The other day I was sitting in a PD session discussing the differences between teachers and facilitators or coaches. What we determined is that facilitators/coaches are always working to help their pupils develop ownership of their own learning. I realized then that in my job as a high school leadership teacher I rarely teach, yet I am always coaching. As a leadership coach my goal is to get my students to take control of their own leadership development. Here are some strategies I use everyday while coaching my leadership students:
- provide resources and knowledge
- ask questions and challenge current thinking
- identify roles
- clarify expectations
- identify strengths and weaknesses
- provide real life opportunities to demonstrate skills/learning
- encourage reflection and discussion
- Build Individual Relationships
For me, the shift away from being teacher who delivers content, sets deadlines, and evaluates to a facilitator who builds relationships, encourages reflection, and provides opportunities has been the best move of my teaching career.
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