Providing services to formal and informal educators, school professionals and school partners to foster a successful environment for teacher and student learning.
COACHING APPROACHES
WHAT IS COACHING?
In order to talk about transformation towards more equitable schools, we have to talk about race, class, gender and other issues that divide people (Aguilar, 2013). The answer to the question, “What will it take to transform our schools?” is radical change (Aguilar, 2013).
Coaching is a form of professional development (PD) to uplift people, create effective partnerships, increase emotional intelligence and support learning for teachers and students (Aguilar, 2013). Professional development is a type of investment that will hopefully maintain or even increase workforce productivity (Kraft et al., 2018). We as educators and coaches want the best for our students and people we interact with. To enhance student learning you must also improve the educator's learning. Both groups’ development and needs are of great importance.
Each coaching experience begins with a meet and construction of a work plan. Creating a work plan is a crucial tool for the coach and client to feel interested, excited and satisfied with their work together (Aguilar, 2013). A work plan guides the coach in how to support the client and also helps the client understand the coach’s intentions (Aguilar, 2013). This type of organizing will hopefully reduce or eliminate confusion and anxiety around the overall coaching process.
WHAT IS A COACH?
- Skilled and Knowledgeable
- Compassionate
- Active Listener
- Supportive
Heavy and light coaches refer to intensity and impact on how they support their clients: educators and other professionals. Roles of coaches depend on a set of skills and knowledge (Killion, 2009).
WHAT ARE THE APPROAHCES OFFERED?
Tiny Fish Inc. Coaching Services specializes in: transformational, student-centered and content-focused coaching. All 3 coaching approaches are interconnected and interact with one another.
Resources
Aguilar, E. (2013). The art of coaching: Effective strategies for school transformation. Jossey-Bass. ISBN 13: 978-1118206539
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Aguilar, E. (2020). Coaching for equity: Conversations that change practice. Jossey-Bass. ISBN: 978-1119592273
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​Killion, J. (2009). Coaches' roles, responsibilities, and reach. In J. Knight (Ed.), Coaching: Approaches and perspectives. Corwin Press.
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Kraft, M, Blazar, D., & Hogan, D. (2018). The effect of teacher coaching on instruction and achievement: A meta-analysis of the causal evidence. Review of Educational Research, 88(4), 547-588.
Sweeney, D. (2011). The next generation of coaching… Coaching student learning. In Student-centered coaching: A guide for K-8 coaches and principals. Thousand Oaks, CA: Corwin Press.
West, L. (2011). Content coaching: Transforming the teaching profession. In J. Knight (Ed.), Coaching: Approaches and perspectives. Thousand Oaks, CA: Corwin Press.
REVIEWS
EDUCATION CONSULTING SERVICES
Please return in the near future for information about consulting services. These services are to support and advise formal and informal educators, school professionals and school partners to foster a successful environment for teacher and student learning.
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We look forward to working together!
