Download or read book Teachers Perspectives of Instructional Coaches Impact on Student Achievement in Middle School written by Tullie Westmoreland and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 125 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The purpose of this qualitative, transcendental phenomenology study was to describe middle school teachers' perspectives of role of the instructional coach in student achievement at Pleasant Valley Middle School. Pleasant Valley Middle School is a pseudonym used to protect teachers and the instructional coach being used in the research. The instructional coach provided professional learning to meet instructional needs of teachers, helped teachers use formative assessments to plan for instruction and implement differentiation strategies, and modeled scientifically-based instructional strategies to help teachers integrate new learning. Individual interviews and a focus group were conducted with teachers who worked with the instructional coach. These teachers also completed journals of their experience implementing new instructional strategies recommended by the instructional coach to provide data. The interviews, journals, and focus group were designed to answer three research questions. What are teachers' perceptions about how the instructional coach provided professional learning for teachers that impact classroom instruction and student achievement? What are teachers' perceptions about the instructional coach using data to help teachers plan for instruction: formative assessments, differentiation, best practices, etc.? What are teachers' perceptions on the effectiveness of the instructional coach observing lessons and providing feedback? Data analysis was achieved as outlined by Moustakas (1994) when transcendental phenomenological reductionism was conducted. The themes that emerged from the data were: (a) Current educational practices, (b) collaborating to integrate successful strategies, (c) identifying needs and validating themes, (d) modeling to provide support and build confidence, and (e) inspecting and what is expected.
Download or read book The Art of Coaching written by Elena Aguilar and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2013-02-22 with total page 375 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hands-on resources for new and seasoned school coaches This practical resource offers the foundational skills and tools needed by new coaching educators, as well as presenting an overview of the knowledge and theory base behind the practice. Established coaches will find numerous ways to deepen and refine their coaching practice. Principals and others who incorporate coaching strategies into their work will also find a wealth of resources. Aguilar offers a model for transformational coaching which could be implemented as professional development in schools or districts anywhere. Although she addresses the needs of adult learners, her model maintains a student-centered focus, with a specific lens on addressing equity issues in schools. Offers a practical resource for school coaches, principals, district leaders, and other administrators Presents a transformational coaching model which addresses systems change Pays explicit attention to surfacing and interrupting inequities in schools The Art of Coaching: Effective Strategies for School Transformation offers a compendium of school coaching ideas, the book's explicit, user-friendly structure enhances the ability to access the information.
Download or read book Instructional Coaching written by Jim Knight and published by Corwin Press. This book was released on 2007-05-01 with total page 301 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An innovative professional development strategy that facilitates change, improves instruction, and transforms school culture! Instructional coaching is a research-based, job-embedded approach to instructional intervention that provides the assistance and encouragement necessary to implement school improvement programs. Experienced trainer and researcher Jim Knight describes the "nuts and bolts" of instructional coaching and explains the essential skills that instructional coaches need, including getting teachers on board, providing model lessons, and engaging in reflective conversations. Each user-friendly chapter includes: First-person stories from successful coaches Sidebars highlighting important information A "Going Deeper" section of suggested resources Ready-to-use forms, worksheets, checklists, logs, and reports
Download or read book Perceptions of Instructional Coaches and Teachers on the Various Types Benefits and Barriers and Additional Support of Multi level Instructional Coaching in Higher Performing Vs Lower Performing Elementary Schools in Tennessee written by Rose LaShelle Monroe and published by . This book was released on 2019 with total page 546 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ABSTRACT: Teacher effectiveness is one of the most influential factors on student achievement, Therefore, it is vitally important to appropriately coach teachers toward increased effectiveness. This qualitative research study explored and compared the types of multi-level instructional coaching utilized within higher performing and lower performing elementary schools throughout Tennessee, as identified by both instructional coaches and classroom teachers. Additional , participants shared their perceptions of the most beneficial aspects of multi-level instructional coaching and the barriers that hinder its productivity. Lastly, participants shared where they could us additional support in relation to instructional coaching, Data were collected through a researcher-created digital questionnaire, consisting of both open-ended and closed-fixed questions. Data were analyzed through qualitative methods, including coding and thematic development. Responses revealed similarities and differences in the responses of responses of instructional coaches and teachers in higher performing and lower performing schools. Among the findings, participants in higher performance schools emphasized that instructional coaching should be targeted to those specific teachers needing help in a particular area;
Download or read book Standards for Middle and High School Literacy Coaches written by International Reading Association and published by International Reading Assoc.. This book was released on 2006 with total page 72 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This US report from the International Reading Association looks at standards for middle and high school literacy coaches. The standards are organised into two parts - leadership standards and content area literacy standards. Table of contents: * Introduction * Part 1: Leadership standards * Part 2: Content area literacy standards (english language arts, mathematics, science, social studies) * Part 3: What we know and what we need to know about literacy coaches in middle and high schools: a research synthesis and proposed research agenda * References.
