2018-2019 Academic Catalog 
    
    Mar 29, 2024  
2018-2019 Academic Catalog [Archived Catalog]

EDL 719 - Coaching and Facilitation for Teacher Leaders


Credits: Three (3)
Prerequisite: EDL-710
One of the primary roles of a teacher leader is to serve as an instructional coach to assist teachers in the continuous improvement of their craft. This course focuses on the essential skills that instructional coaches need, including building a climate of trust, modeling best practices, observing teachers and facilitating reflective conversations using the Cognitive Coaching Model. Candidates will also explore some of the common obstacles faced by instructional coaches and how these obstacles may be overcome.