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Isabel Mesquita1, Cláudio Farias1, Luciana De Martin Silva2
1University of Porto.
Coach educators can foster active learning by scaffolding micro-pedagogies. This study shows how an experienced coach educator used learner-oriented strategies to enhance aspiring coaches' understanding and engagement in skill development.
Area of Science:
- Sport Pedagogy
- Coach Education
- Motor Learning
Background:
- Limited research exists on coach educators' scaffolding of micro-pedagogies.
- Understanding how to make deep learning accessible to aspiring coaches is crucial.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore scaffolding strategies used by an experienced coach educator.
- To encourage aspiring coaches to adopt an active learning approach.
Main Methods:
- A 12-lesson case study in a sport sciences coach education program.
- Data collected via observation, recordings, interviews, and focus groups.
- Thematic analysis with trustworthiness criteria applied.
Main Results:
- Scaffolding occurred in three stages: foundational, experiential, and peer-coaching.
- A balance between support reduction and increased coach responsibility was key.
- Active coach participation in learning experiences was enhanced.
Conclusions:
- Learner-oriented scaffolding promotes understanding of game-play problem-solving.
- Aspiring coaches developed a deeper sense of coaching through technical activities and peer coaching.
- Effective scaffolding is vital for developing competent coaches.
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