Conversations with Authors : Mentoring and Coaching in Education

Join us for an engaging and insightful EMCCUK Conversations with Authors event featuring Lizana Oberholzer, co-author of Mentoring and Coaching in Education: A Guide to Coaching and Mentoring Teachers at Every Stage of their Careers. This book is a practical and comprehensive guide to supporting teachers’ development through mentoring and coaching, offering essential strategies for teachers at all career stages.

We will explore key themes from the book, including the differences between coaching and mentoring, practical frameworks for supporting teacher growth, and the challenges faced by mentors and coaches in schools.

What to expect

• In-depth exploration of the book’s themes on effective mentoring and coaching strategies.

• Insights into supporting teachers' professional development across different phases of their careers.- Discussion of real-world challenges and solutions in mentoring and coaching.

• Q&A session with Lizana Oberholzer to delve deeper into the topics.

Whether you’re a mentor, coach, teacher, or school leader, this conversation will provide valuable takeaways to enhance your practice and support the professional growth of those you work with.

Book your place now to join this thought-provoking event and be part of the conversation about the future of education mentoring and coaching.

If you haven't read the book but are interested in finding out more about it then you are also welcome to join us.  For 20% off the book please click here and to obtain a free chapter of the book click here. 

About the author

Lizana Oberholzer is a senior lecturer in Teacher Education and Postgraduate provision. She is the programme lead for the University of Wolverhampton’s International MA in Education, as well as the Early Careers Framework and National Professional Qualifications for school leaders.

She is passionate about leadership development, governance and teacher development. Lizana supports the BELMAS research interest group for governing and governance as a convenor. She is also a BELMAS trustee as well as a BAMEed trustee.

Lizana works with WomenEd as a regional lead in the West Midlands. She currently the IPDA England chair, as well as chair of the IPDA International committee. She chairs the UCET’s CPD forum and is a member of the UCET executive committee. Lizana is a member of the APPG for the Teaching Profession, and chairs the APPG SIG for Teacher Development for the APPG for the Teaching Profession. She is a proud trustee of a Multi Academy Trust, and is a committed educator, striving to provide learners with learning opportunities and life-chances.

Lizana is actively involved in the British Psychological Society’s Division of Coaching, and she is the chair elect for the division. Lizana is a founding fellow of the Chartered College of Teaching, an IPDA fellow as well as a CMI fellow. Her research interests centre around professional learning, mentoring, coaching and leadership development within education.

Members and non-members are welcome to these events.

Registration

The event is free for EMCC UK members and non-members.

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