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The Joy of Coaching

Characteristics of Effective Instructional Coaches
By: Rebecca Frazier

Foreword by Jim Knight

Discover the most important characteristics of the best coaches and hone them in yourself—with examples, stories, activities, exercises, action points, and resources for renewal.


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  • Grade Level: PreK-12
  • ISBN: 9781506333786
  • Published By: Corwin
  • Year: 2020
  • Page Count: 320
  • Publication date: August 27, 2020
Price: $48.95
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The secrets of coaching excellence are already inside you

Successful coaching has long been seen as a mental exercise—in order to do right by the teachers you serve, you put theory into practice, establish orderly processes, analyze data effectively, and implement externally mandated reforms. The truth, though, is that truly great coaches derive their success not just from what they do, but also from who they are.

This groundbreaking book, based on research from an innovative mixed-methods study, provides a holistic approach to coaching that honors both mind and heart. As you explore the most important characteristics of the best instructional coaches—caring, authenticity, trustworthiness, flexibility, and more—you’ll develop and hone those same characteristics in yourself. Features include:

· A framework and structure for developing the characteristics of effective instructional coaches

· Comprehensive analysis of each characteristic

· Examples and stories of effective coaching in action

· Activities, exercises, and action points

· Resources for encouragement and renewal

School coaches have the power to make a real difference in the lives and futures of teachers and students. By balancing your outward competencies with the inspirational application of your own inward growth, you’ll bring new joy—and success—into your coaching relationships.


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Rebecca Frazier

Table of Contents

Foreword by Jim Knight

Acknowledgments

About the Author

Introduction and Overview

Chapter 1: Collaborative

Chapter 2: Caring

Chapter 3: Competent

Chapter 4: Authentic

Chapter 5: Quality Communicator

Chapter 6: Inspirational

Chapter 7: Flexible

Chapter 8: Trustworthy

Chapter 9: Planned

Chapter 10: Models

Appendix A: Competent Cliff Notes

Appendix B: TCT Coaching Program Research Summary

References

Index

Reviews

Quote by Shelly Kelly, Curriculum and Instructional Coach, Great Falls Public Schools, MT: "The Joy of Coaching brings 'the basic elements of humanness' to the forefront of education."
"The Joy of Coaching brings 'the basic elements of humanness' to the forefront of education."
Shelly Kelly
Curriculum and Instructional Coach, Great Falls Public Schools, MT
Quote by Kendra Hanzlik, Instructional Coach, College Community School District, IA: "Instructional coaching is becoming a much more common professional learning structure for supporting teachers, but it is still a new enough endeavor that there is a lack of knowledge, experience, and expertise on which to draw. Frazier, in particular, addresses the 'softer.' but equally important, side of coaching competency. This is a worthwhile read for instructional coaches or principals or other administrators who might support instructional coaches."
"Instructional coaching is becoming a much more common professional learning structure for supporting teachers, but it is still a new enough endeavor that there is a lack of knowledge, experience, and expertise on which to draw. Frazier, in particular, addresses the 'softer.' but equally important, side of coaching competency. This is a worthwhile read for instructional coaches or principals or other administrators who might support instructional coaches."
Kendra Hanzlik
Instructional Coach, College Community School District, IA
Quote by Laura Linde, Educator, District 77: "Most books on coaching are focused more on the skills, strategies, methodology and concepts. The Joy of Coaching is a refreshing way to look at coaching with joy and “humanness”. It takes us from our current state and level of high stakes testing to a level that motivates, inspires, and instills the mindset that learning can and should be joyful and based on care and respect of the individuals."
"Most books on coaching are focused more on the skills, strategies, methodology and concepts. The Joy of Coaching is a refreshing way to look at coaching with joy and “humanness”. It takes us from our current state and level of high stakes testing to a level that motivates, inspires, and instills the mindset that learning can and should be joyful and based on care and respect of the individuals."
Laura Linde
Educator, District 77
Quote by Brian E. Fernandes, Reading Specialist, Hampden Meadows School, RI: "With the focus on Common Core so many educators/coaches forget about the little things- relationships, interpersonal relationships and that sometimes even providing food during workshops is a benefit to make people cared for and nurtured and most especially, appreciated. The Joy of Coaching is an important part of who a coach is. If you don’t embody these qualities, this book will guide you on how to begin adopting them and see how they can impact one’s practice, teacher quality, and student achievement."
"With the focus on Common Core so many educators/coaches forget about the little things- relationships, interpersonal relationships and that sometimes even providing food during workshops is a benefit to make people cared for and nurtured and most especially, appreciated. The Joy of Coaching is an important part of who a coach is. If you don’t embody these qualities, this book will guide you on how to begin adopting them and see how they can impact one’s practice, teacher quality, and student achievement."
Brian E. Fernandes
Reading Specialist, Hampden Meadows School, RI

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Price: $48.95
Volume Discounts applied in Shopping Cart

Review Copies

Review copies may be requested by individuals planning to purchase 10 or more copies for a team or considering a book for adoption in a higher ed course. To request a review copy, contact sales@corwin.com.

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