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COACHING [11 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2019-09-30
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Education Theory and Methods
- Training of Personnel
- Military Training
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- personalized coaching
1, record 1, English, personalized%20coaching
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- coaching 2, record 1, English, coaching
correct, officially approved
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
In the workplace, a relationship in which one person is focused on the development and enhancement of performance, skills, effectiveness and potential of one or more people. 2, record 1, English, - personalized%20coaching
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
coaching: designation and definition officially approved by the Defence Terminology Standardization Board. 3, record 1, English, - personalized%20coaching
Record 1, Key term(s)
- personalised coaching
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Théories et méthodes pédagogiques
- Perfectionnement et formation du personnel
- Instruction du personnel militaire
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- accompagnement personnalisé
1, record 1, French, accompagnement%20personnalis%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- coaching personnalisé 2, record 1, French, coaching%20personnalis%C3%A9
avoid, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Au travail, relation dans laquelle une personne se concentre sur le perfectionnement et l'amélioration du rendement, des compétences, de l'efficacité et du potentiel d'une personne ou de plusieurs. 1, record 1, French, - accompagnement%20personnalis%C3%A9
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
accompagnement personnalisé : désignation et définition uniformisées par le Conseil de normalisation de terminologie de la défense. 3, record 1, French, - accompagnement%20personnalis%C3%A9
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2018-02-22
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Social Psychology
- Sociology of Medicine
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- coaching 1, record 2, English, coaching
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- guidance 1, record 2, English, guidance
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Psychologie sociale
- Sociologie de la médecine
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- guidance
1, record 2, French, guidance
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ensemble de méthodes et de pratiques visant à conseiller et à accompagner une personne dans les décisions qu'elle est amenée à prendre, pour elle-même ou pour un proche, en matière de santé ou d’hygiène. 1, record 2, French, - guidance
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
guidance : terme et définition publiés au Journal officiel de la République française le 6 avril 2016. 2, record 2, French, - guidance
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2015-08-28
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Training of Personnel
- Labour and Employment
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- career coaching
1, record 3, English, career%20coaching
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- coaching 2, record 3, English, coaching
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Coaching consists of assignments which will assist individuals to become aware of their deficiencies and provide opportunities to overcome [them] under the guidance of a competent person. 3, record 3, English, - career%20coaching
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
As part of the Correctional Career Management Program, supervisors and managers are provided with a coaching workshop ... on practical ways of implementing ... development coaching, on-the-job or performance coaching and career coaching. 4, record 3, English, - career%20coaching
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Perfectionnement et formation du personnel
- Travail et emploi
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- accompagnement de carrière
1, record 3, French, accompagnement%20de%20carri%C3%A8re
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- accompagnement professionnel 2, record 3, French, accompagnement%20professionnel
correct, masculine noun
- assistance professionnelle 3, record 3, French, assistance%20professionnelle
correct, feminine noun
- accompagnement 4, record 3, French, accompagnement
correct, masculine noun
- coaching de carrière 5, record 3, French, coaching%20de%20carri%C3%A8re
avoid, see observation, masculine noun
- coaching 6, record 3, French, coaching
see observation, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Fonction consistant à fournir à une personne des conseils divers sur la façon d'approfondir et de parfaire ses qualités naturelles, ses connaissances et ses habiletés dans la préparation d'un examen ou d'un concours. 7, record 3, French, - accompagnement%20de%20carri%C3%A8re
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'accompagnement ne consiste aucunement à transmettre un savoir. Il sert à motiver l'apprenant et à permettre à l'apprenant de s'approprier, à son rythme et selon son profil, son parcours de formation. Il assure la prise en charge de la problématique du stagiaire et la réponse en terme de solution simple, dans un délai fixé. 4, record 3, French, - accompagnement%20de%20carri%C3%A8re
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'usage du terme «accompagnement de carrière» est à privilégier au gouvernement du Canada. 5, record 3, French, - accompagnement%20de%20carri%C3%A8re
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Selon certains auteurs, le terme «coaching» est un anglicisme. Toutefois, ce terme est couramment utilisé par les spécialistes. 5, record 3, French, - accompagnement%20de%20carri%C3%A8re
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Capacitación del personal
- Trabajo y empleo
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- entrenamiento laboral
1, record 3, Spanish, entrenamiento%20laboral
