What is at the heart of student learning? Have you ever wondered how Instructional Coaches can partner with educators to engage in reflecting on student learning and growth? Instructional Coaches need a unique skill set to manage the conversational pathway with an educator toward a student-focused goal. A coach's “way of being” along with using varied coaching craft moves is essential in getting to the heart of student learning with educators. Come to this interactive session to practice your coaching skills and learn more with others!
Participants will: 1. Understand the phases adults go through for critical reflection when problem solving around student learning2. Learn about coaching best practices to ask reflective questions during conversations with educators to set student-focused goals3. Observe some coaching craft moves before, during, and after coaching sessions with educators4. Access videos of coaching in action, engage in dialogue around coaching scenarios, and learn from colleagues in the fieldResources will be embedded within the presentation.
.svg)
