The purpose of this research is to develop the competency model of Action Learning Coach.
The first step was to develop the draft competency model of learning coach based on the literature study. However, there are several limitations in using this m...
The purpose of this research is to develop the competency model of Action Learning Coach.
The first step was to develop the draft competency model of learning coach based on the literature study. However, there are several limitations in using this model in the field. This study tried to develop a new competency model.
Secondly, a competency model was derived by FGI(Focus Group Interview) with seven learning coaches who have coached over twenty action learning teams. Then, 6 the behavior descriptions was derived from six learning coaches by BEI(Behavioral Event Interview). Finally, this study provided the learning coach with the result of FGI(Focus Group Interview) and BEI(Behavioral Event Interview) and then let them to access the importance of the competencies, to propose their ideas about the competencies and behavior descriptions. This study developed a tool for measuring the competencies of learning coaches by FGI(Focus Group Interview), BEI(Behavioral Event Interview), and reviewing behavior descriptions.
The third step was to do pilot test with fifteen learning coaches to improve the reliability of and to modify the tool developed in second step. Then the validity and reliability of the competency scale were conducted by a factor analysis. For a factor analysis, a survey was conducted with sixty learning coaches who are member of Korea Action Learning Association and have experiences over fifty hours in action learning coaching. Additionally, the same survey was done with 530 participants (176 in 2008 and 354 in 2009) in a company which has over 100 action learning coaches. This study analyzed Cronbach's alpha with behavioral descriptions among 3 competency clusters.
The Final step was to analyze and compare the competencies of the learning coaches of the teams in prize with those of others by Crosstabulation Analysis. The results show that there was significant difference(p<.05) between the two groups. Therefore, this study indicates that the competency model of learning coach has meaningful validity and reliability statistically.
In summary, this study identified three competency clusters-accelerating communication, team dynamics, and supporting learning and problem solving, nine competencies-listening, questioning, motivating, observing, managing conflict, supporting problem-solving and coordinating meeting, encouraging participation, promoting reflections and feedback, and thirty-one behavioral descriptions.