Professional Development

for English Teachers

The 28th P.A.R.K. Conference

Supporting Learner Autonomy Through Language Coaching

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Gabriella Kovács

KEY WORDSautonomy, responsibility, agency, language coaching, applicable tools

AGE GROUPSteens, young adults, adults

CEFR LEVELSC1, C2

AUDIENCEexperienced

This talk addresses how coaching supports autonomous language learning / communication development. After a short overview, you will see how tools address learning challenges and elevate teacher and learner wellbeing by providing a framework that moves away from planning, expectations and fixed solutions.

The presenter will also talk about A Comprehensive Language Coaching Handbook, her recently published guide to classroom language coaching.

Australian-born Gabriella Kovács MA, PCC is an internationally certified language coach with ICF, a business communication trainer, language teacher, teacher trainer, international speaker and author of A Comprehensive Language Coaching Handbook. Her mission is to inspire a holistic approach in language learning processes. She co-founded ILCA, the International Language Coaching Association, supporting language practitioners globally...