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Virtual coaching claims an increasingly important role in the context of modern qualification concepts. Why is coaching so important in tomorrow’s learning? Does coaching over the telephone or the Internet have any effect and if so, how does it work?<\/p>\n

The learning of the future – different formats and methods<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

The demands on modern and innovative learning concepts are enormous. A wide range of skills needs to be developed in a varied and efficient way. At best, the learning formats should be effective, sustainable and up-to-date. In addition to increasing knowledge, the focus is and will be on developing mindsets or attitudes and sustained learning transfer. Working on our own attitudes is rather difficult, as this requires actively working on some of our deep convictions.<\/p>\n

Each learning format has a different focus. E-learning primarily addresses the development of knowledge competencies. Classical classroom workshops or trainings focus more on the application of knowledge. Community learning is intended to ensure that knowledge is shared more effectively within the group and that an exchange of experience and collegial supervision take place. It makes a significant contribution to ensuring the transfer and integration of what has been learned into everyday life.<\/p>\n

Aim and effectiveness of e-Coaching <\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

And what is the significance of (virtual) coaching<\/a>? It is the ideal format to activate the volition of a learner. But it is about more than just motivation. Coaching can develop personality, stimulate self-reflection or encourage a change of attitude. It is also an excellent choice for flexible learning support.<\/p>\n

As part of Future Learning , coaching usually takes place virtually, i.e. via telephone or video conference. Thus, compact coaching sessions offer a way to maintain an ongoing coaching schedule over time regardless of distance, eliminating the need to travel. This makes virtual coaching extremely time and cost efficient. This, in turn, facilitates real long-term support for any learner.<\/p>\n

Is virtual coaching effective at all? We have known for some time that coaching in itself is effective (Grover & Furnham, 2016<\/a>). Also virtual or telephone coaching has an effect. According to current studies, there are no significant deviations compared to live coaching (Jones,\u00a0Woods & Guillaume, 2015<\/a>).<\/p>\n

So it is no small wonder that this qualification format is more and more en vogue.<\/p>\n

Fields of application and effect mechanisms of online coaching<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

When can virtual coaching<\/a> be used?<\/p>\n

It is always the format of choice when the focus is on supporting qualification programmes that are designed for the longer term development of individual learners. As this case<\/a> shows, the coach acts as a link between the learner and his learning progress<\/span>. It is the go-to method when learner and coach are spatially separated and regular live sessions cannot be realised.<\/p>\n

In principle, coaching, even in virtual format, can be applied to these topics:<\/p>\n