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
- coaching laboral 2, record 3, Spanish, coaching%20laboral
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2015-08-27
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Training of Personnel
- Education Theory and Methods
- Corporate Management (General)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- coaching
1, record 4, English, coaching
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- business coaching 2, record 4, English, business%20coaching
correct
- corporate coaching 2, record 4, English, corporate%20coaching
correct
- personal business coaching 2, record 4, English, personal%20business%20coaching
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A structured, systematic process that helps a person achieve personal and professional growth. 2, record 4, English, - coaching
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[The coaching] process ... involves discussion, guided activities, problem solving, personal analysis and feedback, a learner gains information and skills faster and more thoroughly than you would otherwise be the case. 2, record 4, English, - coaching
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
It provides a safe and protected environment in which the individual can learn without having to go through a lengthy and often costly trial and error process. 2, record 4, English, - coaching
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Perfectionnement et formation du personnel
- Théories et méthodes pédagogiques
- Gestion de l'entreprise (Généralités)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- accompagnement
1, record 4, French, accompagnement
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- accompagnement individualisé 2, record 4, French, accompagnement%20individualis%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
- coaching 2, record 4, French, coaching
see observation, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Méthode de formation du personnel selon laquelle un supérieur forme un subordonné aux aptitudes et connaissances nécessaires à l'exercice d'une fonction en lui assignant des tâches accompagnées de suggestions et conseils individualisés sur les façons de les accomplir. 2, record 4, French, - accompagnement
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'usage du terme «accompagnement» est à privilégier au gouvernement du Canada. 3, record 4, French, - accompagnement
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Selon certains auteurs, le terme «coaching» est un anglicisme. Toutefois, ce terme est couramment utilisé par les spécialistes. 3, record 4, French, - accompagnement
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2011-03-15
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Racquet Sports
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- coaching
1, record 5, English, coaching
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The act of giving advice to a tennis player; by extension, giving advice while player is in action. 2, record 5, English, - coaching
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
«Coaching» is strictly forbidden during the course of a game, unless in Davis Cup or Federation Cup formats. 2, record 5, English, - coaching
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 PHR
To receive coaching. 2, record 5, English, - coaching
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Sports de raquette
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- conseils
1, record 5, French, conseils
correct, masculine noun, plural
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- coaching 2, record 5, French, coaching
correct, anglicism, masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le «coaching» en cours de jeu est interdit en tennis. 3, record 5, French, - conseils
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Dans les rencontres par équipes, un capitaine, assis près du terrain, peut prodiguer des conseils au(x) joueur(s) lors des changements de côtés à la fin d'un jeu, mais pas aux changements de côtés dans un jeu décisif (bris d'égalité). 1, record 5, French, - conseils
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le mot «coaching» employé dans la réglementation en anglais comprend toute forme de conseils et de directives. 1, record 5, French, - conseils
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2004-09-23
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Artificial Intelligence
- Education Theory and Methods
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- coaching
1, record 6, English, coaching
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- coaching strategy 2, record 6, English, coaching%20strategy
correct
- guidance 3, record 6, English, guidance
correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[A tutorial strategy which] is selected when the student ... has very little knowledge about the concepts. The tutor will start to explain the error, such as subject-verb agreement, and assign appropriate exercises. 4, record 6, English, - coaching
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Computer-assisted learning may be able to provide the extra guidance and remediation which an under-achieving child needs. 5, record 6, English, - coaching
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Coaching differs from other tutoring situations like mixed-initiative dialogues in that the student is always in complete control of the activity. The problem of responding correctly to the student is replaced by that of interrupting [him/her] at the right time with the right comments. 6, record 6, English, - coaching
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
See also "mixed-initiative dialogue" and "strict monitoring" which are other forms of strategy. 7, record 6, English, - coaching
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Intelligence artificielle
- Théories et méthodes pédagogiques
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- guidage
1, record 6, French, guidage
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- encadrement 2, record 6, French, encadrement
