I love the guiding questions - thank you! One of the pieces I do provide feedback on is the climate of the classroom and try to tune into the atmosphere; I do need to take into consideration pre-conceived notions so try to make a conscience effort to clear my mind prior to walking in. I also work to understand where a classroom teacher might be for example, if they are just coming off of illness, dealing with a recent diagnosis of a family member, or has been struggling and take that into consideration when providing feedback. It has given me new perspectives and solidified the importance of coaching to move the needle.
I love the guiding questions - thank you! One of the pieces I do provide feedback on is the climate of the classroom and try to tune into the atmosphere; I do need to take into consideration pre-conceived notions so try to make a conscience effort to clear my mind prior to walking in. I also work to understand where a classroom teacher might be for example, if they are just coming off of illness, dealing with a recent diagnosis of a family member, or has been struggling and take that into consideration when providing feedback. It has given me new perspectives and solidified the importance of coaching to move the needle.