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Now that you have seen the playbook, let's check your stats with some review questions. If you are unsure of an answer, please refer back to the playbook.
Post-Assessment
- What is coaching and why is it more effective than traditional approaches (e.g., one-shot) to professional development?
- Which coaching model would best support your existing school-based initiatives in literacy, co-teaching, math, positive behavioral support, and so forth?
- To get the proverbial ball rolling, what variation or format of coaching would the teachers and specialists in your school be most comfortable engaging in initially?
- According to Joyce & Showers, several elements must be provided together, over time, to develop and hone effective teaching skills. Explain these elements and provide an example of how they could be done (i.e., what the approach might look like in your school).
- How can you determine whether coaching is effective, not only formatively, but also summatively?