Module - Coaching Adults
1.5 hours
1.5 hours
This Module includes the following:
A presentation that provides an overview of effective coaching strategies
A coaching "script" to help your student teacher reflect on their teaching practice
Resources to learn more about effective coaching
This video from the Thinking Collaborative models a "Reflecting Conversation" in action. As you watch this, take note of...
how the coach takes a non-judgmental stance
the coaches use of paraphrasing
the coaches use of questions
when the coach requests evidence
how reflecting on the conversation leads to additional insights
This "script" can be used as a tool to help your student teacher reflect on a lesson they have just taught.
The Thinking Collaborative website provides resources and videos on effective coaching practices.
Article: Aguilar, E. (2011) Coaching Teachers: What You Need to Know Education Week