{"product_id":"coaching-9781475833003","title":"Coaching","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEducators are facing increasing demands and challenges due to the current emphasis on student growth and teacher accountability. Academic or instructional coaches can work with teachers to help them develop ideas, methods, and strategies for facing and successfully conquering these challenges leading to increased student achievement.  Using scenarios and scholarly resources, the book follows one coach's journey from her first day as an instructional or academic coach through her development to an experienced coach who is prepared to help new coaches. The discussion of the theoretical basis for teaching and learning provides the basis for examining various approaches to coaching, methods of data collection and analysis, the components of teacher evaluation systems, and methods for implementing these ideas into the K-12 educational setting. This book is a must read for all coaches and teacher leaders!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWritten by authors with extensive classroom and research experience, Coaching: Making a Difference for Teachers and Students provides a comprehensive explanation of methods for implementing coaching in any school and\/or classroom. The chapters provide a logical sequence with theory and concomitant examples serving as a useful guide for teachers. I highly recommend this resource for all instructional coaches. -- Carol Todd, PhD, Rio Salado College\u003cbr\u003eCoaching: Making a Difference for Teachers and Students covers a compelling variety of relevant topics in a logical progression. The inclusion of topics from coaching theory, instructional practices, teacher evaluation systems, learning theory, and classroom management provide an excellent foundation for beginning instructional coaches or experienced professionals. The end of chapter activities are appropriate for coursework or use in professional learning communities. Excellent book for supporting instructional coaches in their crucial role. -- Lauren Pantoja, Learning Design Coach, Chasco Middle School\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter 1 What is coaching? Six Definitions of Coaching Coaching is Voluntary Approaches to Coaching What is a Growth Mindset? Developing a Growth Mindset Hindrances to a Growth Mindset Staying Positive Around Negative People Working Together SMART Goals Specific Goal Measurable Goal Attainable Goal Realistic Goal\t Timely Goal Reflect and Apply Activities References Chapter 2 Teacher Effectiveness\t Characteristics of Effective Teachers as Determined by Teachers’ Perception Characteristics of Effective Teachers as Determined by Student Achievement Effective Coaches PBWorks Characteristics of Effective Coaches Coaching and Supervision Coaching is Not Supervision Components of Coaching Relationship Skills Leadership Skills Content Area Skills Literacy Skills\t Assessment Skills Writing Skills\t Differentiation Skills\t Adult Learning Skills\t Reflect and Apply Activities\t References\t Chapter 3\t Categories of Teachers Processing Information Short-Term Memory Working Memory Increasing Working Memory Long-Term Memory Moving Information from Short Term to Long Term Memory Self-Concept Humor Teaching Implications\t Reflect and Apply Activities References Chapter 4 Leadership Characteristics\t Comparing Characteristics of Effective Coaches\t Data Analysis\t Disaggregation\t Trend\t Cohort\t Longitudinal\t Data Provides the Basis for the Coaching Process\t Professional Development\t Adult Learners\t Learning Improves our Brain\t Long-Term Memory\t Types of Long-Term Memory\t Declarative Memory\t Non-Declarative Memory\t Application\t Reflect and Apply Activities\t References\t Chapter 5\t Learning Climate\t Retention\t Rote Rehearsal\t Elaborative Rehearsal\t Serial Position Effect\t Instructional Methods\t Multisensory Approaches\t Learning and Motor Skills\t Factors Impacting Retrieval Rates\t Structuring Professional Development\t Using the Gradual Release Model to Plan Professional Development\t Establish the Purpose\t I Do\t We Do\t We Do Together\t You Do\t Reflection Types of Coaching\t Informal Coaching Model\t Mixed Model of Informal and Formal Coaching\t Formal Literacy Coaching Model\t Peer Coaching and Mentoring Model\t Cognitive Coaching Model\t Clinical Supervision Model\t Coaching Continuum of Learning Formats\t Reflect and Apply Activities\t References\t Chapter 6\t Methods of Data Collection\t Formal and Informal Assessments\t Norm- and Criterion-Referenced Assessments\t Types of Formal Assessments\t Screening Assessments\t Diagnostic Assessments\t Progress Monitoring Assessments\t Summative\/Evaluative\/Outcome Assessments\t Types of Informal Assessments\t Levels of Data Analysis\t School and District Data Class Data\t Student Data\t Can Instruction Really Make a Difference?