See how instructional coaches need to pay careful attention to the language used when conferring individually with teachers. Examine how to structure questions and comments in ways that will help teachers reflect, plan, and open themselves up to new possibilities. Collect strategies for talking with colleagues in ways that encourage deeper thinking and reflection, as well as independent problem solving. This session includes tools and protocols to help in your coaching conversations.
Bethanie Pletcher is currently an assistant professor of literacy education in the curriculum and instruction department at Texas A&M University – Corpus Christi.