Download or read book Cultivating a Math Coaching Practice written by Amy Morse and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 198 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Amy Morse offers math activities, planning activities, & a facilitator's guide for developing mathematics leaders' coaching practice & knowledge of math teaching & learning.

Download or read book Cultivating a Math Coaching Practice written by Amy Morse and published by Corwin Press. This book was released on 2009-04-14 with total page 217 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This new resource draws on cases of coaching practice to provide grounded opportunities for communities of math coaches to strengthen their practice. It is an exciting and important resource for anyone responsible for the professional development of math coaches." —Linda Ruiz Davenport, Senior Program Director of Elementary Mathematics Boston Public Schools, MA "Written case studies of math coaching are essential tools to facilitate the professional development of our mathematics coaches who work hand-in-hand with over 200 schools in our district." —Lance Menster, Manager of Elementary Mathematics Houston Independent School District, TX Deepen your understanding of math coaching practices! Given the current demands of a math teaching practice, this case-based resource helps math coaches, prospective coaches, and administrators develop their knowledge of math content, hone their coaching skills, and enhance their ability to provide professional development for teachers in Grades K–8. Field-tested in a number of school districts nationwide, this concise guide presents authentic accounts of coaching practice, dilemmas, and insights. The cases, written by practicing math coaches, emphasize developing a deep understanding of mathematics, analyzing students′ ideas and teachers′ beliefs about learning, and cultivating teacher learning and growth. Amy Morse provides: Math activities that strengthen a coach′s math content knowledge Planning activities to support thoughtful coach-teacher interactions A detailed facilitator′s guide for staff developers leading professional development opportunities for math coaches, providing a detailed agenda, specific examples of participants′ questions, and facilitator responses Cultivating a Math Coaching Practice gives math leaders the tools to help teachers create quality math programs and bolster student achievement.

Download or read book Cultivating a Maths Coaching Practice written by Amy Morse and published by . This book was released on 2009-04-20 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Everything You Need for Mathematics Coaching written by Maggie B. McGatha and published by Corwin Press. This book was released on 2018-04-02 with total page 360 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Plan, focus, and lead: Your toolkit for inspiring math teachers What’s your go-to resource for guiding teachers to grow mathematics proficiency in their classrooms? This comprehensive toolkit for busy math coaches positions student learning as the focus of all work, and connects the Eight Mathematical Practices for students with NCTM’s Eight Effective Teaching Practices to deliver coaching strategies that work. Use the coaching cycle—plan, gather data, reflect—to build trust and rapport with teachers. Navigate coaching conversations. Plan, focus, and facilitate professional learning communities. Includes examples from the field, resources, and a plethora of tools to download and share. Create a professional learning plan that empowers you to lead with clarity and purpose.

Download or read book Moments in Mathematics Coaching written by Kristine Reed Woleck and published by Corwin Press. This book was released on 2010-03-09 with total page 185 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A must-read for all mathematics teacher coaches. Woleck brings us into her coaching life by sharing these cases from her work. Through the engaging details of these personal stories, she skillfully leads us into considering various coaching models, essential coaching skills, and effective coaching practices. Focus questions at the end of each chapter add an incentive for readers to deepen their own practices and use this book as the basis for study groups." —Euthecia Hancewicz, Mathematics Teacher Support Specialist Mathematics Educator Support Services, Westhampton, MA "Woleck provides an instructive and insightful analysis of what makes coaching a powerful and capacity-building resource for schools. This highly engaging and informative account details how effective coaching skills develop and become refined through research-based study, daily practice, and ongoing reflection." —Mary Monroe Kolek, Deputy Superintendent New Canaan Public Schools, CT Follow a mathematics coach through real cases from actual school situations! Kristine Reed Woleck reflects on specific cases or "moments" from her years as a mathematics coach, unpacking and examining for readers the critical elements of mathematics teaching, learning, and coaching. This accessible, practical resource discusses what effective coaching looks like and how beginning and veteran mathematics coaches in Grades K–5 can bring about meaningful improvements in mathematics instruction. The real-life cases illustrate how to Incorporate key elements of coaching into practice Build trusting relationships with teachers Make effective decisions throughout the coaching cycle Reference data and the curriculum as coaching tools Use reflection to link coaching concepts to actual practice

