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Coaching at Ascot Vale SS. Presented by Danielle McGaughey, MEd. A form of school based professional learning and reflective practice which integrates the most effective learning about best practice
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CoachingatAscot Vale SS Presented by Danielle McGaughey, MEd
A form of school based professional learning and reflective practice which integrates the most effective learning about best practice Coaching is teachers talking and acting in a purposeful way with the goal of continuously improving their teaching practice A Coach is a key listener & observer who asks questions, makes observations & offers suggestions that help teachers to reflect and grow on their teaching and learning practices What Is Coaching ?
The Coaching Initiative • Provides one-to-one coaching for teachers in classrooms • Focuses on building the capacity of teachers rather than intervention with students • Aims to increase student learning outcomes • Builds sustainable practice in schools • Fosters a culture of continuous improvement in our school
Why Coaching? Research suggests coaching has the most profound and sustained impact on teaching practice.
Coaching Is … • A confidential process • Non Judgemental • Reaffirming strengths in teaching • Promoting the exchange of good ideas, resources and sharing best practice • Providing opportunity for professional discussion • Breaking down isolation
Coaching Is About … • Building relationships and trust • It’s a learning journey for principals, teachers, students and coaches • Coaches working differently with every teacher –flexibly and responsively • Increasing student learning outcomes • Being a collegiate learning partner where the relationship is even and there is both giving and receiving
To Increase Student Learning Outcomes in Literacy and Numeracy Improved School Capacity to Support Continual Sustained Improvement of Student Learning over time Support Teachers with their Teaching and Learning Improved Teacher Knowledge and Skills related to Effective Literacy and Mathematics Assessment, Curriculum Planning and Teaching Why Coaching?
Based On The Understanding … • All students can achieve, given significant time and support • Teaching and learning in all classrooms can be improved because as Educators we are on a lifelong journey of learning • We continuously aim to increase student learning – this is our core business as Educators. Improvement occurs by improving the knowledge-base, expertise and capability that the teacher and the student bring to teaching and learning • Improving knowledge and capability requires professional learning within a classroom and school context rather than external workshops
To convey a valued person from where he or she is … to where he or she wants to be” Evered Rogers D. and James C.Selma ,1989 Coaching and the Art of Management. Organizational Dynamics, 18 Lifelong learning and acting from strength … not a process of ‘fixing’ people (G Hoult, 2005) Coaching does NOT run on a deficit model. Coaching is for all Teachers Coaching Aims …
Your Literacy & Numeracy Coach & Coordinator Can Support You With … Curriculum Planning and Implementation Data Collection, Assessment & Reporting Using VELs Classroom Visits within AVSS and other Schools Resources Best Practice Teaching and Learning Strategies So What Is In It For You?
School Leader Change Facilitator Instructional Specialist Resource Provider Curriculum Specialist Data Collection, Assessment & Reporting Advisor Classroom Supporter Learning Facilitator Collegiate Learning Partner An Effective Coach is a …
Empower Inspire Motivate Encourage Challenge Advocate Engage Focus on Strength Listen Support Promote Excellence & Best Practice Lead by Example A Good CoachDoes…
A Good Coach Does Not… • Work over you .. But rather work beside you • Judge • Dictate • Assume • Have all the Answers
At Ascot Vale SSHow Will We KnowThat We Are Successful? What will Coaching look, sound and feel like for … Your School Literacy, Numeracy & Behaviour Coach? You as a Valuable Teacher? Your Students?