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Building Professional Excellence (Counselors & Student Welfare Teams)

A Professional Development Workshop for Counselors and Student Welfare Teams

By the end of this workshop, participants will know how to reflect systematically and incorporate systems thinking. They will gain a framework for translating personal strengths into professional excellence and will further develop a mindset to effectively use metacognitive coaching with students.

Format

Hybrid (3 online sessions + 2 days in-person session)

Date and Time

Online

March 25, 26, 27 2026

4pm - 5.30pm ICT

In-person

Option 1: 9am - 2pm; April 25 - 26, 2026 Bangkok, Thailand

Option 2: 9am - 2pm; July 17 - 18, 2026 Bangkok, Thailand

Workshop Fee

Individual: USD 650 per participant

Bring a friend: USD 550 per participant

What Makes This Workshop Unique

Grounded in the Core Reflection Model for Educators (Korthagen), this program will help participants turn individual reflection into ready to use student-support techniques.

In this hybrid, you will grow alongside a group of peers, building lasting practices and professional networks.

Participants will be guided to:

- Connect with their core strengths

- Translate insights into applicable strategies

Instead of abstract theory, participants will experience a mentoring-based approach that will show them how to move from giving knowledge ➝ to unlocking motivation and curiosity through metacognitive dialogue with students.

Outcomes

✔️ Facilitate reflective practice and growth mindset in students.

✔️ Guide students to set goals, self-assess, and take ownership of their learning.

✔️ Support social-emotional learning (SEL) and build resilience through coaching conversations.

✔️ Mentor students to engage with global competencies and thrive in diverse, international contexts.

Workshop Design

The learning journey will follow three key phases:

Reflect

You’ll take a step back to examine your current workflows, habits, and strengths—identifying where your time and energy are going, and where they could be better aligned.

Reframe

You’ll broaden your perspective, shifting from task execution to strategic contribution—understanding how your role supports your team, culture, and system-wide efficiency.

Redesign

You’ll apply proven frameworks and tools to build a personalized system that enhances clarity, reduces friction, and amplifies your impact—without adding to your workload.

Online Sessions (focus)

Systematic Core Reflection

- Explore your current habits, goals, and bottlenecks.

- Reframe underlying assumptions that shape how you work.

Systems Thinking for Personal Efficiency

- Map your daily workflows and interactions and identify high‑leverage changes.

- Design a resilient, scalable efficiency system tailored to you.

Mentoring and Coaching Conversations

Lead coaching and mentoring conversations using a metacognitive stance and strengths-based techniques.

What you’ll do before the in‑person session

- Reframe and redesign your personal efficiency system based on learnings.

- Pilot and test your new system in your real work environment.

In‑Person Session (what to expect)

- Network with fellow participants and exchange real‑world insights.

- Fine‑tune your efficiency system through group case studies and facilitated discussion.

- Deepen your hands‑on practice with strength based and metacognitive dialogue based coaching.

- Work in a purposefully designed environment that facilitates flow and creativity and recharge yourself.

What the research says

Reflection in Education

Like scientists, educators need training to perceive human potential — and reflection gives us that lens.

Reflection when done effectively enables us to:

- Recognize strengths and blind spots in ourselves and others

- Develop stronger relationships with students and colleagues

- Align daily actions with values and professional standards

Metacognition in Education

For educators, metacognition means developing the awareness and strategies to monitor your practice, adjust in real time, and grow continuously.

Educators who practice metacognition:

- Adjust strategies to meet student needs in real time

- Model self-awareness and self-direction for their students

- Develop resilience and clarity under pressure

Research Sources

- UCLA Teaching & Learning — Leveraging Self-Reflection to Improve Your Teaching

- Journal of Innovation in Psychology — Teachers’ Self-Awareness and Performance

- Northwestern College Study — Reflective Practices in Education

- New America Report — Self-Awareness in Educators’ Self-Care Toolkit

- Zimmerman, B. (2002). Becoming a self-regulated learner. Theory into Practice.

- Teaching in Higher Education (2023). Pedagogical training for developing students’ metacognition: implications for educators. Taylor & Francis.

Workshop Facilitator

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Sonthaya Chutisacha (MSc. Counseling Psychology)

As an educator and consultant, I specialize in applying counseling psychology and metacognitive approaches to professional development.

I am the founder of KSI Academy, a lab school where metacognition is at the core of instruction and learning design. Our focus is teaching students to self-observe and self-direct, equipping them with lifelong skills for independent learning and growth.

This same philosophy informs my work with educators. By integrating self-knowledge, reflection, and research-based practices, I help educators enhance productivity, build stronger relationships, and develop the professional presence needed to thrive in today’s schools.

My commitment is to support teachers in translating self-awareness into measurable results — for their students, their classrooms, and their own mastery as professionals.

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Testimonials

"Thank you for a empowering workshop and giving us strategies to be a better mentor to student's learning. I am coming back to school with more love for my job and deeper understanding of my role in students journey to learning. "

"I love how Sandy creates a sense of courage and curiosity in each of us."

"It was excellent, the journey of reflection was a great experience. I have gained a lot of ideas from the workshop, also from my peers. I totally agree that it's a starting and jumping point to go further for a life-long journey. Thank you very much."

Participating Schools

FAQ

Will I get a certificate of participation?

Yes.

If I cannot attend the workshop. Will you offer me a refund?

If you are unable to attend the workshop, you can transfer your registration to another colleague. The fee will not be refunded.

What if the workshop is cancelled by the organiser (KSIPD)?

If the workshop is canceled by the organizer (KSIPD) due to lack of participants or any other unforeseen reason, the workshop fee will be refunded.

About KSI PD

Contact

For further queries:

Email: [email protected]