1) The document outlines the syllabus and expectations for a self-coaching class, including policies around attendance, assignments, and grading.
2) Students will complete weekly written assignments reflecting on course materials and their personal experiences, and the class will involve interactive exercises in pairs and small groups.
3) The goals of self-coaching are to guide one's own growth and development, especially during times of transition, through conceptual frameworks from positive psychology, neuroscience, and philosophy. However, there are no strict algorithms and only heuristics or practical approaches.
3. Attendance
It matters a lot
Pairs & small groups every class
Your presence affects other students
Unexcused absence = Drop one full grade
More than one unexcused absence = a grade of U
38. Modes of inquiry
1. Humble inquiry
Open-ended
Avoid presumptive questions
Adapted from Edgar Schein [link]
39. Modes of inquiry
1. Humble inquiry
2. Diagnostic inquiry
Focus & redirect
Feelings, motives, actions
Adapted from Edgar Schein [link]
40. Modes of inquiry
1. Humble inquiry
2. Diagnostic inquiry
3. Confrontational inquiry
Challenge their narrative
Introduce new ideas & hypotheses
Adapted from Edgar Schein [link]
41. Modes of inquiry
1. Humble inquiry
2. Diagnostic inquiry
3. Confrontational inquiry
We tend to move too quickly
Critical to check our assumptions
Adapted from Edgar Schein [link]
59. Photo by Glyn Lowe [link]
Course logistics
Everything is on Canvas
Syllabus = Home page & PDF
All readings are PDFs or websites
Bulk download all course files (Canvas Tips)
Canvas issues? Contact Paul Mattish
64. Written work
9 weekly assignments (700 word limit)
Assignments are late after Tues 9pm
Not accepted after Wed 5pm
65. Written work
The content is up to you*
*Look ahead to the upcoming class
Responses to course materials & experiences
No specific questions, prompts, requirements
66. Written work
4 grading criteria
Timely Submission
Depth of Personal Learning
Conceptual Rigor
Overall Quality
67. How to get an LP
Photo by Michael Knapek [link]
68. How to get an LP
1 unexcused absence OR
2 unsubmitted assignments OR
3 late assignments (after Tues 9pm)
73. Change
Weekly assignment due Tuesday 9pm
Content is up to you but look ahead
All readings are on Canvas
Pads & Sharpies, please
If you drop, email me