Download or read book The Role of School based Instructional Coaches in Student Achievement and Professional Learning from the Teachers Perspective written by Laura Leigh Farrior Rambach and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book An Evaluation of Middle School Literacy Coaching in a Central Florida District written by Brian C. Dorman and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 84 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This applied dissertation evaluated the effectiveness of literacy coaching in a central Florida district as perceived by teachers working in the district's middle schools. The study investigated teacher's perceptions of literacy coaches, the literacy coaches' perceptions of their roles within the schools, and the literacy coaches' impact on student proficiency data as measured by the Lexile assessment. As schools struggle to improve instruction and learning, professional development provided by literacy coaches was identified as a powerful model for improving instructional practices. The mixed methods research study was designed to provide information about teachers' perceptions of literacy coaches and to determine the impact coaching had on student achievement data. The research design utilized surveys and a case study approach. Qualitative data included school based observations and survey data from 112 middle school teachers and 10 literacy coaches. Quantitative data included student proficiency percentages as measured by the Lexile assessment for 12 teachers from the case study sites. The findings provided insight into the teachers' perceptions of literacy coaches, the impact coaches had on changing or improving instruction as well as the coaches' views of their responsibilities. The results confirmed that teachers believed literacy coaches were influential in changing and improving instruction; literacy coaches also believed their work providing professional development and modeling lessons were the most important aspects of their jobs. The significance of the literacy coaches' impact on student achievement showed that literacy coaches should place teachers and instructional practices at the top of their priorities. This research should assist the district's implementation of the literacy coaching model found in the middle schools. Appended are: (1) Percent of Time Spent by District Coaches in Assigned Areas of Responsibility; (2) Teacher Perception Survey; (3) Role of the Reading/Literacy Coach Survey; (4) Coaches Observation Log; (5) Student Performance Data Analysis Tables; and (6) Correlation Test Results. (Contains 3 tables.).
Download or read book The Knowledge Gap written by Natalie Wexler and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2020-08-04 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The untold story of the root cause of America's education crisis--and the seemingly endless cycle of multigenerational poverty. It was only after years within the education reform movement that Natalie Wexler stumbled across a hidden explanation for our country's frustrating lack of progress when it comes to providing every child with a quality education. The problem wasn't one of the usual scapegoats: lazy teachers, shoddy facilities, lack of accountability. It was something no one was talking about: the elementary school curriculum's intense focus on decontextualized reading comprehension "skills" at the expense of actual knowledge. In the tradition of Dale Russakoff's The Prize and Dana Goldstein's The Teacher Wars, Wexler brings together history, research, and compelling characters to pull back the curtain on this fundamental flaw in our education system--one that fellow reformers, journalists, and policymakers have long overlooked, and of which the general public, including many parents, remains unaware. But The Knowledge Gap isn't just a story of what schools have gotten so wrong--it also follows innovative educators who are in the process of shedding their deeply ingrained habits, and describes the rewards that have come along: students who are not only excited to learn but are also acquiring the knowledge and vocabulary that will enable them to succeed. If we truly want to fix our education system and unlock the potential of our neediest children, we have no choice but to pay attention.
Download or read book A Call to Action for American Education in the 21st Century written by United States. Department of Education and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses the major points about education which President Clinton covered in his 1997 State of the Union address.
