Welcome to "Ask the Tech Coach," a podcast for Instructional Coaches and Technology Integration Specialists.
In this episode of “https://www.teachercast.net/episodes/ask-the-tech-coach/ (Ask the Tech Coach),” Jeff sits down with Instructional Coach Renee Dawson to discuss the various ways that Coaches can start meaningful and authentic conversations that result in positive interactions in the classroom.
If you would like to be a part of future podcasts and share your thoughts, https://www.teachercast.net/podcastguestform (please contact the podcast). We would love to have you join the show. Question of the Week Our favorite part of recording a live podcast each week is participating in the great conversations that happen on our live chat, on social media, and in our comments section.
This week’s question is:
Question Topic What are great ways of connecting with teachers that are effective in helping coaches enter classrooms and have meaningful interactions with teachers? Weekly Topic Instructional Coaching Conversation Starters that Actually Work!
Sample Conversation Starters
What can I take off your plate?
Which of these ways could I be the most helpful to you?
co-planning, curating resources, providing time for collaboration with another teacher, etc, other
What is on your mind?
What can I do to help your process?
What is going well?
How can I support you?
What are you struggling with?
What information do you need?
How can I be a partner to you this week, quarter, semester, etc
What is currently keeping you up at night?
What part can I play in this process?
Are there any ways I can support you?
What problems can I help you solve?
What are a few things that I can help you organize to be more efficient and feel less stressed?
What is something I can try to take off your plate to help you out?
Tell me what is working in your classroom.
Where are your victories happening?
What are your goals this week?
Do you want me to listen or would you like me to give you constructive feedback?
What task takes up a lot of time?
Can I cover your class while you use the restroom and grab some coffee?
Tips for Second-Year Instructional Coaches
Create a schedule and stick to it
Put everything on your calendar
Use a Booking Calendar
Microsoft Bookings
Calendry
Create a Wakelet with your Coaching Menu and Feedback Forms (NEED A LINK)
Create a communication system with your teachers
Calendar Booking App
GroupMe
Personal Organization
Wakelet
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[convertkit form=3439843] About our Guest: Renee Dawson Renee Dawson has been in the education field for 16 years. As a Special Education teacher, she taught in elementary, middle, and high school settings in self-contained, co-taught, and...