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MaterialsAll required readings and videos are included in the course as digital files, including content from:
Sweeney, D. (2011). Student-centered coaching: A guide for K–8 coaches and principals. Thousand Oaks,
CA: Corwin.
Sweeney, D., & Harris, L. S. (2017). Student-centered coaching: The moves. Thousand Oaks, CA: Corwin.
Course DescriptionDiscover how to structure your coaching practice to improve teacher capacity while growing student
achievement. This course teaches you how to collaborate with teachers to design instruction that targets
improved student outcomes. Learn directly from experienced coaches who have mastered this approach, and
start your journey by charting a personalized action plan that you can implement in your sessions.
Student-Centered Coaching: The Moves
Course Syllabus and Requirements
2 Semester Hours of Graduate Credit
Course ObjectivesBy the end of this course, you will be able to
• develop tools and techniques for engaging teachers in coaching cycles (scheduling, coaching cycles,
partnership agreements),
• set standards-based goals for coaching cycles,
• use learning targets and formative assessments as a foundation for coaching,
• learn strategies for co-planning and co-teaching,
• implement tools to measure the impact of coaching on student learning and instructional practice,
• partner with the school leadership to implement an effective coaching model, and
• practice using strategies for providing strengths-based feedback across coaching conversations.
Course OutlineThis course is self-paced. However, if you are taking this course for graduate credit, please be aware of the
due date of the final assignment, as this must be met in order to receive credit.
Key DatesMany students find the courses most rewarding if they work through at a steady pace, setting aside
dedicated time to take the course. Completing one module per week is a common goal.
The Student-Centered Coaching ModelAfter completing this module, you will be able to• explore the differences between student-centered coaching and other
instructional coaching models, and• develop an understanding of the purpose and core practices for
effective student-centered coaching.
2.5 hrsTypical timeto complete
Read Introduction to the Student-Centered Coaching Model
Watch Beginning Student-Centered Coaching
Evaluate and Reflect Current Coaching Practices
Explore Where Do You Fall?
Quiz The Student-Centered Coaching Model Graded
Module
1
Partnering With School LeadershipAfter completing this module, you will be able to• understand the differences in the roles of school leadership and
instructional coaches, and• explore the premise that the coach supports and the principal
supervises.
2.5 hrsTypical timeto complete
Read Elements of Partnership
Watch Partnering With the School Leadership
Analyze, Evaluate, Synthesize
Principal Partnership Agreement Activity
Discuss Partnering With the School Leadership
Quiz Partnering With the School Leadership Graded
Reflect Partnering With the School Leadership
Module
2
Setting Goals for Coaching CyclesAfter completing this module, you will be able to• review examples of effective goal setting,• understand the importance of language in goal-setting conversations, and• craft standards-based goals for use in your own practice.
2.5 hrsTypical timeto complete
Read Introduction to Goal Setting
Watch Setting Goals for Coaching Cycles
Discuss Setting Goals for Coaching Cycles
Quiz Setting Goals for Coaching Cycles Graded
Project Setting Goals for Coaching Cycles Submit for grading
Reflection Setting Goals for Coaching Cycles
Update Your Portfolio Setting Goals for Coaching Cycles
Student-Centered Coaching CyclesAfter completing this module, you will be able to• learn the process for organizing coaching through cycles, and• understand the key components of a student-centered coaching cycle.
2.5 hrsTypical timeto complete
Read What Is a Coaching Cycle?
Watch Components of a Coaching Cycle
Discuss Student-Centered Coaching Cycles
Quiz Student-Centered Coaching Cycles Graded
Project Student-Centered Coaching Cycles Submit for grading
Update Your Portfolio Student-Centered Coaching Cycles
Module
3
Launching the PartnershipAfter completing this module, you will be able to• explore the teacher/coach collaboration and agreement that should
precede a coaching cycle,• understand the power of co-teaching with a focus on effective
instructional practice, and• learn about co-planning using student evidence.
