Standard 8.1 | Relationships
Establish coaching relationships to support educators as they explore new instructional strategies and integrate technology to improve student learning. (PSC-IT 8.1)
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Contextualization
I began my coaching journey with a 4th grade co-worker, Ms. Carol Love. We met to begin our coaching relationship where we discussed what the process would look like. Below is an excerpt of our coaching sessions.
The Cobb Teaching and Learning System, CTLS, is a digital learning environment provided by Cobb County School District to support student learning, engage parents, and empower teachers. Carol’s goal is to use this platform more effectively by exploring its many features and in turn increase her students’ engagement. As we discussed it in further detail off camera, I realized that her goal certainly is a PEERS goal according to Jim Knight (2017). Using the Checklist: Peers Goals from the text, the goal is Powerful since it will make a difference in the students’ lives to not only be engaged in their learning but to also become proficient in using the CTLS platform as they will continue using it through middle school and high school. The goal is Easy because it is clear why it is Powerful and there are lots of resources to be used making it easier to understand and achieve. It is also Emotionally Compelling as it was clear that Carol is passionate about enriching classroom discussions and values a literacy rich environment. The goal is Reachable as we can measure students’ engagement in subsequent observations and their understanding and usage of the platform using learner analytics. And lastly, the goal is Student-Focused as it is centered on their increased engagement.
Establish coaching relationships to support educators as they explore new instructional strategies and integrate technology to improve student learning. (PSC-IT 8.1)
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Contextualization
I began my coaching journey with a 4th grade co-worker, Ms. Carol Love. We met to begin our coaching relationship where we discussed what the process would look like. Below is an excerpt of our coaching sessions.
The Cobb Teaching and Learning System, CTLS, is a digital learning environment provided by Cobb County School District to support student learning, engage parents, and empower teachers. Carol’s goal is to use this platform more effectively by exploring its many features and in turn increase her students’ engagement. As we discussed it in further detail off camera, I realized that her goal certainly is a PEERS goal according to Jim Knight (2017). Using the Checklist: Peers Goals from the text, the goal is Powerful since it will make a difference in the students’ lives to not only be engaged in their learning but to also become proficient in using the CTLS platform as they will continue using it through middle school and high school. The goal is Easy because it is clear why it is Powerful and there are lots of resources to be used making it easier to understand and achieve. It is also Emotionally Compelling as it was clear that Carol is passionate about enriching classroom discussions and values a literacy rich environment. The goal is Reachable as we can measure students’ engagement in subsequent observations and their understanding and usage of the platform using learner analytics. And lastly, the goal is Student-Focused as it is centered on their increased engagement.