Evaluation is a critical factor for instructional coaching and most people don’t know how to do it. We’ve identified 9 key areas that need to be addressed and one of them is ensuring people’s beliefs about coaching are in alignment.
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When Ss feel comfortable making mistakes, they're more likely to take risks – and make strides in #math class.
(📸 educator @mrs_sdholloway) #BeTheOne
ALT Image titled "Math Class norms." The norms listed include: "Math is about CONNECTIONS and COMMUNICATING; Math is about CREATIVITY and making SENSE; Mistakes are VALUABLE; DEPTH is more important than speed; Questions are REALLY important; EVERYONE can learn math to the highest levels; Math class is about LEARNING not performing"
When school systems invest in #instructionalcoaching, what is their ultimate goal? Is it to improve teacher practice or student success?
This Wednesday, I am joined by Joellen Killion for an insightful discussion about the purpose and goals of coaching. ow.ly/lLoB50PaOEc
"We've fooled ourselves into believing that indignity is a successful motivator in and of itself."
Did you hear this week's discussion with John Krownapple and Floyd Cobb on the Coaching Conversation podcast? Catch up over the weekend: ow.ly/cCc650P1Vjj
Regarding success in Instructional Coaching, “moving from talk to action matters.”
Did you miss my conversation with the engaging Amy Musante on the podcast this week? Catch up on episode 28 here: instructionalcoaching.com/re…
Thank you awesome educators for being a part of the session at the @AccuTrainK12 Innovative Schools Summit conference in Atlanta this afternoon! You all rocked! #innovativeschoolssummit
Sometimes when you are in the thick of things you don’t realize how the negativity rubs off. When you step back you realize you need a change! #makeithappen
Ms. Nery Fins - Her last graduating class. "Surround yourself with quality people. They will be important to what you do in life. Morgan Freeman, surrounds himself with OQP - Only Quality People. Positive thinkers? Happy? Smart? Hard working? Dreamers? Visionaries?"
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A good friend of mine once said,
"Surround yourself with quality people who have your best interests at heart."
For me, that's not many people.
Who are your quality people and why?
If teachers avoid discussing rigor, “then students will lack the awareness and metacognitive ability to track and take control over their learning,” @mmcdowell13 writes.
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