Written by Diane Sweeney and Leanna Harris Excerpted from Student-Centered Coaching: The Moves (Corwin, 2017) Thinking aloud is a coaching move that increases the metacognition and reflection that occurs throughout a lesson. It most commonly occurs when a coach is co-teaching in a classroom. It sounds something like, ‘We just gave the kids a really tough question …
Written By Diane Sweeney And Ann Mausbach Excerpted From Leading Student-Centered Coaching (Corwin, Forthcoming) “Should coaching be voluntary or mandatory?” It’s a question that we hear from principals on a regular basis. It’s also a question that rests on the broader issue of how we set expectations for participation in a coaching effort. Wouldn’t it …
Coaching is the ultimate form of personalized professional learning. There is no better way to help teachers refine their craft then to work with a coach. And better yet, what if coaching helps the students grow too? That’s what student-centered coaching is about, increasing student achievement and developing teacher capacity…all at the same time. I …
This post was updated and revised in December 2019 – please go here to read: https://dianesweeney.com/coaching-cycles-getting-to-60-percent/ Coaching cycles are our best chance for creating authentic partnerships that increase student outcomes. In a coaching cycle, the teacher and coach are both in the mix, reflecting on their decision-making, problem solving, and figuring out how to adjust …
I am often asked how to get started with Student-Centered Coaching. How might a district prepare coaches, teachers, and principals to make the most out this critical investment in student and teacher learning? What should we be aware of? What are some common pitfalls? While no two districts are alike, and you may need to …
(Please note: Our newer publication, The Essential Guide for Student-Centered Coaching, has replaced the publication and study guide referenced below.) A Study Guide for Student-Centered Coaching: A Guide for K-8 Coaches and Principals As teams and districts explore Student-Centered Coaching (Sweeney, 2010), a few have requested a study guide to support their dive into the …