Please join us for our next Teacher Education and Development Research Group webinar with Prof. Christian Van Nieuwerburgh, Professor of Coaching and Positive Psychology at the RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences on Tuesday 2nd June 2026 at 4pm: “Sparkling and Sustaining Coaching Cultures in Schools”.
This session explores the growing role of coaching in education - what it can add, how it is currently being used in schools, and whether it can be expanded as a methodology for bringing about lasting change.
Drawing on research and the principles of positive psychology, this session considers the potential of coaching to transform school cultures, placing outcomes and wellbeing on an equal footing. Looking ahead, it will examine what a sustainable coaching culture in schools might look like and how to achieve it.
Following this presentation, a brief panel discussion will take place with Dr. Niamh Deignan, Assistant Professor in Educational Leadership and Policy, Trinity and Ms. Valerie Maher, Principal at Holy Child Community School. The session will be chaired by Prof. Gavin Murphy, Associate Professor at the School of Education.
Zoom link : https://tcd-ie.zoom.us/j/94501473362?pwd=1HuNr8zD2eInfR22x7grwihCLZqdAD.1