Module - Coaching Adults
- 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
Example of how to take on a coaching role in a reflective conversation
Example of how to take on a coaching role in a reflective conversation
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
Activities to engage in with your student teacher candidate
Activities to engage in with your student teacher candidate
This "script" can be used as a tool to help your student teacher reflect on a lesson they have just taught.
Additional Resources
Additional Resources
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