Download or read book Supporting Literacy Across the Sunshine State written by Julie A. Marsh and published by Rand Corporation. This book was released on 2008 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Despite recent progress in reading achievement among children in primary grades, many children are not moving beyond basic decoding skills to fluency and comprehension as they go on to higher grades. To address this problem, many policymakers suggest that reading coaches-master teachers who offer ongoing on-site instructional support for teachers-can improve teachers' practice and students' literacy skills. RAND researchers evaluated the middle school reading coach program in Florida to answer these questions: How is the program being implemented by the state, districts, schools, and individual coaches? What is the impact of coaching on teachers' practice and students' achievement in reading and mathematics? What features of reading coach models and practices are associated with better outcomes?
Download or read book Student Centered Coaching The Moves written by Diane Sweeney and published by Corwin Press. This book was released on 2016-11-04 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The essential coaching moves that every coach needs to know Student-centered coaching is a highly effective, evidence-based coaching model that shifts the focus from “fixing” teachers to collaborating with them to design instruction that targets student outcomes. But what does this look like in practice? This book shows you the day-to-day coaching moves that build powerful coaching relationships. Readers will find: Coaching moves that can be used before, during, and after lessons An abundance of field-tested tools and practices that can be put to immediate use Original video clips that depict and unpack key moves Richly detailed anecdotes from practicing coaches
Download or read book Coaching for Equity written by Elena Aguilar and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2020-07-14 with total page 418 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Your Guide to Creating Equitable Schools If we hope to interrupt educational inequities and create schools in which every child thrives, we must open our hearts to purposeful conversation and hone our skills to make those conversations effective. With characteristic honesty and wisdom, Elena Aguilar inspires us to commit to transforming our classrooms, lays bare the hidden obstacles to equity, and helps us see how to overcome these obstacles, one conversation at a time. Coaching for Equity is packed with the resources necessary to implement Transformational Coaching in any organization. In addition to an updated coaching framework and corresponding rubrics, a comprehensive set of coaching tools puts success in every coach’s hands. Extensive personal narratives demonstrate what coaching for equity looks like and help us see how we can make every conversation count towards building a more just and equitable world. Coaching for Equity covers critical topics in the larger conversation about racial equity, and helps readers develop the knowledge, dispositions and skills to be able to: Talk productively about race, Build trust to support vulnerability, Unpack mental models and change someone’s mind, Observe classrooms and collect data to support equitable outcomes, Inspire others and deepen commitment, Evaluate and celebrate growth. Perfect for teachers, teacher leaders, coaches and administrators, Coaching for Equity offers extensive strategies for talking about race, power, and systems of oppression. In framing the rationale for transformational conversations, Coaching for Equity gives us the context we need to enter into this work. In laying out the strategies, tools and models for critical conversations, it gives us the way forward. Comprehensive, concrete, and deeply human, Coaching for Equity is the guide for those who choose to accept responsibility for interrupting inequities in schools. It is for all educators who know there is a better way.
Download or read book Learning Along the Way written by Diane Sweeney and published by Stenhouse Publishers. This book was released on 2003 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: You will see concrete examples of how your school can move away from a one-size-fits-all professional development model to create an authentic learning environment that meets the needs of individual teachers. The book features chapters focusing on: implementing an instructional coaching model -- establishing study groups among teachers -- using observation as a means to model effective instruction -- going deeper with discussion through the use of Critical Friends protocols -- examining various ways adults process new information -- encouraging teachers to take leadership roles -- focusing the principal's leadership around the professional development model.
Download or read book Instructional Coaching written by Jim Knight and published by Corwin. This book was released on 2007-05 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Teachers helping teachers is a great way to create a powerful instructional staff. Knight has included very practical and useful tools to help teachers achieve excellence." --Dale E. Moxley, Principal, Round Lake Elementary School, Mount Dora, FL "Provides valuable insight for mentors who are in the field working daily with novice teachers." J. Helen Perkins, Assistant Professor, The University of Memphis An innovative professional development strategy that facilitates change, improves instruction, and transforms school culture! Instructional coaching, a research-based, job-embedded approach to instructional intervention, provides the assistance and encouragement necessary to implement new programs that improve student learning. The product of more than eight years of study, this approach to professional development has been proven to help schools respond to the pressures of accountability and reform. Experienced trainer, developer, and researcher Jim Knight describes the "nuts and bolts" of instructional coaching and explains the essential skills that instructional coaches need, including getting teachers on board, providing model lessons, observing teachers, and engaging in reflective conversations. Each user-friendly chapter includes: First-person stories from successful coaches Sidebars highlighting important information A "Going Deeper" section of suggested resources Forms, worksheets, checklists, logs, reports, and other ready-to-use tools A short summary of the main chapter points This book is perfect for coaches, aspiring coaches, as well as the staff developers, trainers, teacher leaders, principals, and other educators who work with coaches and oversee coaching programs. Now, Jim Knight is offering his expertise in an online professional development opportunity!
