#coachbetter blog posts …

Follow Karli on Twitter The Topic: Coaching Conversations The Task: If you have had experience with all of the coaching stances, reflect on the process you go through in deciding which one to use. What clues does the teacher give you in order to help you select the...

Follow Eric on Twitter The Topic: Coaching: from Theory to Practice The Task: In collaboration with a teaching partner, have a post-observation coaching conversation. In my work with my coachee, I tend to fall back on a strategy of listening and paraphrasing. While...

Follow Debra on Twitter The Topic: Coaching Essentials The Task: Think about the challenges you face in your role as a coach. At this time my biggest challenge as a coach is listening to foster dialogue and feedback. I want to improve my listening and paraphrasing...

Follow Kate on Twitter The Topic: Foundations for Success The Task: Reflect on your leadership. After taking some time to reflect on areas I feel strong in are building relationships, systems view, project management, listening for understanding, and I’m always trying...

Follow Andre on Twitter The Topic: Coaching Essentials The Task: Think about a time that someone was able to get you to change your mind. This assignment reflection caught me off guard. I learnt something about myself and what it takes to bring about a change in my...

Follow Becca on Instagram The Topic: The Role of the Coach The Task: Share your current understanding of your role as a coach in your school setting. What are your main priorities? To help support teachers in growing their capacity to engage and grow their craft and...

Follow Abby on Twitter The Topic: In Practice: Setting a Goal with Your Coachee The Task: In collaboration with a teaching colleague, select a focus for working together, including a lesson to observe in the next week. Have a pre-observation coaching meeting and use a...

Follow Amy on Twitter The Topic: Why Do Schools Need Coaches? The Task: In collaboration with the teaching colleague you identified, select a focus for working together. I am really thankful to be in a school where the Four Essential Conditions For An Instructional...