Things to Consider as You Coach the Coach

Coaching the Coach - Consider the Following

A major component of the assignment is to practice coaching.  It is important that you have have a meaningful dialogue about the coaching you observe so that the coach becomes more effective.  Listed below are some things to consider as you watch the video.



Is the coach really listening?  What clues lead you to your answer?

Is the conversation between the coach and the teacher a dialogue or a series of questions?

Is the discussion authentic or does it appear to be almost scripted?  Why?

Are there any clues to the relationship between the coach and coachee?

How does the coach and the teacher arrive at the concerns to be observed by the coach?

Are the mutually agreed upon concerns addressed by the coach in the post-observation?

Is the feedback relevant and useful to the teacher?

Does coaching actually take place?

Who does most of the talking?

Does the teacher seem to buy-in to the benefit of having a  coach?

Based on what you saw in the video, would you consider this coaching session a success? 

What tips would you suggest to improve the coach's work in the second cycle?

Did the coach use any of the Partnership Principles?