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Book SynopsisFrom the authors of the bestselling book Powerful Interactions comes a guide crafted especially for coaches and all professionals supporting the work of early childhood teachers.
When the quality of interactions improves, relationships become deeper and stronger, which in turn leads to more effective learning and growth. Taking the three-step Powerful Interactions framework—originally created to enhance the interactions between children and their teachers—this resource applies it to the interactions between teachers and coaches.
This new edition offers
Coaching principles, strategies, and stories to inspire and motivate your practice Insights about developing a strengths-based coaching stance Information and ideas for building respectful, trusting relationships that evolve into mutual learning partnerships You can set in motion ripples of positive change that extend to teachers and, ultimately, to young children and their families.
Trade ReviewCoaching with Powerful Interactions, Second Edition, is a deeply thoughtful, foundational book for coaches. It’s an invaluable guide that clearly takes you through the process of self-reflection to create authentic, meaningful, and equitable partnerships with the educators you work with. The abundant personal narratives are really effective because coaching is so focused on human relationships. It’s just a gem for coaches!
—Juliette Lahey, Early Childhood Coach, Community Action Partnership of San Luis Obispo
Post-COVID burnout, staffing issues, and compensation are negatively affecting the early childhood workforce. This book walks you, step-by-step, through how to engage in strengths-based coaching. By following the steps, I am able to notice what my staff is doing well and empower them to engage in reflection and shared decision making.
—Jennifer Metzger, Training and Curriculum Specialist
Coaching, like teaching, is a skill that is refined over time and requires ongoing effort to improve practice. Coaching with Powerful Interactions is a valuable tool for both new and seasoned coaches in support of their ever-evolving work and relationships with teachers.
—Angela Zilch, Assistant Director of Professional Development and Training, Southwest Human Development
Table of Contents<b>List of Video Clips
About the Authors
Acknowledgments
Preface
Welcome What Is Coaching?
What Is Coaching with Powerful Interactions?
Your Coaching Stance
It’s All About the Children
It’s Simple and Affordable, and Applies to All of Us
Coaching Is About Relationships
Thoughts About Coaching with Powerful Interactions
Chapter 1: An Introduction to Powerful Interactions Between Coach and Teacher
What Is a Powerful Interaction Between a Coach and Teacher?
Step One: Be Present to Coach
Being Present Leads to More Effective Coaching
Step Two: Connecting as a Coach
Connecting and Building Trusting Relationships Lead to More Effective Coaching
Step Three: Coaching to Extend Learning
Extending Learning and Continuing to Learn Lead to More Effective Coaching
The Three Steps: A Cumulative Effect
Chapter 2: The Five Principles for Coaching with Powerful Interactions
Principle One: A Strengths-Based Perspective Searches for and Highlights Competence
A Strengths-Based Perspective Makes You a More Effective Coach
A Strengths-Based Perspective in Practice
Principle Two: Articulation Encourages Repetition of an Action with Greater Intentionality
Using Articulation to Promote Intentionality Makes You a More Effective Coach
Articulation in Practice
Principle Three: Individualizing Supports the Development of Respectful, Trusting Relationships Needed for Learning
Individualizing Makes You a More Effective Coach
Individualizing in Practice
Principle Four: A Mutual Learning Partnership Promotes Shared Responsibility and Accountability
Building a Mutual Learning Partnership Makes You a More Effective Coach
A Mutual Learning Partnership in Practice
Principle Five: Modeling Matters—What You Say and Do Influences All Outcomes
Modeling Makes You a More Effective as a Coach
Modeling in Practice
Chapter 3: The Three Steps of Coaching with Powerful Interactions
Step One: Be Present to Coach
Do a Quick Me Check
Step Two: Connecting as a Coach
Connect Strategy One: Be Trustworthy
Connect Strategy Two: Listen to Learn
Connect Strategy Three: Communicate to Form Partnerships
Step Three: Coaching to Extend Learning
Extend Learning Strategy One: Focus on Goals You Set Together
Extend Learning Strategy Two: Notice Moments of Effectiveness
Extend Learning Strategy Three: Use Prompts and Questions to Think Together
Extend Learning Strategy Four: Document Plans and Progress Together
Closing Thoughts
Appendix A: Coaching with Powerful Interactions Steps and Strategies at a Glance
Appendix B: A Powerful Interactions Classroom Observation and Feedback Conversation
Appendix C: Rehearsing a Coaching Conversation
Appendix D: Planning for the Feedback Conversation
References
Index
