your child towards success.
The academic coach is a professional trained in accompanying people in the context of their school project. He uses tools and techniques specific to help the student to:
- clarify his situation, his needs and his goals;
- identify his strengths, his weaknesses and his areas for improvement;
- explore the different options and opportunities available to him;
- develop a realistic, concrete and adapted action plan;
- implement his action plan with efficiency and autonomy;
- evaluate his progress, his results and his satisfaction;
- celebrate his successes and learn from his failures.
Benefits of academic coaching
Academic coaching or guidance counseling is a valuable service that helps students achieve their academic goals. Academic coaching is more than just tutoring or mentoring. It is a personalized and holistic approach that empowers students to take charge of their own learning, develop effective study skills, overcome challenges, and reach their full potential. Guidance counseling or academic coaching offers the following benefits :
- to reinforce motivation, interest and pleasure in learning;
- to improve organization, time management and work planning;
- to optimize the work method, memorization and restitution of knowledge;
- to clarify orientation, choices and decisions to be made;
- to reduce stress, anxiety and fear of failure;
- to increase self-confidence, self-esteem and self-assertion
- to resolve conflicts with teachers, parents or peers;
- etc.
The benefits of guidance counseling or academic coaching are multiple and have an impact on all levels: academic, personal and social. Academic coaching allows the student to:
- improve their academic results and performances;
- develop their potential and talents;
- overcome their blocks and difficulties;
- manage their emotions and stress;
- prepare their exams with serenity and confidence;
- find their way and their professional project;
- lourish and achieve at school and in life.
Academic coaching or guidance counseling guides students towards making informed and meaningful choices. Academic coaching is not only beneficial for students who are struggling academically, but also for those who want to excel and achieve higher levels of performance.
If you wish to benefit from personalized support that can help you or your child succeed in school and in life, do not hesitate to contact AHANDA Global Education, who will accompany you in a personalized and caring way