Download or read book The SAGE Handbook of Coaching written by Tatiana Bachkirova and published by SAGE. This book was released on 2016-11-03 with total page 795 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The SAGE Handbook of Coaching presents a comprehensive, global view of the discipline, identifying the current issues and practices, as well as mapping out where the discipline is going. The Handbook is organized into six thematic sections: Part One: Positioning Coaching as a Discipline Part Two: Coaching as a Process Part Three: Common Issues in Coaching Part Four: Coaching in Contexts Part Five: Researching Coaching Part Six: Development of Coaches It provides the perfect reference point for graduate students, scholars, educators and researchers wishing to familiarize themselves with current research and debate in the academic and influential practitioners′ literature on coaching.

Download or read book Cultivating Learning Opportunities for Mathematical Practices in Urban Middle and High School Mathematics Classes written by Sarah Kate Selling and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: International comparisons of student mathematics achievement (OECD, 2014) continue to show that US students are lagging significantly behind many other countries both in math content areas (e.g., quantity, space and shape) and in mathematical practices (e.g., formulating, interpreting). Mathematical practices, such as constructing arguments or representing mathematical ideas, are complex disciplinary ways of working that are central to both doing and learning mathematics (Bass, 2011; RAND, 2003). Studies have shown that math instruction that includes opportunities to engage in mathematical practices leads to improved student learning (e.g., Boaler & Staples, 2008). The Common Core State Standards (2010) are organized around a set of core mathematical practices that delineate the ways students should be able to engage with mathematics across all grade levels and content domains. Soon teachers will be expected to help all students engage in these practices, but few US math classrooms currently offer students any opportunities to engage in practices like constructing arguments or making sense of complex problems (Stigler & Hiebert, 2009; Litke, 2014). Furthermore, although we have evidence that participating in mathematical practices ultimately supports student mathematics learning (Boaler & Staples, 2008), we know much less about how teachers can support students in learning to engage in these practices. To inform efforts to help teachers and students in meeting the rigorous demands of the standards, my dissertation seeks to define the detailed work of teaching that supports learning opportunities for mathematical practices in urban secondary math classes. I conducted parallel case studies of four middle and high school mathematics classes in an urban public charter school in an under-resourced community. Since opportunities to engage in mathematical practices are so rare in math classrooms, I purposively sampled teachers based on prior research on what supports student engagement in mathematical practices, such as the use of cognitively demanding tasks (e.g., Bieda, 2010; Stein et al., 2000) and class discussions (e.g., Chapin et al., 2009; Ellis, 2011). The data collection occurred during the first month of school, since the beginning of school is particularly important for understanding how normatively was of doing mathematics are established. I collected all mathematical tasks and video records of class discussions in all four case study classes, as well as interviews with teachers and students. The findings from my dissertation can be organized in three major themes. First, in Chapter 4, I focus on a number of methodological challenges involved in identifying and describing mathematical practices in discourse data and detail potential strategies to address these challenges. Then in Chapter 5, I examine what this analysis technique allowed me to observe about student engagement in mathematical practices in the case study discussions across the first month of school. I found that mathematical practices frequently co-emerged in classroom discourse. A second theme is taken up in Chapter 6, which focuses on how teachers cultivated opportunities for student engagement in mathematical practices in discussions of mathematical tasks. I found that, although the role of the written math tasks was important, ultimately how teachers enacted those tasks with students in class discussions mattered more with respect to supporting student engagement in mathematical practices. The third theme, which is the focus of Chapter 7, explores how teachers made mathematical practices explicit as they emerged in these class discussions. I offer a framework of reprising moves that differentiates between different types of teacher moves that make aspects of mathematical practices explicit. I show how teachers were able to make these practices visible to students without teaching them prescriptively or in a teacher directed way. The findings from this study have key implications for both research and teacher education. First, the evidence of how closely connected mathematical practices are in activity suggests that future research on mathematical practices might need to consider how to examine multiple practices simultaneously. The finding that, while tasks matter, teaching matters more for supporting student engagement in mathematical practices, highlights that implementing a "Common Core aligned curriculum" is important but insufficient; teachers will need support in how to enact curriculum with students and lead discussions to foster mathematical practices. Finally, the framework of reprising moves that make mathematical practices explicit has implications for how teachers might support equitable learning opportunities for mathematical practices for all students while still providing authentic opportunities for students to participate in these central disciplinary ways of working.

