Peer+Coaching

PEER COACHING

To coach means to convey a valued colleague from where he or she is to where he or she wants to be.

Coaching is the most professional way, in my opinion, of teachers assisting each other to seriously reflect on their practice and to identify areas which need work or to affirm that which is being done well. (Costa & Garmston, 1994)

The soul of peer coaching is reliant on suspension of judgement and an 'advice free' environment.

 Brainstorm what peer coaching is and is not: media type="custom" key="4262361"

Example: Coaching Case Study  


 * # What specific skills do you see modelled by the coach?
 * 1) What role or responsibilities do you see the teacher modelling?
 * 2) What role or responsibilities do you see the coach modelling?
 * 3) What might have needed to happen or be put in place, prior to these teachers working in this way, to ensure successful coaching? ||

In pairs, practice a coaching scenario based on a real idea. Take turns being the coach and the coachee.

How could this be used at your school? 