3.2 Students will develop a theoretical background for working as a mentor and an instructional coach.

Artifact: Coaching Model Comparison

Reflection:

I chose the Coaching Model Comparison again as it illustrates the application of various coaching principles and methodologies I use and believe in. It provides a solid theoretical foundation for effective mentoring and coaching practices. By understanding these models, I can implement strategies that promote professional growth and enhance instructional effectiveness. Both schools I have coached in use Jim Knight's Impact Cycle as their main grounding for coaching. I like to use the Google Certified Coach program to help structure the cycles I lead teachers through, and my current school also has a focus on design thinking. All three of these cycles are useful in different ways for me, as a mentor and instructional coach.