Coaching for Educators

This course consists of two online modules. Each module includes an introduction and four steps.

The Value of Peer Coaching (2 hours)

Explores the meaning of peer coaching, its benefits, and the ways in which it empowers teachers at all levels of experience and ability.

• Introduction (10 minutes) — Get the answers to common peer coaching questions.
• Step 1: What Is Peer Coaching? (30 minutes) — Discover what peer coaching is and what it isn't.
• Step 2: Three Benefits of Peer Coaching (40 minutes) — Find out the benefits you receive from the peer coaching experience.
• Step 3: Empowering Teachers Through Peer Coaching (25 minutes) — Explore the power of peer coaching.
• Step 4: Concluding Activity (15 minutes) — Review peer coaching concepts by completing a matching activity.

The Process of Peer Coaching (2-hours)

Delves into the three-part process of peer coaching. Additional information especially for administrators is provided throughout the course.

• Introduction (5 minutes) — Review the three parts of the coaching process.
• Step 1: Preobservation Conference (30 minutes) — Identify the four types of information gathered during the Preobservation Conference.
• Step 2: Observation (45 minutes) — Find out how to use various data collection forms during the Observation.
• Step 3: Postobservation Conference (30 minutes) — Understand the elements of an effective Postobservation Conference.
• Step 4: Concluding Activity (10 minutes) — Identify the three parts of the coaching process.