How to Coach Yourself and Others Popular Models for Coaching | Page 290

This coaching model (for use with students who bully) has five
steps:
Step 1:
Identify the problem and diffuse reporting responsibility.
• “I have been hearing that...”
• “Many students have reported that...”
Step 2:
Ask questions and gather information.
• “I’d like to hear from you about what happened.”
• “How would you feel if this happened to you?”
Step 3:
Apply consequences.
• Discuss the school bullying policy.
• Enforce the agreed-on discipline.
Step 4:
Generate solutions for the future.
• Create a plan with the student.
• “What are some ways to prevent this from happening again?”
Step 5:
Follow up.
• See how the plan is working.
• Contact family members or the student’s teachers
• Refer the student for further discipline as appropriate.

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