Apply to Become a VTS Certified Coach - Visual Thinking Strategies

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Please enter the date you were certified as a VTS facilitator below. *Certification as a facilitator is required to be considered for certification as a coach.

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VTS School-based Training ( Year 1)VTS School-based Training ( Year 2)VTS School-based Training ( Year 3)VTS Beginner PracticumVTS Advanced PracticumVTS Coaching Workshop IVTS Coaching Workshop IIVTS Aesthetic Thinking WorkshopVTS Image Selection WorkshopVTS Enrichment Experience (check all that apply)VTS Summer InstituteVTS Online Summer SeriesVTS SoireeVTS Look Club

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Group Coaching Session

VIDEO #1 YouTube Link - Group Coaching/Image Discussion: Record the image discussion led by the facilitator you will coach.

Group Coaching/Image Discussion: Record the image discussion led by the facilitator you will coach. The image discussion should be no longer than 15 minutes. The video can be recorded on a phone or GoPro or video camera - any recording device you can access. Be sure we are able to hear the facilitator and the group comments. Include the “silent moment to look” in your video. Once you have recorded the video, please upload it to YouTube & provide the YouTube link to the image discussion video here. Include Image Discussion #1 in the title.

VIDEO #2 YouTube Link - Group Coaching/Coaching Session: Record your coaching session.

Group Coaching/Coaching Session: Record your coaching session. The video can be recorded on a phone or GoPro or video camera - any recording device you can access. Be sure we are able to hear you and the group comments. Include your introduction to coaching in your video. The session should be 10 minutes long or less. Once you have recorded the video, please upload it to YouTube & provide the YouTube link to the image discussion video here. Include Coaching #1 in the title.

We know we cannot attend to every need in a coaching session. Decisions must be made. Based on your understanding of VTS coaching elements and environment, describe your strengths as a coach in this session. Please provide specific choices you made in your reflection. (250 word max)

Every coaching session is a learning experience for the coach. Identify something you would change or do differently in your group coaching session. Why would you make the adjustment? (250 word max)

We are interested in understanding how you make choices during facilitation to support both the facilitator and the group. Select a moment in the coaching session, either a paraphrase and/or your critical question. Reflect on your choice and the group’s response to your coaching decision. (250 max)

Based on this coaching session, what would you like to work on for next time? (250 word max)

Individual Coaching Session

VIDEO #1 YouTube Link - Individual Coaching/Image Discussion: Record the image discussion led by the facilitator you will coach.

The image discussion should be no longer than 15 minutes. The video can be recorded on a phone or GoPro or video camera - any recording device you can access. Be sure we are able to hear the facilitator and the group comments. Include the “silent moment to look” in your video. Once you have recorded the video, please upload it to YouTube & provide the YouTube link to the image discussion video here. Include Image Discussion #2 in the title.

VIDEO #2 YouTube Link - Individual Coaching /Coaching Session: Record your coaching session.

The video can be recorded on a phone or GoPro or video camera - any recording device you can access. Be sure we are able to hear you and the person you are coaching. The session should be 10 minutes long or less. Once you have recorded the video, please upload it to YouTube & provide the YouTube link to the image discussion video here. Include Coaching #2 in the title.

We know we cannot attend to every need in a coaching session. Decisions must me made. Based on your understanding of VTS coaching elements & environment, describe your strengths as a coach in this session. Please provide specific choices you made in your reflection. (250 word max)

Every coaching session is a learning experience for the coach. Identify something you would change or do differently in your individual coaching session. Why would you make the adjustment? (250 word max)

We are interested in understanding how you make choices during facilitation to support the facilitator. Select a moment in the discussion, either a paraphrase and/or your critical question. Reflect on the facilitator’s response to your coaching decision. (250 max)

Based on this coaching session, what would you like to work on for next time? (250 word max)

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