\t Collecting Teacher Data\t Anonymous or Identified\t Response Type Structuring Questions Question Order Reflect and Apply Activities\t References Chapter 7 Learning Styles of Children and Adults Visual Learners\t Kinesthetic Learners\t Auditory Learners\t Gardner’s Intelligences\t Adult Learning Theories\t Andragogy\t Self-directed Learning\t Transformative Learning\t Professional Development\t Coaching Practices\t Observational Categories\t Using Data from Observations\t Teacher Evaluation Systems\t Reflect and Apply Activities\t References Chapter 8\t Components of a Well-Designed Coaching System\t Content-based Focus on Adult Learning\t Conditions that Support Effective Coaching\t Instructional Leadership Provided by the Coach Teachers at Different Career Stages\t Working with Teachers\t Feedback\t Specific Praise\t Instructional Scaffolding\t Corrective Feedback Reflect and Apply Activities References\t Chapter 9\t Teaching Digital Natives Task Switching\t Complex Texts\t Use of Novelty Use of Humor\t Use of Movement\t Lesson Preparation\t Incorporate Digital Resources\t Don’t Overload Information\t Lesson Preparation and Teacher Evaluation Systems\t Professional Learning Communities\t Keys to Effective Coaching\t Listening Skills\t Level 1- Internal Listening\t Level 2: Focused Listening\t Level 3: Global Listening\t Use of Silence\t Minimal Encouragers\t Verbal Listening Skills\t Questioning\t Using Questions in the Coaching Session\t Reflect and Apply Activities\t References\t Chapter 10\t Classroom Environment\t Physical Environment\t Lighting\t Noise\t Temperature\t Room Arrangement\t Traffic Flow\t Visual Displays Social\/Cultural Environment\t Teacher-Student Interactions\t Peer Interactions\t Respect is Evident\t Student Expectations Clearly Stated\t Multicultural Materials Used\t Classroom Management\t Instructional Environment\t Organization\t Student Involvement\t Differentiation\t Transitions\t Student Achievement is Valued\t Providing Feedback after an Observation\t Grade Level Concerns\t Setting the Teacher at Ease\t Teacher Respect\t Structuring Feedback\t Reflect and Apply Activities\t References\t Chapter 11 Bloom’s Taxonomy\t Levels of Higher Order Thinking Encouraging Higher Order Thinking\t Thinking and Emotion\t Difference between Complexity and Difficulty\t Working with Resistant Teachers\t Avoiding a Top-Down Process\t Peer-Coaching Action Research\t Make Them Part of a Group\t Steps in the Action Research Process\t Providing Support\t Reflect and Apply Activities\t References\t Chapter 12\t Classroom Management\t Establishing Classroom Rules\t Specific Rules\t General Rules\t Procedures and Routines\t Individual Intervention Strategies\t Point Sheets\t Observing a Student\t ABC Chart\t Off-Task Behavior\t Reflect and Apply Activities References\t Chapter 13\t Tips for Beginning Coaches\t Developing Skills\t Coaching Support\t Professional Development to Change Practice\t Reflect and Apply Activities References Appendices: Appendix A\t Evaluating Instruction Short-Term Memory Checklist\t Appendix B\t Evaluating Instruction Short- and Long-Term Memory Checklist\t Appendix C\t Checklist for Moran’s Continuum of Learning Formats\t Appendix D Basic Literacy Data Collection Tool\t186 Appendix E\t Literacy Data Collection by Standard\t187 Appendix F\t K-5 Mathematics Data Collection Tool Appendix G 6-8 Mathematics Data Collection Tool\t Appendix H\t Environmental Observation Form\t Appendix I Higher Order Question Stems\t Appendix J\t Weekly Point Sheet\t Appendix K\t ABC Chart Appendix L Off-Task Behavior Chart","brand":"Rowman \u0026 Littlefield","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51040234340695,"sku":"9781475833003","price":51.3,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781475833003.jpg?v=1750946110","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/coaching-9781475833003","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}