Download or read book High Impact Instruction written by Jim Knight and published by Corwin Press. This book was released on 2013 with total page 393 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Small changes can lead to big results! Best-selling author Jim Knight presents the high-leverage strategies that make the biggest difference in student learning. Featuring checklists, numerous observation tools, and online videos of teachers implementing the practices, this revolutionary book focuses on the three areas of high-impact instruction: Content planning, including using guiding questions, learning maps, and formative assessment Instructional practices such as the use of thinking prompts, effective questions, challenging assignments, and experiential learning Community building, in which you shape a classroom culture that promotes well-being, creativity, learning, and high expectations
Download or read book Trust in Schools written by Anthony Bryk and published by Russell Sage Foundation. This book was released on 2002-09-05 with total page 238 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Most Americans agree on the necessity of education reform, but there is little consensus about how this goal might be achieved. The rhetoric of standards and vouchers has occupied center stage, polarizing public opinion and affording little room for reflection on the intangible conditions that make for good schools. Trust in Schools engages this debate with a compelling examination of the importance of social relationships in the successful implementation of school reform. Over the course of three years, Bryk and Schneider, together with a diverse team of other researchers and school practitioners, studied reform in twelve Chicago elementary schools. Each school was undergoing extensive reorganization in response to the Chicago School Reform Act of 1988, which called for greater involvement of parents and local community leaders in their neighborhood schools. Drawing on years longitudinal survey and achievement data, as well as in-depth interviews with principals, teachers, parents, and local community leaders, the authors develop a thorough account of how effective social relationships—which they term relational trust—can serve as a prime resource for school improvement. Using case studies of the network of relationships that make up the school community, Bryk and Schneider examine how the myriad social exchanges that make up daily life in a school community generate, or fail to generate, a successful educational environment. The personal dynamics among teachers, students, and their parents, for example, influence whether students regularly attend school and sustain their efforts in the difficult task of learning. In schools characterized by high relational trust, educators were more likely to experiment with new practices and work together with parents to advance improvements. As a result, these schools were also more likely to demonstrate marked gains in student learning. In contrast, schools with weak trust relations saw virtually no improvement in their reading or mathematics scores. Trust in Schools demonstrates convincingly that the quality of social relationships operating in and around schools is central to their functioning, and strongly predicts positive student outcomes. This book offer insights into how trust can be built and sustained in school communities, and identifies some features of public school systems that can impede such development. Bryk and Schneider show how a broad base of trust across a school community can provide a critical resource as education professional and parents embark on major school reforms. A Volume in the American Sociological Association's Rose Series in Sociology
Download or read book The Instructional Playbook written by Jim Knight and published by ASCD. This book was released on 2020-11-25 with total page 234 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In schools, every day is "game day." Every day, teachers need the best resources and forms of support because students deserve the best we as educators can offer. An instructional playbook aims to serve as that kind of support: a tool that coaches can use to help teachers match specific learning goals with the right research-based instructional strategies. Coaches have enormous potential to help teachers learn and implement new teaching practices, but coaches will be effective only if they deeply understand the strategies they describe and their explanations are clear. The Instructional Playbook: The Missing Link for Translating Research into Practice addresses both issues head on and offers a simple and clear explanation of how to create a playbook uniquely designed to meet teachers' instructional needs. The idea of an instructional playbook has caught fire since Jim Knight described it in The Impact Cycle (2017). This book helps instructional coaches create playbooks that produce a common language about high-impact teaching strategies, deepen everyone's understanding of what instructional coaches do, and, most important, support teachers and students in classrooms. “em>A joint publication of ASCD and One Fine Bird Press.
