Quality Teaching in a Culture of Coaching

by Stephen G. Barkley

As the world has changed, so has teaching. School districts are increasingly turning to coaching and mentoring programs to address issues such as teacher retention, adequate yearly progress, National Board Certification, and Quality Teacher requirements. Research shows adding the component of coaching to a teacher's skill development increases his/her effectiveness significantly and also improves student learning. Quality Teaching in a Culture of Coaching : Identifies and describes the role of coach in education, Outlines a coaching process, Reveals specific skills needed to develop an effective coaching program. Features: Real-life schools and districts with various types of coaching programs, Scripts of actual coaching conversations, Graphs and visuals that explain text, Useful models, Practical applications of coaching to various circumstances. Will be helpful to teachers in increasing their professionalism, empowerment, self-esteem, and confidence as educators focused on quality instruction for students. This guide delivers valuable information with a style that promises to be light, lively, and humorous.

Genres: Nonfiction

224 pages, Paperback

First published January 28, 2005

Reviews

[Maliza 4cambodia · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was a quick read on peer coaching. I had several take aways including the idea of positive phrasing and the questions a coach could ask during a coaching session.

[Torben Rasmussen · Rating 4 out of 5]

When picking up this book, I was looking for a book about using coaching in teaching and learning. Instead this book by Stephen Barkley adresses the use of coaching in the educational system, between teachers. While this was not the intended topic, this book is a quite good introduction to coaching between professional peers. Also it is an inspiring look at how to be professional and structured at improving and learning as an organisation. It is exciting to witness how schools and teachers dedicate themselves to improving their profession and themselves.

[Jessica · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great book to use for a Study Group for Instructional Coaches