Antonaglia, Domenico A. (2023) A Case for Coaching: Examining Its Acceptability, Feasibility, and Impact as a Trauma-Informed Implementation Strategy for Teachers. Honours thesis, University of Southern Queensland. (Unpublished)
Abstract
There is growing recognition of the high prevalence of childhood adversity and maltreatment in the general population. In educational settings, efforts to support students impacted by exposure to such traumatic events has prompted the use of trauma-informed practice (TIP). Despite its popularity, it is unclear how trauma-informed programs are effectively implemented in schools. This research aimed to investigate coaching as an innovative solution addressing current implementation barriers. Coaching provided structured consultations to individual teachers by a psychologist and a program champion (an educator with additional TIP training), in responding to student socio-emotional and behavioural concerns. Semi-structured interviews were conducted via Zoom with six teachers from an Ipswich school, designed to reveal insight into coaching experiences. Reflexive thematic analysis was employed to ascertain themes regarding coaching acceptability, feasibility, and impact. Findings suggested that the alignment of coaching with preceding trauma-informed training and teacher values, generated positive expectancies and engagement amongst educators. The provision of reflective practice from coaching also met teacher learning needs. The facilitative role of the program champion was a key driver of feasible implementation through advocacy and logistical support. Teachers further reported feeling validated and understood by the coach, benefiting from collaborative problem solving and tailored solutions generated throughout calls. This study highlights the critical delivery of coaching within a tiered TIP program, aiding the transfer of pedagogy into classrooms. It extends previous literature, affirming coaching as a feasible and acceptable implementation strategy, supporting educators to manage complex student needs.
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| Item Type: | Thesis (Non-Research) (Honours) |
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| Item Status: | Live Archive |
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| Faculty/School / Institute/Centre: | Current – Faculty of Health, Engineering and Sciences - School of Psychology and Wellbeing (1 Jan 2022 -) |
| Supervisors: | Govind Krishnamoorthy |
| Qualification: | Bachelor of Science (Honours) |
| Date Deposited: | 14 May 2025 02:31 |
| Last Modified: | 14 May 2025 02:31 |
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | coaching, trauma-informed practice, implementation, teachers, schools |
| Fields of Research (2008): | 17 Psychology and Cognitive Sciences > 1799 Other Psychology and Cognitive Sciences > 179999 Psychology and Cognitive Sciences not elsewhere classified |
| Fields of Research (2020): | 52 PSYCHOLOGY > 5299 Other psychology > 529999 Other psychology not elsewhere classified |
| URI: | https://sear.unisq.edu.au/id/eprint/52118 |
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