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Ignite the Spark of Peer Coaching for Teacher-Librarians
Libraries Lighting the Way -- 2009 Arizona Library Association Conference
Pamela GaviñaAnn Lumm
Welcome and Session Overview
• Introductions• Effective
professional development
• About the Peer Coaching program
• Coaching in practice
Libraries Lighting the Way -- 2009 Arizona Library Association Conference
Synectic Activity• How is Professional Development like / not
like a campfire?
Libraries Lighting the Way -- 2009 Arizona Library Association Conference
Effective Professional Development
• On the job, job-embedded• Long-term, ongoing • Focused on classroom
activities • Highly collaborative
environment • Structured to offer
chances to learn from others
Libraries Lighting the Way -- 2009 Arizona Library Association Conference
Libraries Lighting the Way -- 2009 Arizona Library Association Conference
Classroom ImpactType ofTraining
KnowledgeMastery
SkillAcquisition
ClassroomApplication
Theory 85% 15% 5-10%
PLUS Practice 85% 80% 10-15%
PLUS PeerCoachingStudy TeamsClass Visits
90% 90% 80-90%
Typical Professional Development
• Traditional training• Focus on tools• Hands on• Lacks opportunity
for reflection
Libraries Lighting the Way -- 2009 Arizona Library Association Conference
Misconceptions“If you buy it, they will use it.”
“If you buy it, it will change the way children learn.”
“If you buy it, it develops 21st Century skills.”
Libraries Lighting the Way – 2009 Arizona Library Association Conference
Our Dreams As Educators• What skills do our students need for their future?
Libraries Lighting the Way – 2009 Arizona Library Association Conference
21st Century Learning
• Critical Thinking/Problem Solving
• Written and Oral Communications
• Teamwork/Collaboration • Diversity appreciation• Technology Application • Leadership
Libraries Lighting the Way – 2009 Arizona Library Association Conference
Reaching Our Dreams• What skills and knowledge do TEACHERS
need to offer this type of learning to their students?
Libraries Lighting the Way -- 2009 Arizona Library Association Conference
Teachers Need to:
• Inspire student learning and creativity• Design, develop digital age learning expectations
and assessments• Model digital age work and learning• Promote and model digital age citizenship• Engage in professional growth and leadership
ISTE 2009
Libraries Lighting the Way -- 2009 Arizona Library Association Conference
Why Peer Coaching?• Builds teacher leaders• Helps teachers
collaborate with each other and reflect on their teaching
• Alignment – can be tailored to district or school initiatives
• Provides professional learning over time
Libraries Lighting the Way – 2009 Arizona Library Association Conference
Why Peer Coaching?Peer Coaching is…
• A non-evaluative, non-prescriptive
collaboration
• Based on the collaborating teacher’s
wants and needs
• “Just in time” learning
• Helps build skills and confidence
• Systematic and focused on strategies that help teachers change daily practice
Libraries Lighting the Way -- 2009 Arizona Library Association Conference
http://www.wallwisher.com/wall/PeerCoaching
Libraries Lighting the Way -- 2009 Arizona Library Association Conference
Peer Coaching Program Curriculum
• Coaching Skills (Communication and Collaboration)
• Integration of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) intoTeaching and Learning
• Lesson Improvement to engage students and promote critical thinkingand problem solving skills
Libraries Lighting the Way -- 2009 Arizona Library Association Conference
One Year Training Journey• Session 1: Orientation (Principals invited)
• Session 2: Coaching Skills
• Session 3: Assessing Lessons
• Session 4-5: Collaborative Lesson Improvement
• Session 6: Overcoming Challenges
• Session 7: Effective School Based Professional Development and Sharing
Coaching Successes (Principals Invited)
• Session 8: Celebration of Coaching Success
Libraries Lighting the Way -- 2009 Arizona Library Association Conference
Libraries Lighting the Way -- 2009 Arizona Library Association Conference
The Power of ONE Coach in ONE Year!1 Coach + 2 Collaborating Teachers
3 Teachers impacted
Elementary level3 teachers x 30 students90 students impacted
Secondary level3 teachers x 150 students450 students impactedThink about the impact for
future years and additional coaches!
