Student-Centered Coaching: The Moves

by Diane Sweeney, Illa Noyz

Overview

The essential coaching moves that every coach needs to know

Student-centered coaching is a highly effective, evidence-based coaching model that shifts the focus from “fixing” teachers to collaborating with them to design instruction that targets student outcomes. But what does this look like in practice? This book shows you the day-to-day coaching moves that build powerful coaching relationships. Readers will find:

• Coaching moves that can be used before, during, and after lessons
• An abundance of field-tested tools and practices that can be put to immediate use
• Original video clips that depict and unpack key moves
• Richly detailed anecdotes from practicing coaches

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781506325262
Publisher:	SAGE Publications
Publication date:	12/06/2016
Pages:	192
Sales rank:	16,324
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 10.00(h) x (d)

About the Author

Diane Sweeney is the author of Student-Centered Coaching: The Moves (Corwin, 2016), Student-Centered Coaching: A Guide for K-8 Coaches and Principals (Corwin, 2011) and Student-Centered Coaching at the Secondary Level (Corwin, 2013). Each of these books is grounded in the simple but powerful premise that coaching can be designed to more directly impact student learning. Her first book, Learning Along the Way (Stenhouse, 2003) shares the story of how an urban elementary school transformed itself to become a learning community.

Diane spends her time speaking and consulting for schools and educational organizations across the country. She is also an instructor for the University of Wisconsin, Madison. When she isn’t working in schools, she loves to spend time outside with her family in Denver, Colorado.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments
About the Authors
Introduction
Our Coaching Beliefs
Core Practices for Student-Centered Coaching
Student-Centered Coaching Is Driven by Formative Assessment Data
How Student-Centered Coaching Compares With Other Coaching Models
Moving Forward
Chapter 1: Setting Goals for Coaching Cycles
The Move—Setting Goals for Coaching Cycles
Why Setting Goals for Coaching Cycles Is Important
What Setting Goals for Coaching Cycles Looks Like
Lessons From the Field
Tools and Techniques
A Final Thought
Chapter 2: Using Learning Targets
The Move—Using Learning Targets
Why Using Learning Targets Is Important
What Using Learning Targets Looks Like
Lessons From the Field
Tools and Techniques
A Final Thought
Chapter 3: Getting Ready for Coaching in the Classroom
The Move—Getting Ready for Coaching in the Classroom
Why Getting Ready for Coaching in the Classroom Is Important
What Getting Ready for Coaching in the Classroom Looks Like
Lessons From the Field
Tools and Techniques
A Final Thought
Chapter 4: Noticing and Naming
The Move—Noticing and Naming
Why Noticing and Naming Is Important
What Noticing and Naming Looks Like
Lessons From the Field
Tools and Techniques
A Final Thought
Chapter 5: Micro Modeling
The Move—Micro Modeling
Why Micro Modeling Is Important
What Micro Modeling Looks Like
Lessons From the Field
Tools and Techniques
A Final Thought
Chapter 6: Thinking Aloud
The Move—Thinking Aloud
Why Thinking Aloud Is Important
What Thinking Aloud Looks Like
Lessons From the Field
Tools and Techniques
A Final Thought
Chapter 7: Sorting Student Work
The Move—Sorting Student Work
Why Sorting Student Work Is Important
What Sorting Student Work Looks Like
Lessons From the Field
Tools and Techniques
A Final Thought
Chapter 8: Providing Strengths-Based Feedback
The Move—Providing Strengths-Based Feedback
Why Providing Strengths-Based Feedback Is Important
What Providing Strengths-Based Feedback Looks Like
Lessons From the Field
Tools and Techniques
A Final Thought
Chapter 9: Measuring the Impact of Coaching
The Move—Measuring the Impact of Coaching
Why Measuring the Impact of Coaching Is Important
What Measuring the Impact of Coaching Looks Like
Lessons From the Field
Tools and Techniques
A Final Thought
In Closing
Appendix
Resource A—If/Then Charts
Resource B—Coaching Logs
Resource C—Language Stems
Resource D—Planning Tools
Resource E—Agreements and Protocols
Resource F—Results-Based Coaching Tool
References
Index

Editorial Reviews

"This book contains many hands-on techniques that can serve coaches well in working with teachers (and students). It addresses a lot of the common pitfalls that occur when learning to be a coach. The book serves as a great tool for experienced coaches as well as those just entering into the position."

Ann M. Lorey

"Student-Centered Coaching: The Moves would have been particularly helpful when I began coaching six years ago. Even now, I have gleaned new insight into what coaching should look like and how to make forward progress with teachers."

Ruthanne Munger