Summary
The following resources provide practical tips for completing an instructional coaching cycle with teachers. They guide coaches through the key phases of the process: goal-setting, observation, and reflection. In the goal-setting stage, coaches collaborate with the teacher to establish clear, achievable goals aligned with instructional priorities and student outcomes. During the observation stage, coaches gather insights by observing the teacher’s classroom practice, focusing on strengths and areas for growth related to the established goals. Finally, the reflection stage offers an opportunity for meaningful dialogue, allowing the coach and teacher to analyze observations, celebrate successes, and determine next steps for continuous improvement. These resources are designed to foster collaboration, support growth, and ensure impactful coaching conversations throughout the cycle to enhance teaching effectiveness and promote student achievement.Resources
During this phase of the coaching cycle, the instructional coach will set a time to meet with the teacher, review the components of authenticity, assist in setting long-term and short-term goals, and determine the necessary steps to pursue those goals. Together, the coach and teacher will choose an... Read more »
Created by: Brittany Bowens
Date Updated: October 24th, 2024
- Administrators, Other Stakeholders
- Any time of year, Planning/Collaboration/Conference Time
- Individual
- Action Plans, Activate Prior Knowledge, Active Engagement, Analyze, Brainstorming, Collaborate, Conversation Starter, Critical Thinking, Evaluate, Increase Teacher "Toolbox", Organize, Present, Problem Solving, Reflection, Requires Multiple Meetings to Complete, Review, Self-assessment, Speak & Listen, Summarize
The observation stage of the coaching cycle provides the instructional coach with an opportunity to observe the agreed-upon learning activity from the goal-setting stage. The coach evaluates progress made toward the goal and determines recommendations for improvement. The teacher facilitates the observation... Read more »
Created by: Brittany Bowens
Date Updated: October 24th, 2024
- Administrators, Other Stakeholders
- Any time of year, Planning/Collaboration/Conference Time
- Individual
- Action Plans, Activate Prior Knowledge, Analyze, Brainstorming, Collaborate, Conversation Starter, Critical Thinking, Evaluate, Increase Teacher "Toolbox", Organize, Present, Problem Solving, Reflection, Requires Multiple Meetings to Complete, Review, Self-assessment, Speak & Listen, Summarize
The final and most transformative stage of the instructional Coaching Cycle is the Reflection stage. It involves recurring contemplation with the goal of enhancing teaching approaches. In this stage, participants connect new knowledge to their decision-making process. Teachers assess whether the goals... Read more »
Created by: Brittany Bowens
Date Updated: October 24th, 2024
- New Teachers, Teachers
- Any time of year, Planning/Collaboration/Conference Time
- Individual
- Action Plans, Activate Prior Knowledge, Analyze, Brainstorming, Collaborate, Conversation Starter, Critical Thinking, Evaluate, Increase Teacher "Toolbox", Organize, Present, Problem Solving, Reflection, Requires Multiple Meetings to Complete, Review, Self-assessment, Speak & Listen
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