Effective Coaching: Art, Science & Practice Educational coaches can change the culture of a school. Come hear stories from around the globe on how to work with and develop a community that emphasizes global age skills. Lessons learned indicate a need for a specific model to use within schools. See how teachers and students can benefit. Ben Smith and Jared Mader www.edtechinnovators.com Red Lion Area School District Saturday, March 25, 2017
About Us Ben Smith: Jared Mader: ISTE Board of Directors Physics Teacher Science Chair Technology Resource Teacher Keystone Technology Integrator Doctoral Student in Instructional Technology STAR Discovery Educator ISTE Board of Directors Jared Mader: Director of Technology Former Chemistry Teacher Keystone Technology Integrator Masters Degree in Instructional Technology STAR Discovery Educator BlendedSchools Consultant We should mention other projects - ISTE / NSTA; BlendedSchools Author / Instructor
Our Vision Students will use technology seamlessly as a regular part of their education Each student will come to class with their own computing device All of the computing devices will be interconnected Teachers and Students will have the skills necessary to appropriately use the Hardware and Software
Coaching Work
Who are Coaches?
Characteristics of Coaches http://tinyurl.com/etipetec1
What is Coaching Coaching is an ongoing professional relationship that helps people produce extraordinary results in their lives, careers, businesses or organizations. Through the process of coaching, clients deepen their learning, improve their performance, and enhance their quality of life. Marcia Weider http://www.trans4mind.com/life-coach/life-challenge16/wieder4.shtml
Science Teacher quality is a critical factor in student success Traditional forms of professional development are ineffective Increasing demand for relevant and practical approach to professional development
Teacher Quality Better Teachers = Greater Student Achievement NAEP Data - Wenglinsky (2000) Sanders and Rivers (1996)
Traditional PD One shot workshops does not lead to teacher change Frustration Cornett & Knight (2008)
Coaching Methods Cognitive Coaching Literacy Coaching Dialogical conversations and powerful questions Literacy Coaching Improve teaching through literacy tools Instructional Coaching Research based instructional practices
Active Learning Observing Being observed Interactive feedback Reviewing student work Leading discussions
Practice Coaching Models GROW Model eMINTS (Missouri) OSKAR CLEAR Cognitive CoachingSM Peer Coaching
Wooden’s Pyramid of Success
Grow Model
GROW Model
Establish the Goal Goal Defined Teachers must evaluate type of feedback needed for students. Does the work time from students match the feedback from teachers.
Reality Lay out steps Checklist Questions Teachers must evaluate type of feedback needed for students. Does the work time from students match the feedback from teachers.
Question Principles Begin with teaching and learning and move around the wheel. Where can technology help? All areas - reference later
Options / Obstacles Teachers must evaluate type of feedback needed for students. Does the work time from students match the feedback from teachers.
Way Forward Action Steps Support List of Resources Common Solutions Teachers must evaluate type of feedback needed for students. Does the work time from students match the feedback from teachers.
Art Culture Leadership Community
Culture
Leadership
Actions
What elements of quality coaching are evident in the video? The Coaching Process http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UY75MQte4RU What elements of quality coaching are evident in the video? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UY75MQte4RU
Community of Practice
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