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Mixed-design study explores coaching benefits and barriers in schools, suggesting effective implementation strategies.
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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