Coaching in the oecs
The nature of coaching
provided to teachers
Of all my responsibilities as an ELP Coordinator, I am most pleased with my work
as a Coach. I meet with teachers to unlock potential, empower and build capacity
for professional development. I enjoy the one- on- one, face to face conversations
after each lesson observed to enhance learning and development. As I praise the
teachers for the areas where strength is noted, they have a sense of self-awareness
and personal responsibility to strengthen areas of weakness that they come to
realize. I take pleasure in facilitating through questioning and active listening. At
the same time, teachers are comfortable discussing and sharing in a reassuring and
supportive climate. It is a wonderful experience to dialogue with teachers, to assist
in improving their pedagogical skills and provide opportunities for
reflection and problem solving. This experience is mutually rewarding!
How being a coach has
helped me professionally
Serving as an ELP coach, I know what it is like to collaborate
with a diverse set of professionals. I have opportunities to
share a wide range of best practices, ideas, strategies and
solutions. I get to learn and grow, and then impart valuable
teaching strategies to my colleagues to assist them in the
teaching-learning environment. My knowledge base has
expanded with new techniques that I can now impart to other
teachers. In addition, I have been pleased to work towards
creating a safe space for teachers to share not just success, but
also challenges.
Edmira Walker,
St. Vincent & the Grenadines
Coaching
JerryAnn Francis,
Antigua & Barbuda
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