Collaborative relationships spur professional growth
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The following is original research that practitioners may find useful in exploring coach-teacher relationships.
Relationship capital: The quality of interpersonal connections and relationships is integral to the collaboration.
Reciprocal/co-planned: All participants create goals and content of sessions.
Constructed/organic: Authentic meaning making occurs when participants create appropriate lessons, sessions, and units for the situation.
Job-embedded/sustained: On-the-job learning opportunities are contextualized and apply throughout the school day.
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