At the end of the day...

I know it is a cliche phrase,  however at the "end of the day" what an instructional coach really just wants to find the best way possible for all students to learn.  In order to do this an  instructional coach works with as many teachers as possible to ensure that teacher and students needs thus producing student success.

In Chapter 5 Knight does a great job of telling the story as to how one instructional coach works with a reluctant teacher resistant to any new ideas to improve her already high test scores.  The instructional coach recognizes where the reluctant teacher is and works to walk through the stages of change as outlined by Prochaska, Norcross, and DiClemente (Prochaska et al., 1994)

Prochaska et al.'s Stages of Change (1994)

• Precontemplation
• Contemplation
• Preparation
• Action
• Maintenance
• Termination

Here are the stages of change as they are aligned with professional learning.  I felt like this deserved a graphic organizer to demonstrate the continuum and roles for both the coach and teacher.  I'd love to know your thoughts and any additions that you may want to include. Note click on the image or the link below to open up this organizer in GoogleDocs.  Based on Chapter 5 and your experience please add to this document.

What's missing?  Could you use this continuum?

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