INTRODUCTION TO INSTRUCTIONAL COACHING IN PK-12 EDUCATION

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This course examines the prominent coaching models used in PK-12 schools (i.e. teacher-centered coaching, student-centered coaching, cognitive coaching, transformational coaching). Candidates completing this course will be able to: develop an understanding of best practices in coaching, create a common lexicon for the role of an instructional coach, engage in the coaching cycle, and create a personal vision for their work as a coach. Candidates will engage in a field based experience to apply their learning.