4. Employability coaching for learners with learning disabilities and difficulties
1. Introduction to Topic
Employability coaching for learners with learning disabilities and difficulties plays a crucial role in fostering inclusion and enhancing professional success. This module is designed to equip educators with the tools and techniques they need to support these individuals in overcoming the unique challenges they face in the job market.
We begin by exploring the definitions and specific challenges related to
learning disabilities and difficulties within the working environment, setting the stage for
understanding how targeted coaching can make a significant difference.
The module then dives into career planning and goal setting, providing strategies to help
learners
set realistic, achievable goals and map out their career paths effectively.
Communication skills and professional relationships are key to workplace success, and we cover methods to improve these skills and build meaningful professional connections.
Finally, stress management is a critical component of this module, offering insights into identifying stressors and implementing techniques to maintain well-being and productivity.
Practical exercises and activities are included throughout to help educators develop their coaching skills, with a focus on employability. We also highlight recent research, proven methodologies, and case studies to provide evidence-based approaches and real-life examples.
2. Pre-Assessment activity
Question text
3. Expected learning outcomes
This module aims to give educators the knowledge and skills in coaching they need to support learners with learning disabilities and difficulties, ultimately improving their employability and professional success. By the end of this module, learners will be able to:
4. Learning content
5. Checklist review of learning content
✓ Coaching vs. Employability Coaching
✓ Understanding Learner Challenges
✓ Setting SMART Goals
✓ Tools for Career Planning
✓ Building Non-Verbal Communication Skills
✓ Engaging in Workplace Relationships
✓ Identifying and Managing Stress
6. References and further reading
- SEARCH program (English pdf, 9 minutes reading time): Print (ewin.nhs.uk)
- AW4A (Erasmus+ project: Accessible work 4 all, in several languages): about the project - Accessible Work 4 All
- Skills4Parents (Erasmus+ project, focusing on digital skills and communication, in several languages): Learning Resources for parents and professionals – Skills4Parents; Home - Skills4Parents Hub
- COPEwithAggression (Erasmus+ project, focusing on communication, conflict management, body language, in several languages): COPE Erasmus+ Project – COPE with Agression Erasmus+ Project (copewithaggression.eu); Enable adult educators to cope with the aggressive behavior (thinkific.com)
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