2.5 hrsTypical timeto complete
Read Co-Teaching
Watch Getting the Partnership Up and Running
Analyze, Evaluate, Synthesize
Partnership Agreement Activity
Explore Getting Ready for a Coaching Cycle
Quiz Launching the Partnership Graded
Module
4
Module
5
Using Learning TargetsAfter completing this module, you will be able to• learn how to unpack goals into learning targets,• examine examples of effective learning targets, and• understand how to use learning targets at each stage of a coaching cycle.
2.5 hrsTypical timeto complete
Module
6Read How to Create Learning Targets
Watch Unpacking a Standard Into Learning Targets
Analyze, Synthesize, Reflect
Learning Targets
Micro ModelingAfter completing this module, you will be able to• examine the student-centered coaching move micro modeling, and• create your own lesson plan for co-teaching.
2.5 hrsTypical timeto complete
Read Goal of Micro Modeling
Watch Ideas for Co-Planning and Co-Teaching
Analyze, Synthesize, Create
Create a Lesson Plan
Dialogue Micro Modeling
Quiz Micro Modeling Graded
Reflect Micro Modeling
Module
7
Noticing and NamingAfter completing this module, you will be able to• learn how an effective teacher and coach partnership hinges on
co-planning using student evidence, and• explore strategies for using noticing and naming in your classroom
practice.
2.5 hrsTypical timeto complete
Read Strengthening Instruction
Watch Strategies in Practice
Analyze and Synthesize Student Data
Discuss Noticing and Naming
Quiz Noticing and Naming Graded
Reflect Noticing and Naming
Module
8
Discuss Using Learning Targets
Quiz Using Learning Targets Graded
Update Your Portfolio Using Learning Targets
Thinking AloudAfter completing this module, you will be able to• learn how an effective teacher/coach partnership hinges on co-planning
using student evidence,• explore strategies for using thinking aloud in your classroom practice, and• understand the difference between thinking aloud and giving advice.
2.5 hrsTypical timeto complete
Read Introduction to Thinking Aloud
Watch Thinking Aloud: The Move
Discuss The Thinking Aloud Strategy
Quiz Thinking Aloud Graded
Project Co-Teaching Moves Submit for grading
Update Your Portfolio Thinking Aloud
Module
9
Measuring Impact and Documenting Our WorkAfter completing this module, you will be able to• explore how the Results-Based Coaching Tool and coaching logs can
help define and demonstrate progress,• understand how the Results-Based Coaching Tool aligns with all of the
steps in a coaching cycle, and• learn about strategies for ending coaching cycles.
2.5 hrsTypical timeto complete
Read Measuring Impact
Watch Reflecting on a Coaching Cycle
Analyze, Create, Reflect Adapting a Coaching Log Activity
Discuss Using the Results-Based Coaching Tool
Quiz Measuring Impact and Documenting Our Work Graded
Module
11
Providing Strengths-Based FeedbackAfter completing this module, you will be able to• understand the concept of strengths-based feedback and its importance
in coaching conversations, and• practice providing strengths-based feedback.
2.5 hrsTypical timeto complete
Read Strengths-Based Feedback: The Move
Watch Providing Feedback
Create and Reflect Authentic Feedback Activity
Discuss Effective Strengths-Based Feedback Strategies
Quiz Providing Strengths-Based Feedback Graded
Reflect Providing Strengths-Based Feedback
Module
10
Course CapstoneFinal Project Determine Your Coaching Plan: Student-Centered Coaching Submit for grading
Final Reflect Student-Centered Coaching
Update Your Portfolio Student-Centered Coaching
InTASC Standards AlignmentOur courses have been aligned to the InTASC Model Core Teaching Standards that outline what all
teachers across all content and grade levels should know and be able to do to be effective in today’s
learning contexts. You can also view alignment to other popular frameworks here.
Standard Covered in Modules
Standard 3: Learning Environments 2, 3, 4
Standard 4: Content Knowledge 5
Standard 6: Assessment 5
Standard 7: Planning for Instruction 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Standard 8: Instructional Strategies 7, 8, 9, 10
Standard 9: Professional Learning and Ethical
Practice
7, 8, 9, 10, 11
Standard 10: Leadership and Collaboration 2, 7, 9, 11
Course PoliciesGrading Policy and Rubric
Component(s) Percentage of Final Grade
Final Project 45%
Module Projects 35%
Module Quizzes 20%