Examination of a site-based peer coaching inservice model

New paradigms of faculty development: towards a learning-centered design

“…Training in coaching is considered by some researchers to be a need (Joyce & Showers, 1982;Licklider, 1986 Whatever strategies learning partners use to encourage reflection, they will become more aware of their strengths and weaknesses as teachers. This increased awareness helps teachers realize the things they do that help students learn, and the things they do that are less helpful.…”

“…Research clearly indicates that single session workshops do not give teachers the time, activities or content necessary for increasing their knowledge Joyce & Showers, 1980, 1982, 1988Licklider, 1986). A more effective structure incorporates multiple sessions over an extended period of time.…”

“…Administrative support is also an important determinant of successful staff development Licklider, 1986;. Teachers in schools where principals support change, provide incentives for change, reinforce change, and include change in school policies improve more than participants in schools with less supportive administration.…”

“…The purpose of diagnosing is twofold: assessing participants' needs relative to new knowledge or skills and increasing awareness of the need for change . The theory base undergirding new approaches and demonstrating or modeling application is provided to clarify the foundation of the new approach and to make its associated behaviors explicit Joyce & Showers, 1980, 1982, 1988Licklider, 1986;.…”

“…For example, new skills may be demonstrated with live models, videotapes, detailed narrative descriptions, and experiential activities (Licklider, 1986;. Micro teaching and role playing are two effective strategies for providing opportunities for practice and feedback .…”