Resources for “An Introduction to Instructional Coaching: Seven Factors for Success”

Questions for Week One

1. After reviewing the article, “Escape from the Zero Learning Zone,” what do you need to do so that you can be certain to learn as much as possible from this course?

2. After reviewing the article, “3 Steps to Great Coaching,” what questions do you have about the Impact Cycle?

3. After reviewing Jim’s video and reading “Three Approaches to Coaching,” do you believe you will be expected to conduct facilitative, dialogical, directive or some other approach to coaching?  What are your thoughts about those expectations?

Questions for Week Three

1. What will you do to enroll teachers? When will you do it?

2. What is your policy for confidentiality?

3. Will you discuss your role with you principal?  When will you do it?

Questions for Week Five

1. If you have time for only one thing next week, please review the Impact Cycle Checklist.  Jot down any questions you might have about The Impact Cycle. Please bring your questions to our session.

2. Now that you have seen the entire Impact Cycle, please revisit last week’s questions. How is The Impact Cycle similar or different from the way you will be expected to coach?  What questions do you have about how to implement the impact cycle? Please bring your questions to our session.

Tasks for Week Seven

1. Create a draft Table of Contents for strategies you will use as an instructional coach.

2. Create a draft checklist for one of the strategies on your table of contents.