During the IMPLEMENTATION process of the PDP it is essential that evidence is collected during the achievement of goals. This phase involves the continuous development of improving practice to ensure that students have the best opportunity to achieve syllabus outcomes. In order to support this reflective practice, having support from a supervisor or colleague is invaluable to identify if adjustments need to be made.
Why coaching?Coaching is an approach that allows the teacher to engage in a process of self reflection in order to refine and refocus their practice. AITSL has provided a range of resources to support teachers and leaders throughout the coaching process.
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Coaching questionsIn the process of creating goals and supporting their achievement, it is important to ask the right kind of questions to guide and support teachers. This link provides some examples of questions that you may like to use to coach teachers through their performance and development.
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GROWTH coaching conversation'What does a coaching conversation sound like?'
Coaching conversations are all about actively listening and asking thought-provoking questions to stimulate self reflection and self direction. Click the link below to read a coaching conversation taking place. |
A step-by-step checklist for having
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Handling poor performance - by looking at what's working |
Sometimes there is the need to talk to have a 'difficult conversation' about their practice. As a leader, these conversations are needed and should not be avoided. This link provides some simple steps to follow so that the issue is addressed and that a positive outcome results at the end of this process.
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How do you begin a conversation about performance improvement? A good start is to look at what is currently working or what is being done well
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