“The mind works best in the presence of a question.”
This observation by Nancy Kline (2009) is a reminder to us coaches about the power of good questions in helping our clients to think. It came to mind recently when I was asked to share my reflections about the coaching skill of questioning.
Inspired by this helpful approach, I propose “three C’s of questioning” - factors that contribute to effective questioning in coaching conversations - connection, context, and care.
The Instructional Coaching Institute is the comprehensive course that gives coaches and leaders everything they need to know to become successful coaching partners. It is an essential professional development opportunity for developing and sustaining a successful coaching program in your context.
Led by Dr. Jim Knight, we look forward to welcoming educators to this experience in our upcoming cohorts in the Gold Coast, Melbourne and Bangkok!
Registrations are OPEN and places are filling fast! Click below to find out more and secure your spot.
Knowing that every school is different, how do you create a sustainable, impactful instructional coaching program that really works in the short and long term?
Join Dr Jim Knight, the world’s leading expert in instructional coaching, for a special learning experience designed to help school leaders, instructional coaches, and educators answer this question.
For over 25 years, Dr Jim Knight has researched what makes instructional coaching work - collaborating with over 150,000 educators worldwide to develop practical coaching strategies that drive student and student success. Now, he’s bringing his expertise across Australia for a one-time-only roadshow!
Places are filling fast! Click below to find out more and secure your spot.
Instructional Coaching Done Well Roadshow - Episodes 1 & 2
Episode 1: What does it look like?
In episode 1 of our mini series Instructional Coaching Done Well Roadshow we are going to kick off with the question - Instructional Coaching Done Well - What does that look like?
Knowing that every school is different, how do you create a sustainable, impactful instructional coaching program that really works in both the short and the long term? To make a start at answering this question I’m joined by none other than Dr Jim Knight himself alongside our own Executive Director Chris Munro. Join us as we take a deeper look at the Seven Success Factors.
For many people around the world, Jim’s work has shaped how we think about coaching in schools and at the heart of that work sits today’s topic of discussion - the Partnership Principles. These seven principles - equality, choice, voice, dialogue, praxis, reflection, and reciprocity - offer not just a framework for coaching, but a way of being in relationship with others. They help us think deeply about what it means to honour the humanity, autonomy, and potential of the people we work with every day.
In this conversation, we explore where the Partnership Principles come from, what they look like in action, and how they can shape not only our coaching conversations - but also the culture of our schools and organisations.
Perhaps like me, you have discovered two fundamental truths about professional development. First, follow-up is critical to effective PD. And, second, without continuing encouragement, support, and follow-up, the average teacher has a remarkable capacity for returning to his/her “default settings” or age-old practices.
With that in mind, let me propose another truth -- we already know a great deal about how to provide PD that supports teachers' implementation of research-based best practices.
Designed specifically for current and aspiring leaders, Coaching in Leadership is a practical evidence-based course providing in-depth learning and experience of the application of coaching approaches as a highly effective way of leading in schools and other education settings.
"The skills and concepts learnt during the course all apply directly to my role and hopes for my team and my school. I am excited and motivated about how I can use this new learning."
Angie Christoforou,
Assistant Principal,
Peakhurst South Primary School NSW
UPCOMING COHORTS: 2 x 2 Day Cohorts - commencement dates below
The Managing Challenging Conversations course is designed for leaders and managers who want to enhance their confidence, skills, and understanding to engage in these conversations in ways that maintain high expectations alongside constructive relationships.
"The skills and concepts learnt during the course all "I’ve learned to be clear and concise in my messaging when having challenging conversations - I loved how much time we had to reflect on ourselves and our position in conversations."
The Impact Cycle2-day course is designed to support educators in establishing instructional coaching cycles that lead to improved teaching and student learning.
The course is for anyone who works alongside teachers to help them develop their practice. The Impact Cycle also provides educational leaders with a model of instructional leadership that enables teacher agency.
"I have a much clearer idea on how to implement the impact cycle in my school. I especially found the coaching opportunities and Growth questions very useful. I’m so so excited to take what I’ve learnt and put it into practice.”
Back in February we held a webinar on Managing Challenging Conversations - Transforming Challenges into Opportunities.
The recording of this session is available to view!
Join Chris Munro and Claudia Owad as they explore confidently navigating difficult conversations, practical strategies that can help during these conversations, and the impact on yourself and others when we better manage challenging conversations.
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