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Coaching at Yarraville SDS. 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
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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.
Consider… • Tell me and I’ll forget • Show me and I may remember • Involve me and I’ll understand
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
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
Your Teaching and Learning Coach Can Support You With … Curriculum Planning and Implementation Data Collection, Assessment & Reporting Using Abilities Index Classroom Visits within AVSS and other Schools Resources Best Practice Teaching and Learning Strategies So What Is In It For You?
At Yarraville SDSHow Will We KnowThat We Are Successful? What will Coaching look, sound and feel like for … Your Teaching & Learning Coach? You as a Valuable Teacher? Your Students?