2009 SMR COACHING PROGRAM

Goals for 2009

Significant improvement of student learning in Maths and Science

Increasing pedagogical capacity Sustainability of progress and trajectory

of improvement

Program focii 2009

One to one coaching of teachers Maths and Science teaching and learning Coaching of teachers and teams and year

levels as indicated by objective data and school needs

Sustainability of improvement

The central function: one to one coaching

Coaching functions

Coaches support teachers to Reflect on their teaching Analyse their students’ learning Consider alternatives Respond to data Plan engaging and effective activities Solve problems Take professional learning risks Recognise success

The basic coaching cycle

Careful observation Analysis Presentation of negotiated feedback and

evidence Effective questioning Paraphrasing Reflection Identification of a professional learning focus Planning Careful observation

An essential ingredient

Teachers undergoing coaching need uninterrupted time in a private space to work with the coach.This is when the thinking occurs and the catalyst begins to take effect.Teachers who are reluctant to accept a coach need to feel this is not a penalty – ie eating into their usual preparation time.Such teachers will need to feel the school is investing in them.

How to make the best use of your coach

Work with your coach or nominate a school leader to do so.

Provide time for coaching conversations Invite him/her to join your leadership team Acknowledge the changes your teachers are

making Support improved pedagogy with resources Talk coaching up Include coaching in PRDP and VIT requirements Develop a coaching culture in your school Support the links which assist with positive

contagion

Coaches are highly skilled members of the professional

learning teamIn support of professional learning and to reinforce

and sustain improvement they can: Offer PD and presentations Build and/or support teams Propose changes to structures Suggest PD providers and resources Connect your teachers with teachers from other

schools Facilitate professional sharing within your school Collect, analyse and present data for planning

purposes

Targeted coaching

Coaches, principals and RNLs identify individual teachers, teams and year levels where coaching is likely to be most effective.

Interrogation of the data is an critical part of this decision making.

Preparation for 2009

Meet your coach if new to your school Consider how your coach might contribute to

the professional learning days at the start of term1

Involve your coach in relevant planning for 2009 – most coaches will be available from next week.

Strategic selection of coachees .. Initial discussion of coaching with selected

coachees Give your coach the opportunity to talk to your

staff about coaching early in term 1