TEACHER AS COACH

Presented by: Michelle Walker-Wade

What a Teacher Does

Facilitates learning by setting up safe, supportive learning environments.

Promotes academic achievement Sets up guidelines and avenues for students to

obtain the information they need to know Tends to talk more than listen

The teacher’s goal should be stimulate focused discussion/dialog

Assesses student proficiency level and awards accordingly

What a Coach Does

Gives information about options

Carefully gives information about barriers

Guides students to the information they need to know

Listens patiently

Asks questions that cannot be answered with a “Yes” or “No”

Elements of Successful Coaching

3 major components

1. Technical help

2. Personal support

3. Individual challenge

These components are held together by an “emotional bond” between the coach and the coachee Personal

SupportIndividual Challenge

Technical Help

Emotional Bond

Personal Qualities of a Coach A coach is someone who

Is qualified by life experience Is objective Is skilled at motivating behavior change Is skilled in questioning strategies Does mind asking the tough questions Cares about the self-esteem AND perspective of the coachee Knows how to give constructive feedback Can assess situations quickly and respond with appropriate

guidance Understands the strength in teamwork

The TEACHER as COACH

Sets up requirements of tasks Uses side-coaching as a tool Explains, but doesn’t evaluate until the final project

is submitted Entertains possibilities Provides constant commentary Enforces students’ use of problem-solving tools at

every point in learning Vacillates between teaching and coaching as

necessary

The TEACHER as COACH

TEACHER COACH TEACHER AS COACH

Sets up guidelines and avenues for students to obtain the information they need to know

Promotes academic achievement

Assesses student proficiency level and awards accordingly

Gives information about options

Carefully gives information about barriers

Sets up requirements of tasks

Explains, but doesn’t evaluate until the final project is submitted

Stimulates focused discussion and dialog

Listens patiently

Asks questions that cannot be answered with a “Yes” or “No”

Entertains possibilities

Provides constant commentary

Facilitates learning by setting up safe, supportive learning environments.

Guides students to the information they need to know

Uses side-coaching as a tool

Enforces students’ use of problem-solving tools at every point in learning

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Personal Support

Individual Challenge

Technical Help

Emotional Bond