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A process by which one individual, the coach, creates structured, focused interaction and uses appropriate strategies, tools, and techniques to promote desirable & sustainable change for the benefit of the learner & organization Coaching is a process, not an event, just as learning is a process that requires “repetition, time, application and reflection.” Mink, 1993
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COACHING IN CHILD
WELFARE
M A R C H 21 , 2
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DEFINITION OF COACHING
A process by which one individual, the coach, creates structured, focused interaction and uses appropriate strategies, tools, and techniques to promote desirable & sustainable change for the benefit of the learner & organization
Coaching is a process, not an event, just as learning is a process that requires “repetition, time, application and reflection.” Mink, 1993
TENETS OF COACHING1) Most successful when voluntary2) Enrollment3) Flourishes when it is separated from
supervision/performance evaluation4) It is an ongoing process5) It is based on collaborative relationship6) Requires atmosphere of trust and
experimentation
7) It is based on evidence:• Based on adult learning principles• Promote learners ability to reflect on action• Determine effectiveness of action or practice• Develop a plan for refinement and use of the
action in immediate and future situations8) Increases success in the organization.
VALUE OF COACHING1. Coaching is a key tool to improving systemic
implementation of a practice
2. Coaching involves a change in behavior
3. Coaching is a vehicle for embedded professional development
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OUTCOMES(JOYCE AND SHOWERS, 2002)
Professional Development Elements
Knowledge Level(Estimated percentage of participants understanding contents)
Skill Level(Estimated percentage of participants demonstrating proficiency in the instructional practices)
Transfer to Practice(Estimated percentage of participants regularly implementing instructional practices in the classroom)
Theory(e.g., presenter explains content - what it is, why it is important, and how to teach it)
10% 5% 0%
Demonstration(e.g., presenter models instructional practices)
30% 30% 0%
Practice(e.g., participants implement instructional practices during the session)
60% 60% 5%
Coaching(e.g., participants receive ongoing support and guidance when the return to the classroom)
95% 95% 95%
COACHING IS LIKE HOME VISITING
STAGES OF COACHING
Skills
Coach
ing
COACHING MODELInitial Interest
Joint Planning
Observation & Demonstration
Self Reflection/Analysis
Facilitated Feedback & Reflection
Evaluation
Closing
STAGES OF COACHING
Perform
ance
and Dev
elopmen
t Coa
ching
CLEAR MODEL• Contracting• Listening• Exploring• Action• Review
COACHING ON THE GROUND
• Peer to Peer• Supervisor• Outside coach• Expert coach• Group coaching• Coaching and technology
COACHING TOOLKIT AND TRAINING
DISCUSSION AND SHARING