Cognitive Coaching: Developing Self-Directed Leaders and Learners

by Arthur L. Costa, Robert J. Garmston

In this greatly expanded and extensively updated edition of a widely popular resource you see how teachers' individual and collective capacities for continuing self-improvement are strengthened over time through Cognitive Coaching. You gain essential skills, protocols, guidance, research and resources to use when implementing Cognitive Coaching principles and values in your own school setting.Working toward the goals of making school better places where more students succeed and satisfaction in learning and teaching prevail, Costa and Garmston let you know about their own learning, and how new research and practice can support individuals and schools in reaching higher, more satisfying, and more holistic performance. Organized into four sections, the book clearly and effectively presents these the meanings of cognitive coaching; the basics of teaching excellence; strategies and tactics for engaging in coaching; and how to integrate Cognitive Coaching throughout the system.

Genres: Education, Leadership

603 pages, Kindle Edition

First published July 30, 2015

About the author

Arthur L. Costa is professor emeritus of education at California State University, Sacramento. He has served as a classroom teacher, a curriculum consultant, and assistant superintendent for instruction, and the direction of educational programs for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration.

Reviews

[Valerie Yi · Rating 4 out of 5]

Dense at the end, but a great supplement to the in-person training

[Matt · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a toolkit as much as a book. I recommend it to anyone looking to expand their ability to improve the self-directedness of colleagues and employees. One caveat: I advise taking a Cognitive Coaching training or at least engage in a group study around this text. The ideas are something to be applied and practiced repeatedly in order to gain proficiency in supporting others' growth.

[Connie · Rating 5 out of 5]

A fantastic resource. I've been reading through this book for the past year since having taken the Cognitive Coaching training. The training and the book have both been illuminating and have strengthened my belief that every educator can benefit from coaching.

[Mel Taylor · Rating 5 out of 5]

Practical and helpful when working with a group and trying to get the most out of groups! It is especially useful as a resource following the 8 day cognitive coaching training!

[Bev DeVore-Wedding · Rating 3 out of 5]

Read this as a required book study in my department. Okay but not really new content.