{"id":15309,"date":"2020-03-20T07:00:48","date_gmt":"2020-03-20T05:00:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trifocusfitnessacademy.co.za\/?p=15309"},"modified":"2024-09-12T15:33:41","modified_gmt":"2024-09-12T13:33:41","slug":"a-life-coachs-thoughts-on-learning-by-doing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trifocusfitnessacademy.co.za\/life-coaching-blog\/a-life-coachs-thoughts-on-learning-by-doing\/","title":{"rendered":"A life coach\u2019s thoughts on learning by doing"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Successful <a href=\"https:\/\/trifocusfitnessacademy.co.za\/blog\/why-listening-is-the-number-one-life-coaching-skill\/\">life coaching<\/a> most certainly comprises learning by doing. You can have all of the correct knowledge but if there is no action involved the process is null and void. While there are a number of unique ways that can be used to teach people, arguably learning by doing is indeed the best way to learn.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>What is the definition of \u2018learning by doing\u2019?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The term \u2018learning by doing\u2019 refers to a theory of education which was developed by American philosopher John Dewey. As mentioned in the previous paragraph, learning by doing is a hands-on approach to learning. In other words, students need to interact with their environment in order to adapt as well as learn. Dewey applied this idea through the process of setting up the University of Chicago Laboratory School. \u00a0His views have been vital in establishing progressive education practices.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How to Structure a Coaching Session\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/e_2CNNZN8kk?feature=oembed&#038;enablejsapi=1&#038;origin=https:\/\/trifocusfitnessacademy.co.za\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><strong>How to create an environment conducive to learning by doing<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>As a <a href=\"https:\/\/trifocusfitnessacademy.co.za\/blog\/a-life-coachs-explanation-of-actor-observer-bias\/\">life coach<\/a>, there are a number of ways in which you can create an environment that is conducive to learning by doing.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Create a safe, warm climate in which your clients are prepared to take risks and open themselves up to role-playing<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>These risks include admitting when they\u2019re wrong, admitting if they\u2019ve had a self-destructive approach to life or a particular issue.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Allow and afford your clients the psychological space to share and explore their fears in terms of performing<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Show sensitivity. Don\u2019t judge them. Tell them that it\u2019s OK to feel uneasy about the situation and that it\u2019s absolutely fine to feel awkward when you\u2019re learning a new skill or unlearning an old one. Tell them that old habits are hard to break but it\u2019s a real breakthrough when one does.<\/p>\n<p>Set your clients\u2019 minds at ease that you won\u2019t force them to divulge what they don\u2019t want to and that their private information is safe with you because you follow the ethics of life coaching.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Enhance your clients \u2018motivation by helping them to process their experience of demonstration\/doing by learning<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Frequently, role-playing and activities provide the life coach with invaluable insight on so many levels. This means that you should encourage your client to note them and tell you about it when they\u2019ve gained one of those insights. That emphasises why action I so beneficial.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Encourage your clients to give you constructive feedback<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Show them that you\u2019re equally happy with receiving feedback on activity in terms of its usefulness or awkwardness. Be open and encourage two-way communication to flow.<\/p>\n<p>The controlling principle of designing educational opportunities for anyone should reflect both the philosophy of \u201clearning by doing\u201d as well as focusing on content that is based on proven facts (research-based). As we\u2019ve chatted about in this article, learning by doing is active, hands-on and engaging for students. The goal of this approach is for life coaching clients to construct mental models that allow for &#8216;higher-order&#8217; performance such as applied problem solving and transfer of information and skills.<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/trifocusfitnessacademy.co.za\/contact-us\/\"><strong>Contact Trifocus Fitness Academy<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n<p>Want to discover other aspects of being a life coach? If you do then you need to do our Life Coaching Certification. For more information, please follow this <a href=\"https:\/\/trifocusfitnessacademy.co.za\/courses\/life-coaching\/\">link<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/trifocusfitnessacademy.co.za\/courses\/life-coaching\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5271 size-shop_single\" src=\"https:\/\/trifocusfitnessacademy.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/footer4-1-600x96.jpg\" alt=\"Trifocus fitness academy - register Life Coaching certification\" width=\"600\" height=\"96\" srcset=\"https:\/\/trifocusfitnessacademy.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/footer4-1-600x96.jpg 600w, https:\/\/trifocusfitnessacademy.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/footer4-1-300x48.jpg 300w, https:\/\/trifocusfitnessacademy.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/footer4-1-768x123.jpg 768w, https:\/\/trifocusfitnessacademy.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/footer4-1-1024x164.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/trifocusfitnessacademy.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/footer4-1.jpg 1250w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Life Coaching\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ZeI48Yjtx_o?feature=oembed&#038;enablejsapi=1&#038;origin=https:\/\/trifocusfitnessacademy.co.za\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Successful life coaching most certainly comprises learning by doing. 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