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Stratégie tutorielle appliquée lorsqu'un apprenant a une connaissance assez élémentaire des concepts à étudier. Le système tutoriel explique systématiquement les erreurs et propose des exercices de base appropriés. 3, record 6, French, - guidage
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Il est possible et parfois souhaitable que l'enseignant puisse modifier l'encadrement didactique du didacticiel. L'intensité de l'encadrement didactique peut varier selon le degré d'indépendance qu'on veut bien laisser à l'élève dans son cheminement à travers le didacticiel. 2, record 6, French, - guidage
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Inteligencia artificial
- Teorías y métodos pedagógicos
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- orientación
1, record 6, Spanish, orientaci%C3%B3n
feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2002-09-09
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Physical Education, Coaching and Sport Psychology
- Racquet Sports
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- coach
1, record 7, English, coach
correct, verb
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
To train and instruct athletes ... 2, record 7, English, - coach
Record 7, Key term(s)
- coaching
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Éducation physique, entraînement des athlètes et psychologie du sport
- Sports de raquette
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- entraîner
1, record 7, French, entra%C3%AEner
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- coacher 2, record 7, French, coacher
avoid, see observation
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Préparer [...] une personne, une équipe) à quelque performance sportive au moyen d'exercices appropriés. 3, record 7, French, - entra%C3%AEner
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
J'étais «coaché» jusque-là par l'entraîneur national Francis Didier, auquel je faisais totalement confiance. Mais à l'approche de la finale, celui-ci «coachait» Patrice Ruggiero. L'Équipe Magazine, 15 décembre 1984, p.61. 2, record 7, French, - entra%C3%AEner
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
coacher : anglicisme abusif car inutile, tel qu'illustré plus haut. 2, record 7, French, - entra%C3%AEner
Record 7, Key term(s)
- coaching
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Educación física, entrenamiento de atletas y psicología del deporte
- Deportes de raqueta
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- entrenar
1, record 7, Spanish, entrenar
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1996-01-04
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Sports (General)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- coaching 1, record 8, English, coaching
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Sports (Généralités)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- entraînement
1, record 8, French, entra%C3%AEnement
masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1995-06-12
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Films
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- Coaching
1, record 9, English, Coaching
correct, Canada
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Video of the International Tele-Film in Mississauga, Ont., and Montreal, Que. 1, record 9, English, - Coaching
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Titres de films
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- Accompagnement
1, record 9, French, Accompagnement
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1992-06-01
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- School and School-Related Administration
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- peer coaching
1, record 10, English, peer%20coaching
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
- coaching 1, record 10, English, coaching
correct
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Coaching is on-site assistance for a teacher who is attempting to apply a new teaching skill. It is a form of staff development designed to assist the transfer of new skills into a teacher's active teaching repertoire. This assistance can be provided by another teacher, administrator, specialist, or university professor. (Improving Teaching Through Coaching, Neubert, Gloria A., Phi Delta Kappa Educational Foundation, 1988). 1, record 10, English, - peer%20coaching
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Administration scolaire et parascolaire
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- enseignement mutuel
1, record 10, French, enseignement%20mutuel
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Méthode de perfectionnement professionnel au moyen de laquelle des enseignants aident d'autres enseignants en exercice à mettre en application un nouveau programme d'études ou une nouvelle technique pédagogique, ou à acquérir des moyens propres aux besoins d'un groupe d'élèves particulier. Cette méthode repose sur la démonstration des techniques à utiliser, l'observation mutuelle en salle de classe et la rétroaction. 1, record 10, French, - enseignement%20mutuel
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Termes recommandés par le Réseau des traducteurs et traductrices en éducation. 1, record 10, French, - enseignement%20mutuel
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1987-11-24
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Education Theory and Methods
- Training of Personnel
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- with coaching 1, record 11, English, with%20coaching
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Théories et méthodes pédagogiques
- Perfectionnement et formation du personnel
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- avec l'aide du moniteur 1, record 11, French, avec%20l%27aide%20du%20moniteur
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
- avec l'aide de la monitrice 1, record 11, French, avec%20l%27aide%20de%20la%20monitrice
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
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