Download or read book Coaching for Rational Living written by Michael E. Bernard and published by Springer. This book was released on 2018-06-11 with total page 483 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This eminently useful guide presents an up-to-date framework for Rational-Emotive Cognitive-Behavioral Coaching (RE-CBC), from basic concepts, techniques, and applications to evidence of how and why this versatile method works. It details how RE-CBC synthesizes the rational thinking, cognitive disputing, and semantic training traditions of RE and CB therapies into coaching strategies for solving problems or furthering personal development. The book’s sections on process and techniques demonstrate the flexibility of the method as used in a variety of settings toward a gamut of purposes, illustrating Albert Ellis’ central goal of long-term happiness through rational living. And specialized chapters offer applications of RE-CBC to familiar coaching domains (life, health, family, motivation) as well as to the complex worlds of business and organizations. Included in the coverage: · Coaching for rational living: rational-emotive, cognitive-behavioral perspectives. · Psychological blockers to successful coaching outcomes. · Enhancing positive psychology coaching practice. · Assessment, case formulation, and intervention models. · A step-based framework for coaching practice. · Plus: applications of Rational-Emotive Cognitive-Behavioral Coaching, including motivational, parent/family, workplace stress management, organizational change, school success, and sports performance. Coaching for Rational Living is a robust practice-building resource for coaches, psychologists, counselors, and health professionals, particularly mental health practitioners who use rational-emotive and cognitive-behavioral therapy and coaching.

Download or read book Mathventures 33 Teacher Coach Investigations to Grow Studentsasmathematicians a Coaching Guide Featuring Math Solutions instructionalpractices Inven written by Sue Chapman and published by Icle Professional Publications. This book was released on 2021-01-11 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Partner up with a teacher or teacher team and get ready for an exciting exploration of math teaching and learning where teachers and students experience the joy of engaging in rigorous mathematics. Your compass is the Math Solutions' Instructional Practices Inventory (IPI), a framework for strengthening mathematics instruction. It comprises thirty-three teacher and student practices organized into four broad categories essential to effective mathematics teaching and learning: 1. Learning Environment 2. Reasoning and Sense Making 3. Focus and Coherence 4. Formative Assessment The MathVentures process uniquely involves choosing a specific focus from the IPI and then planning, implementing, and evaluating a classroom investigation around this focus. Follow the journeys of any of thirty-three teacher-coach partnerships as they navigate their investigations of specific teacher or student practices. Then, map out your own MathVenture through six action-oriented steps: Step 1. Understand the Practice Step 2. Determine the Investigation Question, Classroom Data to Collect, and Collection Process Step 3. Choose a Student Learning Goal and Teacher Action to Reach That Goal Step 4. Integrate Professional Learning Experiences Step 5. Implement Teacher Action and Collect Data Step 6. Analyze and Reflect on Classroom Data Connects to and includes access to 8 video classroom clips drawn from some of Math Solutions' all-time favorite publications, from Number Talks to Talk Moves.

Download or read book Special and Gifted Education Concepts Methodologies Tools and Applications written by Management Association, Information Resources and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2016-04-25 with total page 2473 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Diverse learners with exceptional needs require a specialized curriculum that will help them to develop socially and intellectually in a way that traditional pedagogical practice is unable to fulfill. As educational technologies and theoretical approaches to learning continue to advance, so do the opportunities for exceptional children. Special and Gifted Education: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications is an exhaustive compilation of emerging research, theoretical concepts, and real-world examples of the ways in which the education of special needs and exceptional children is evolving. Emphasizing pedagogical innovation and new ways of looking at contemporary educational practice, this multi-volume reference work is ideal for inclusion in academic libraries for use by pre-service and in-service teachers, graduate-level students, researchers, and educational software designers and developers.

Download or read book Mathematizing written by Allen C. Rosales and published by Redleaf Press. This book was released on 2015-07-20 with total page 150 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This proven, accessible approach to a curriculum presents a learner-centered approach to math education. Mathematizing provides both the emergent curriculum and professional development frameworks to help young children learn math throughout their everyday routine and to facilitate teachers' understanding of how to see and support children's math learning at every turn. With this book and its plentitude of case studies, illustrations, photographs, and documentation, the mathematizing adult can interpret children's interests and use that knowledge as a catalyst for creating meaningful and purposeful mathematical lessons and interactions.

