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Team Class Coaching project (ClassTHIFA)

Project number:
2021-1-SE01-KA220-HED-000030233

ClassTHIFA
- A tool for educators to facilitate the classroom into a successful team

The higher education sector, one of the most important in Europe, now more than ever, needs qualified academician to equip youngsters, who will be the future workforce, with the right mix of skills.

In this context, the Class THIFA project will develop the coaching tools necessary for skills enhancement, targeted at higher education to enhance knowledge transfer and effective learning, transforming classes to teams using cognitive behavioural tools and the five senses.

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R01 -A beyond state of the art coaching methodology

The aim of RO1, beyond-state-of-the-art report, is to conduct the desk and field research and to design the coaching methodology

R02- Trainer’s Handbook

The main aim of this result is to create training material based on the coaching methodology, as well as a book of lectures related to team class coaching in higher education

RO3 - MOOC development

The Class THIFA coaching method will be made available through a MOOC, aimed at teachers and professors in higher education

RO4 - ClassTHIFA platform

The primary goal of this project is to develop a technological infrastructure to support activities related to RO4 and host final project results. The online knowledge-based platform will efficiently gather, organize, and disseminate key information to enhance its value through reuse.

R05 - Practice Result research

Control group testing of converting a "classroom" to a "team" done by participating universities and on site testing in Turkey.

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Activites

Activities and Objectives

Activities

A set of implementation activities will materialise the project objectives, supported by preparation, management, quality and dissemination.

Through a needs analysis and a state-of-the-art desk research, the class THIFA coaching material will be developed. This coaching material forms the basis of a training handbook and a MOOC-course that will be created with the aim to enhance skills and knowledge transfer for effective learning in higher education.

Finally, the method will then be scientifically validated towards a control group and tested on site in Turkey.

We will implement the above mentioned activities over a period of 30 months.

Objectives

Provide a tool for educators to facilitate communication skills within the classroom
Minimise communication problems within higher education and improve the level of efficiency
Support the transition from classes to teams
Create a coaching platform that will build an inclusive and connected system

Results

With a coaching methodology based on cognitive tools and the five senses, Class THIFA aims to help educators create a TEAM in the class where the participants can learn more effectively

Results

R01

A Beyond-State-of-the-art & Development of Coaching Methodology

Here is the ClassTHIFA Coaching model which was the basis for creating the training materials for the R02 - ClassTHIFA Trainer's Handbook called ClassTHIFA Book of Lectures.

ClassTHIFA National Reports

ClassTHIFA Coaching model

R02

Trainers' Handbook

The Result from RO2 is the “Book of Lectures” which is a comprehensive guide aimed at equipping educators and students at higher education institutions (HEIs) with valuable insights and practical strategies. The guide focuses on understanding and implementing coaching techniques, exploring self-improvement strategies, enhancing communication skills, mastering team management, and utilizing technology for effective learning environments.

Access the ClassThifa Book of Lectures here

R03

MOOC “Innovative Team Class Coaching”

The result RO3 is the ClassThifa MOOC “Innovative Team Class Coaching” with working scenarios and situational cases near to job reality.

Access the ClassThifa MOOC here

R04

ClassThifa Platform

The main aim of this intellectual output is to create the technological infrastructure for hosting implemented activities connected to RO4 and to host project results once they are in their final version. The online knowledge-based platform will focus on recognizing, selecting, organizing and finally diffusing important information in such a standardized way that increases its value via reuse.

Access the ClassThifa Platform here

R05

ClassTHIFA Practice Result Research Handbook

The result RO5 is the ClassTHIFA Practice Result Research Handbook which consolidates the project´s innovative approaches and key findings, offering an exploration of the ClassTHIFA methodology and its potential to transform teaching and learning environments in higher education institutions (HEIs) across Europe.

Access the ClassThifa Research Handbook here

Book of Lectures

This document delves into a comprehensive guide designed to equip HEI educators and learners alike with valuable insights and practical strategies, in line with our commitment to fostering educational excellence and personal development. Within these pages, you will find a structured approach to understanding and implementing coaching techniques, exploring self-improvement strategies, refining communication skills, mastering team management dynamics, and leveraging technology for effective learning environments.

The Book of Lectures was specifically designed to serve the aims of the ClassTHIFA project, which seeks to develop tools for skills enhancement tailored to higher education. By fostering better knowledge transfer and transforming traditional classrooms into cohesive teams conducive to effective learning, this project aligns closely with the objectives outlined in the following modules. Through innovative communication tools, educators will be equipped to address communication barriers and enhance efficiency in HEIs.