TEACHING WITH PRIMARY SOURCES Level III Training Section Four Coaching Skills

TPS Workshop Objectives Objectives: As a result of completing the Coaching Module, the learner will be able to: Understand a variety of coaching techniques. Apply coaching techniques through practice. Assess coaching capabilities and develop an improvement plan. Develop a coaching plan to address the learning needs of peers. Support colleagues as an imbedded resource in a school or district. Understand the reporting and administrative requirements of being a TPS coach.

TPS Program Module Agenda Section Goals and Objectives Listening Triads Communication Skills Coaching Discussion Feedback Exercise Coaching Exercise TPS Mentoring and Level I Workshop Planning Back Home Implementation Plans Sharing/ Brainstorming Program Evaluation and Organized Reflection (

Listening Triad SpeakerListenerObserver

The Communications Process  Step 1: The speaker sends a message  Step 2: The listener hears the message  Step 3: The speaker verifies the listener understands

Step 1: Speaker Sends the Message Talk in specifics Give examples and details Remember the “A,B,C’s” - Accuracy - Brevity - Clarity

Step 2: Listener Hears the Message Recognize that the listener has to “decode” Encourage questions for clarification Repeat or review your message

Step 3: Speaker Verifies the Listener Understands Observe body language Ask questions Check for understanding

Communication Barriers  Lack of a common core experience  Overuse of abstractions  Filters  Listening blocks (e.g., mind reading, day dreaming, interrupting)

2-Way Communication Skills Active Listening Describing Behavior Checking for Understanding Checking on Feelings, Opinions, Attitudes Paraphrasing Providing Feedback

TPS TRAINER AS COACH Person responsible for working in training workshops or one-on-one with teachers to help them develop, apply or expand their competencies to teach with primary sources.

Feedback Guidelines  Be descriptive not judgmental  Focus on the job process  Be specific not general  Be straightforward not “wishy-washy”  Prioritize the areas in need of improvement  Consider the needs of the receiver

Feedback Model StepsLanguage 1. Solicit Opinion“How do you think things are going?” 2. Clarify importance“Here’s why it matters.” 3. Solicit reaction“How do you see it.” 4. Agree on cause and improvement needs “What needs to change?” 5. Negotiate change steps“What can you/we do to improve performance?” 6. Check for clarity“Do you understand what needs to be done?” 7. Emphasize accountability and support “It’s up to you, but I’ll help.” 8. Arrange for follow-up “ When should we look at this again?”

TPS Coaching Plan  “ Exceptional TPS coaches or coaching candidates…have an actionable plan for outreach” - Library TPS Mentor Advisory Group  “The plan is nothing. Planning is everything.” - Dwight David Eisenhower

Back Home Implementation Responsibilities 1.Finalize TPS Workshop Plan and TPS Coaching Plan 2.Submit final plans to TPS TTT Program staff 3.Schedule the implementation of these plans 4.Develop materials required to implement the plans 5.Implement the plans as scheduled 6.Evaluate the results achieved 7.Report back to the TPS Program staff on plan implementation