The Literacy Coaching Challenge 3/e

Models and Methods for Grades K-8

GUILFORD PUBLICATIONSISBN:9781593857110

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By Michael C. McKenna, Sharon Walpole
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212

When the goal is supporting excellent teaching, there is no "one-size-fits-all" approach. This book helps literacy coaches and administrators navigate the many choices they face as they develop and fine-tune a coaching program that offers the best fit for a particular school. The authors draw on current research as well as their extensive experience in K-8 settings. Provided is clear guidance (with helpful reproducibles) on: * Major coaching models and how to choose among them * "Teaching teachers" more effectively using principles of adult learning and motivation * The role of reading assessment in coaching * Balancing classroom-level, grade-level, and whole-school tasks * Special considerations in middle school coaching.

1. Models of Coaching 2. Serving Adult Learners 3. Serving Adult Learners in School Contexts 4. The Role of Assessment in Coaching 5. Providing Professional Support 6. Classroom-Level Coaching 7. Grade-Level Coaching 8. Literacy Coaching in the Middle Grades 9. The Challenge of Reluctant Teachers

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