Coaching Conversations with Jim Knight
Jim Knight is the founder of The Instructional Coaching Group, a professional development provider dedicated to offering PD for coaches, teachers, and leaders based on a partnership approach that creates better learning environments for all students. As a research associate at the University of Kansas Center for Research on Learning Jim has spent 25 years studying professional learning and instructional coaching. He earned his PhD in Education from the University of Kansas and has won several university teaching, innovation, and service awards. The pioneering work Jim and his colleagues have conducted has led to many innovations that are now central to professional development in schools. Jim wrote the first major article about instructional coaching for the Journal of Staff Development, and his book Instructional Coaching (2007) offered the first extended description of instructional coaching. Jim has written several books in addition to those described above, including the bestsellers Unmistakable Impact (2011), High-Impact Instruction (2013), Focus on Teaching (2014), Better Conversations (2015), The Impact Cycle (2018), and The Definitive Guide to Instructional Coaching (2021). He has also authored articles featured in Educational Leadership, The Journal of Staff Development, Principal Leadership, The School Administrator, and Kappan.
Coaching Conversations with Jim Knight
Daryl Michel & Jan Hasbrouck
Thank you for joining me for another exciting episode of the Coaching Conversations Podcast. In this episode, I'm joined by Daryl Michel and Jan Hasbrouck, coauthors of a groundbreaking book on instructional coaching—Student-Focused Coaching (SFC).
Explore the step-by-step guide to instructional coaching in K–12 schools using the SFC model. Learn about the three key coaching roles and discover practical activities and materials to implement the SFC model effectively.
Join Daryl, Jan, and me as we discuss building respectful relationships with teachers, navigating challenging conversations, and collaborating to improve student outcomes. We'll cover strategies for goal-setting, evidence-based interventions, and supporting struggling students.
Find out how to enhance time management skills, provide constructive feedback, and design professional learning opportunities. This episode is essential for instructional coaches, teachers, and administrators seeking to elevate their coaching impact.
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