Lauren Smith, instructional coach in Indiana, reflects on three themes that have sustained her this year in her new dual role as both teacher and coach, and how they'll guide her work in the future.
Topics: Guest Blogger, Building Relationships, Collaboration, Reflection, Coaching Hat, Responsive Coaching, Coach-Teacher Transitions, Student-Focused, Teacher Appreciation, Self-care
This week we covered questions that help a coach define their identity, the value of responsiveness in teachers, tips for starting a collaborative coaching cycle, how one coach built an ongoing partnership, and more!
Topics: Instructional Coaching, Coaching Roundup, Coaching Relationships, Collaboration, Questioning Techniques, Coaching Cycles, Reflection, Advanced Teachers, Responsive Coaching, Long-Term Partnerships
Read on for the latest Weekly Coaching Roundup and learn all about BDA-style coaching cycles, how effective "responsive coaching" can be, and more!
Topics: Coaching Roundup, New Teacher Support, Mentors, Coaching Cycles, Empathy, Responsive Coaching