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1 MARKETPLACE SAVE 20% ON PEER COACHING NOW! USE PROMO CODE Z169 AT SHOP.ASCD.ORG Offer expires June 30, 2015 ASCD Author Pam Robbins on the Flexibility of Peer Coaching Peer coaching activities can be chosen to reflect the needs, aspirations, and trust levels of the individuals who will be engaged in them. According to author Pam Robbins, coaching activities fall into two categories: collaborative work and formal coaching. Collaborative work engages teachers in using structures that build trust and increase their capacity to promote learning. These activities may include dialogue about a specific student, study and practice using a lesson strategy, problem solving, or exploring a conceptual understanding. Collaborative work is usually not tied to a classroom observation, whereas formal coaching does include classroom observation. In settings where trust exists, peer coaches move seamlessly between collaborative work and formal coaching, depending on need and focus. According to Jayme Thompson at Sewickley Academy, peer coaching "helps us to become more self-aware and conscious of how we teach and how it affects our students' learning. It provides an awareness that aids our planning and preparation. Instead of looking for judgment [i.e. good job!] we look at the outcomes and what behavior/learning/ teaching led to those outcomes." Examining Collaborative Work and Peer Coaching Roles Peer coaching can encompass many structures, roles, and activities. Collaborative work often serves to build readiness for formal coaching roles, though individuals engaged in formal coaching roles may also participate in collaborative work. LOOK INSIDE! Collaborative Work Sharing stories about teaching practices Analyzing videos of teaching practices Solving problems of professional practice Implementing study groups Having conversations focused on student work Participating in book talks Participating in data talks Coplanning lessons Source: From Peer Coaching to Enrich Professional Practice, School Culture, and Student Learning (p. 24), by P. Robbins, 2015, Alexandria, VA: ASCD by ASCD. Peer Coaching to Enrich Professional Practice, School Culture, and Student Learning Pam Robbins Formal Coaching Roles Coteach one or more lessons Act as collaborator Serve as expert advisor Act as a mentor Serve as a mirror Provide professional learning resources Stock #: XB4 Get a sneak peak and read a sample from this book at ADDITIONAL RESOURCES Learning From Coaching: How do I work with an instructional coach to grow as a teacher? Nina Morel Get the advice you need to make the most of a coaching relationship and ensure it helps you think more deeply about your work and strengthens your teaching. Educator and instructional coach Nina Morel addresses your concerns and equips you with strategies to get coaching relationships started on the right foot to ensure continuous progress and success. Administrators may want to get this book in bulk and distribute it widely to create a positive climate for coaching and encourage open collaboration and sharing of effective teaching practices. (ASCD Arias publication, 2014) 5" x 7 3/4", 48 pages ASCD Members: $9.99 Nonmembers: $12.99 Stock #: SF114066XB4 ASCD Members: $5.99 Nonmembers: $ ASCD (2723) or call Online Study Guide Included

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