Coaching Roles and Responsibilities
Libraries Lighting the Way -- 2009 Arizona Library Association Conference
Consult
Plan learning activities
Model
Collaborate
Use tech to add value to a lesson
Reflect and offer feedback
Non-evaluative partnership
Coaching in PracticeBroward County, Florida
• Library Integration NetworK Support
• LINKS takes aim at raising student achievement through 21st Century School Library Media Programs
• LINKS Cadre: 12 Library Media Specialists attended the week-long, in depth Facilitator Training in Summer 2008
• Broward County divided into four geographical zones
• Facilitators begin training Peer Coaches in October 2008 – Library Media Specialists partnered with their school’s Reading Coaches
Libraries Lighting the Way -- 2009 Arizona Library Association Conference
Libraries Lighting the Way -- 2009 Arizona Library Association Conference
Libraries Lighting the Way -- 2009 Arizona Library Association Conference
Libraries Lighting the Way -- 2009 Arizona Library Association Conference
Libraries Lighting the Way -- 2009 Arizona Library Association Conference
Libraries Lighting the Way -- 2009 Arizona Library Association Conference
Libraries Lighting the Way -- 2009 Arizona Library Association Conference
Coaching in PracticeIsaac School District, Phoenix, Arizona
• 2 Peer Coaching Cohorts have completed the program
• District facilitators were trained in September 2007
• 17 graduates in year 1 (2008), 13 in year 2 (2009)
• Participants recruited by Director of Technology and principals, including technology coaches, classroom teachers, building leaders, and participants of math academy
• Classes conducted twice a month from January to December
• Peer Coaches were paid for attending the classes
Libraries Lighting the Way -- 2009 Arizona Library Association Conference
Coaching Impact / Shift Happens• Teacher leaders• Teacher technology
skills• Learning
communities
• Student achievement
• Technology literacy• Administration
awareness
Libraries Lighting the Way -- 2009 Arizona Library Association Conference
2009 Isaac Success Stories
Libraries Lighting the Way -- 2009 Arizona Library Association Conference
Final 2009 collaborative projects shared on Glogster site
http://edtech4az.glogster.com/peer-coaching-practice/
Libraries Lighting the Way -- 2009 Arizona Library Association Conference
LaTonya Jones, 3rd Grade Teacher
Libraries Lighting the Way -- 2009 Arizona Library Association Conference
Libraries Lighting the Way -- 2009 Arizona Library Association Conference
Libraries Lighting the Way -- 2009 Arizona Library Association Conference
Carole Corcoran-Ancona,
K-8 Special Ed Teacher
Libraries Lighting the Way -- 2009 Arizona Library Association Conference
Libraries Lighting the Way -- 2009 Arizona Library Association Conference
Dave Hatton,3rd Grade Teacher
Chalk Talk Protocol• Without talking…
• Write ideas
• Circle those you agree with
• Connect ideas with lines
• Add questions or comments
TOPIC: WHY IS PEER COACHING A GOOD FIT FOR LIBRARIANSHIP?
Libraries Lighting the Way -- 2009 Arizona Library Association Conference
Let the Journey Begin for You!• Use what you know
now• Become a coach• Become a
facilitator • Advocate for
leadership support to grow a Peer Coaching program
Libraries Lighting the Way -- 2009 Arizona Library Association Conference
Innovative Teacher Network Hosts Peer Coaching
Libraries Lighting the Way -- 2009 Arizona Library Association Conference
Join the Innovative Teacher Network for FREE!
http://apac.partnersinlearningnetwork.com/Resources/Pages/CoachingSessions.aspx
Curriculum resources for facilitating a Peer Coaching Program are available.
Ignite the Spark of Peer CoachingQuestions? Comments?
Thank you for your participation!
Pamela Gavina, [email protected]
Teacher-Librarian,
Isaac School District
Ann Lumm, [email protected]
Technology Integration Specialist,
Isaac School District
Libraries Lighting the Way -- 2009 Arizona Library Association Conference