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To examine the implementation of a coaching approach in Slovak educational institutions and identify its benefits and barriers.

February 20, 2026Open Access

Implementation of a Coaching Approach in the Educational Process from the Perspective of Principals and Teachers of Kindergartens, Primary and Secondary Schools

Puntos clave

To examine the implementation of a coaching approach in Slovak educational institutions and identify its benefits and barriers.
Conducted interviews with 29 principals and teachers from kindergartens, primary, and secondary schools.
Utilized a thematic synthesis approach to analyze qualitative data.
Integrated SWOT analysis to evaluate benefits and drawbacks.
Identified benefits including enhanced communication, feedback, reflection, and team culture.
Outlined barriers such as time constraints, logistical issues, and unclear coaching qualifications.
Highlighted opportunities for mentoring and management development in educational contexts.

Resumen

Abstract Introduction : Pilot examined coaching in Slovak kindergarten, primary and secondary schools and integrated a SWOT. Methods : Interviews with principals/teachers (n=29); uniform definitions; thematic synthesis. Results : Benefits: communication, feedback, reflection, team culture. Barriers: time/logistics, capacity, long-term commitment, unclear coach qualifications; threat: pro-forma uptake. Opportunities: mentoring/supervision, management development. Specifics: kindergarten low-cost; primary burnout prevention; secondary change management. Discussion : Requires leadership support and gradual, context-adapted implementation. Limitations : Qualitative, non-random sample; no causal inference. Conclusions : Mixed-design studies should quantify change and compare models

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