TUTOR AND COACH: REDISCOVERED FUNCTIONS OF A TEACHER IN THE CONTEXT OF SCHOOL EDUCATION
TUTOR AND COACH: REDISCOVERED FUNCTIONS OF A TEACHER IN THE CONTEXT OF SCHOOL EDUCATION

Summary/Abstract: Introduction: The article discusses the topic of the evolution of the role of a teacher, who becomes a guide and partner in the teaching-learning process in relations with the student. Research Aim: The aim of this article is to analyse the role of a teacher as a tutor and coach in school education with consideration of the main competencies essential for playing these roles and of the benefits derived from the implementation of this form of personalised education. Evidence-based Facts: The research was based on a literature review of the subject. The analysis focuses on ways to define tutoring and coaching in the context of a teacher's work. The evolutionary role of a teacher was discussed in the new approach. In relation to the student, teachers become guides and partners in the teaching-learning process. Key competencies are ethical, diagnostical, social and emotional, as well as communicative. These are essential for effectively performing the role of a tutor and coach and are presented in this article. Summary: Results of multiple literature reviews indicate that personalised education positively impacts the development of students in cognitive, emotional, as well as social spheres. Conclusions include a suggestion that teachers should strive to adopt the role of a tutor and coach in order to effectively support students in their development and to prepare them for the challenges of the modern world. Recommendations outline the need for teacher training in the scope of ethical, diagnostical, social and emotional, as well as communicative competencies.

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