Moments in Mathematics Coaching

1st Edition

Improving K–5 Instruction

Kristine Reed Woleck
eISBN-13: 9781452295978

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"A must-read for all mathematics teacher coaches. Woleck brings us into her coaching life by sharing these cases from her work. Through the engaging details of these personal stories, she skillfully leads us into considering various coaching models, essential coaching skills, and effective coaching practices. Focus questions at the end of each chapter add an incentive for readers to deepen their own practices and use this book as the basis for study groups."
—Euthecia Hancewicz, Mathematics Teacher Support Specialist
Mathematics Educator Support Services, Westhampton, MA

"Woleck provides an instructive and insightful analysis of what makes coaching a powerful and capacity-building resource for schools. This highly engaging and informative account details how effective coaching skills develop and become refined through research-based study, daily practice, and ongoing reflection."
—Mary Monroe Kolek, Deputy Superintendent
New Canaan Public Schools, CT

Follow a mathematics coach through real cases from actual school situations!

Kristine Reed Woleck reflects on specific cases or "moments" from her years as a mathematics coach, unpacking and examining for readers the critical elements of mathematics teaching, learning, and coaching. This accessible, practical resource discusses what effective coaching looks like and how beginning and veteran mathematics coaches in Grades K–5 can bring about meaningful improvements in mathematics instruction. The real-life cases illustrate how to

Incorporate key elements of coaching into practiceBuild trusting relationships with teachersMake effective decisions throughout the coaching cycleReference data and the curriculum as coaching toolsUse reflection to link coaching concepts to actual practice

 

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ISBNs 9781452298733, 1452295972, 9781412965842, 9781452295978, 9781412965842, 9781412965842
Language English
Number of Pages 184
Edition 1st