Instructional Coaching Guide for Daily Teacher Support
Instructional coaches play a crucial role in helping educators meet the ever-changing demands of effective teaching and learning. With this practical guide, coaches will discover seven drivers they can use to best support teachers in their daily work: (1) collaboration, (2) transparency, (3) inquiry, (4) discourse, (5) reverberation, (6) sincerity, and (7) influence. Each chapter offers instructional coaching strategies, daily practices, research, and examples to help readers evaluate, refine, and implement these drivers in their educational coaching and teacher support.
Daily Practices for Instructional Coaching That Supports Teachers and Effective Teaching Methods
- Explore the seven daily drivers necessary to become a more effective instructional coach.
- Gain strategies to strengthen relationships with teachers and teacher teams to improve outcomes and understanding of effective teaching methods.
- Access tools to help self-assess and adjust daily coaching practices.
- Understand the sociocultural psychology and education research that support the seven daily practices.
- Learn approaches you can use to keep pace with current effective teaching methods and the demands on today's educators, coaches, and instructional leaders.
Practical Strategies for Educational Coaches
This guide provides instructional coaches with research-based approaches to support teacher effectiveness. Each of the seven drivers addresses specific aspects of coaching relationships and practices. The collaboration driver focuses on building strong partnerships with teachers. Transparency creates openness in coaching conversations. Inquiry develops questioning techniques that promote reflection. Discourse strengthens professional dialogue between coaches and teachers.
The reverberation driver examines how coaching practices create lasting impact. Sincerity builds authentic relationships that foster trust. The influence driver helps coaches understand their role in shaping teaching practices and school culture. Tools for self-assessment allow coaches to refine their approach based on teacher needs and school context.
Contents
Introduction
Chapter 1: Collaboration
Chapter 2: Transparency
Chapter 3: Inquiry
Chapter 4: Discourse
Chapter 5: Reverberation
Chapter 6: Sincerity
Chapter 7: Influence
Epilogue
References and Resources
Index
