Coaching: Building Capacity Through Professional Conversations ((3 Credits))

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This course models how coaching relationships enhance professional conversations and communication among educators. It builds teacher capacity and strengthens teacher effectiveness. It integrates national, state, and local standards. It is a comprehensive overview of coaching that addresses: Brain research, adult learning principles, effective communication and the micro-skills of coaching conversations. In addition, structured maps for pre-visit and post-visit meetings for teacher evaluation will be explored. Participants will be immersed in seminal and current research to deepen their understanding of Coaching. The course will address the impact Coaching can have on instructional practice and student outcomes.