For this activity, I chose to work with a veteran teacher with whom I already had a trusting relationship. This allowed us to dive deeper into the coaching and mentoring process. We began by evaluating our current level of success with the Shifts in Classroom Practice (III.iii.c). We then co-planned a lesson (III.v.a) and I gathered data as the coachee taught the lesson. We completed the coaching cycle with a reflection on the teacher's moves that made the lesson a success (III.v.b).
iii.c. Support teachers in systematically reflecting and learning from practice.
v.a. Use mathematics-focused instructional leadership skills to improve mathematics programs at the school and district levels.
v.b. e.g., serve as coach/mentor/content facilitator - providing feedback to colleagues to strengthen practice and improve student learning.
v.f. mentor new and experienced teachers to better serve students.
link to full list of Standards for Mathematics Specialists (MS) (AMTE, 2013) and descriptions.