ERIC Number: EJ1083974
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2015
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The Growth of Instructional Coaching Partner Conversations in a PreK-3rd Grade Teacher Professional Development Experience
Thomas, Earl E.; Bell, David L.; Spelman, Maureen; Briody, Jennifer
Journal of Adult Education, v44 n2 p1-6 2015
Instructional coaching that supports teachers' with revising teaching practices is not understood. This study sought to understand the impact of the instructional coaching experience by recording coaching conversations/interactions with teachers. The purpose was to determine if the type of coaching conversations changed overtime during three defined time periods within a 3-year project. A quantitative design was conducted using a sample size of 5 faith-based elementary schools. Data was collected using the Instructional Coaching Scale by Woodruff. The results revealed that instructional coaching conversations/ interactions changed towards a more interactive style and teachers became more involved in the coaching experience.
Descriptors: Coaching (Performance), Discussion (Teaching Technique), Statistical Analysis, Elementary Schools, Elementary School Teachers, Preschool Education, Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3, Program Effectiveness, Faculty Development, Measures (Individuals), Predictor Variables
Mountain Plains Adult Education Association. c/o Adult Learning Center, 815 Front Street, Helena, MT 59602. Tel: 406-324-2118; Web site: https://www.mpaea.org/?page=publications
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Elementary Education; Preschool Education; Early Childhood Education; Grade 1; Primary Education; Grade 2; Grade 3
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Language: English
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