Coaching is increasingly used in early childhood education (ECE) programs as an opportunity to support professional development and cultivate optimal teacher reflection, practice, and effectiveness. Through the lens of the teacher, this module explores teacher voice and its importance in preparing for coaching experiences that lead to quality coaching outcomes. The module shares comprehensive strategies to build knowledge of the coaching process and coaching collaborations. (3 hours)
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Objectives
- Identify and reflect on the meaning of coaching and coaching frameworks.
- Recognize how coaching is used as an ongoing, collaborative, job-embedded professional development approach to support teacher effectiveness and strong child outcomes.
- Reflect on and assess the coaching process to support quality improvement and teacher inquiry through the teacher's lens.
- Craft an action plan to prepare for and support lasting impacts of quality coaching.
