Differentiated Coaching: A Framework for Helping Teachers Change

by Jane A.G. Kise

"Jane Kise′s Differentiated Coaching aligns with the fundamental belief of coaching in the other person′s ability to generate solutions and continuously improve and grow. In our world of fast change and results which often minimizes relationships and produces little change, this book illuminates the importance of intentionally knowing and caring about those we (coach)."
-Kathryn Kee, Leadership Coach & Consultant
Coaching School Results, Inc.
Past President, National Staff Development Council

"This is an outstanding book which has the potential to help educators make significant positive changes in staff development and teaching. I now have an understanding of why specific behaviors are observed during staff development and why it often does not promote real change. This book is a ′must read′ for all educators who want to successfully help others in their schools improve their practices."
-Charles F. Adamchik, Jr., Corporate Director of Curriculum
Learning Sciences International

Discover how a coaching model based on teachers′ learning styles can impact student success!

Change is hard work, even when we are convinced it′s worth the effort. Teachers are expected to change without clear explanations or evidence of how the changes will benefit them or their students. Meaningful change is most likely to occur when teachers′ beliefs, feelings, and personality are taken into consideration.

Differentiated Coaching applies the latest research and theory of personality type, multiple intelligences, experiential learning models, and mind styles models to create a differentiated approach for staff development. This innovative resource touches on six key

A common framework for unbiased reflection on education Teachers′ strengths and beliefs about teaching and learning Information and evidence that can influence those beliefs The needs of the teacher during change The relationship of what is being learned to the problem the teacher wants to solve in the classroom The value of creating an environment for deep, reflective collaboration among teachers When teachers understand how their strengths and beliefs may lock them into practices that limit freedom to help students succeed, they can begin to entertain fresh possibilities and stay open to new avenues for professional growth. 

Genres: Education

264 pages, Paperback

First published February 1, 2006

About the author

Jane Kise is a writer, education consultant, and corporate trainer. She has written over 25 books, including Educator Bandwidth, Doable Differentiation, Differentiated Coaching, and Intentional Leadership. She is a past president of the Association for Psychological Type International, an organization dedicated to constructive use of differences.

Reviews

[Lindsay Bowley · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book completely changes how I will relate to others at work. I am excited to differentiate with my staff just like they are expected to differentiate with their students!

[Sarah Hanawald · Rating 4 out of 5]

Kise pulls it all together in this book and it really works! She discusses the need to actually know the teachers we are coaching and then designing our coaching to support their needs and their pedagogical styles. Seems obvious? It is, but Kise then does the reader a favor by getting very specific about how to accomplish these two things.

First--getting to know teachers well. How do we do that? Kise recommends using more than one tool. She suggests using personality types (a la Myers Briggs) and learning about teachers' mental models. She provides some quick survey instruments and illustrates her theories with descriptions of case studies.

[Jane · Rating 5 out of 5]

Yes, I'm the author. But that means I've seen the transformation that occurs when coaches take time to understand this framework and make constructive use of differences--and model in their work with teachers the individualized approach we expect teachers to take with students!

[Kaylynne Watson · Rating 3 out of 5]

Helpful--Coaches should read!

[Tito · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great book!