Download or read book Cultivating Mathematical Hearts written by Maria del Rosario Zavala and published by Corwin Press. This book was released on 2024-05-17 with total page 249 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This book is for everyone who believes there must be a better, stronger way to teach mathematics that fosters student joy and curiosity, rather than fear and disconnection; a way that demonstrates to children that mathematics is both a mirror and a lens-it reflects who you are and who you are becoming, and it helps you analyze the world around you. A way to see mathematics as a tool to make positive change in our communities and build foundational knowledge and skills to solve novel and complex problems in our world and its future. This book is organized into two main parts. Part 1 describes the fundamental principles, ideas, and vision (i.e. foundations) of culturally responsive mathematics teaching. It also introduces a multidimensional framework for culturally responsive mathematics teaching. Part 2 features a set of chapters that illustrate culturally responsive mathematics teaching in action"--

Download or read book Powerful Professional Development written by Diane Yendol-Hoppey and published by Corwin Press. This book was released on 2010-02-09 with total page 201 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Draw on and develop the skills of your own faculty to provide effective, job-embedded professional development (PD) that is based on proven strategies and cost-effective PD models.

Download or read book Teacher Leader Stories written by Judy Swanson and published by Corwin Press. This book was released on 2011-06-28 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This practical guide provides compelling case studies, explicit guidance on using case writing and case analysis, and a facilitator's guide to enrich teachers' professional learning.

Download or read book Advanced Strategies and Models for Integrating RTI in Secondary Schools written by Epler, Pam L. and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2019-01-18 with total page 356 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: To better identify and assist struggling students and avoid unnecessary placement into special education services, the service delivery model response to intervention (RTI) is used with the general education population. Even though RTI has been studied in elementary schools for many years, further research on its use at the secondary academic level is scarce. Advanced Strategies and Models for Integrating RTI in Secondary Schools provides emerging research exploring the advanced theoretical and practical aspects of the use of RTI to assist teachers in providing research-based instructional strategies to students who are failing their academic subjects. Featuring coverage on a broad range of topics such as behavioral response, progress monitoring, and career readiness, this book is ideally designed for educators, researchers, and academic professionals seeking current research on the most effective models in place to promote positive student academic achievement.

Download or read book The Mathematics Coach Handbook written by Posamentier Alfred S and published by World Scientific. This book was released on 2018-11-07 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Many schools throughout the United States are now employing coaches to support teachers in the teaching of mathematics. Very often, these are professionals selected from the current teaching ranks who did not receive any special training to serve as a coach. This book provides the skills, knowledge, and lessons from experience that lead such a mentor to function effectively. Aside from describing the basic duties of an effective math coach, we also provide a plethora of resources to enrich instruction, improve problem-solving direction, and provide teachers with a wide variety of techniques to enhance their teaching effectiveness.

Download or read book A Guide to Mathematics Coaching written by Ted H. Hull and published by Corwin Press. This book was released on 2009-07-01 with total page 177 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The authors provide a commonsense approach for those who work directly with classroom teachers to support and improve teaching and learning. Easily read, this book lays out a simple plan for success as a mathematics coach." —Emily S. Rash, Mathematics Specialist Monroe City School District, LA Discover how effective coaching relationships add up to improved mathematics teaching and learning! Math coaches play a vital role in strengthening math instruction and learning in schools. However, without a collegial relationship with the teachers they are trying to help, it is difficult to foster productive collaborations that lead to better teaching practice and increased student achievement. This resource helps coaches confidently clarify, define, and fulfill their role as influential mathematics leaders. Based on principles established by NCTM and NCSM, this volume features a three-part process for engaging teachers in building high-quality, equitable mathematics programs. The chapters help coaches effectively: Collaborate with teachers to align and implement curriculum that positively impacts student learning and achievement Build trust and rapport with hesitant or resistant teachers Develop collegial partnerships for planning, analyzing, and reflecting on instruction Support and sustain individual and institutional change Filled with numerous vignettes to illustrate coaching practices and strategies to move teachers toward more effective instructional models, A Guide to Mathematics Coaching is an essential companion for transforming mathematics classrooms.