"The effectiveness of professional developers is directly related to how well they know the material they share" (Knight, 2018, p. 102) I believe this quote made by Jim Knight wholeheartedly. Personally, I trust and "buy-in" when instructional coaches seem to really know their stuff. When they have a solid understanding and confidence about instructional strategies, it makes me more willing to try new things. It's even better if they have personal experience using the strategy they are suggesting! Instructional coaches must have both a broad variety of instructional strategies, but also a deep understand of each of them (Knight, 2018). The coach's toolbox of instructional strategies must be like a river, deep and wide. Photo by Jack Anstey on Unsplash Instructional coaches can partner with teachers to help identify a goal that the teacher would like to meet. Once a teacher and coach have identified the goal, either
My name is Valerie Matson. I am a 3rd grade teacher and am currently pursuing a degree in Instructional Technology and Leadership at the University of Montevallo.