The Realities of Having to “Sell” the Value of EdTech as a Coach with Holly Fraser
Today we’re chatting with Holly Fraser Primary School Educational Technology Coach at International School of Zug and Luzern. Holly shares both the rewards and challenges of building a coaching culture, where often she feels like she has to “sell” the value of tech to her teaching colleagues, but once they can see the impact, the motivation and enthusiasm builds. As an Early Years specialist, Holly understands the challenges of using technology with younger learners and this episode highlights some of the specific strategies that she has used to make those experiences successful for both students and teachers. Find the show notes for this episode here.
24 Mars 202045min
The Practical Application of Coaching Cycles in a Busy School with Joel Bevans
Welcome back to another episode of #coachbetter! Today I’m chatting with Joel Bevans, ES Curriculum Coordinator at the International School of Panama. Joel has had a wide variety of experiences, including extensive work with Cultures of Thinking through Harvard’s Project Zero, and he brings them all together in his approach to school leadership and coaching. Our conversation highlights the importance of customizing your coaching approach for every school setting and individual teacher that you work with. You might notice a little bit of delay early on in the call, and some background noise - we had some internet challenges, but we powered through! If you’re interested in deepening your culture of thinking, through a coaching model, this is the conversation for you! Find the show notes for this episode here.
17 Mars 202047min
School Leaders Perspectives on Emergency School Closures Due to COVID 19
Today we’re sharing another episode in our bonus series about emergency school closures due to COVID-19. As requested in our last call, today’s conversation features Heads of School and school leaders from around Asia, Europe and the Middle East to get a school leader perspective on these ongoing closures. We had school leaders in all different stages of the closure process: 6 weeks closed, 2 weeks closed, and preparing to close. We talked about the key learnings school leaders have uncovered in their experiences and planning, as well as recommendations for schools currently preparing to close. Listen to the previous episodes to see where this all started. Keep up with all of our resources on our website at: coachbetter.tv.
13 Mars 202054min
Building a Coaching Culture with James Dalziel
James shared his experience building a coaching culture from the ground up in the new East Campus of United World College Southeast Asia, and then how he’s creating that culture in an existing school in his new role at GEMS in Switzerland. In every action, James prioritizes kindness and positive assumptions, and it’s clear from his intentional (and often informal) interactions with his colleagues and community stakeholders that he’s a leadership role model for any coaching environment. Find the show notes for this episode here.
10 Mars 202054min
Working With All teachers to Build a Coaching Culture with Kimberly House
Today we are chatting with Kimberly House, ES & MS Tech Coach at Bavarian International School in Munich. Kimberly has been at BIS for 25 years and has a unique perspective on the changes in coaching culture based on her extensive experience in one school community. Kimberly shares many strategies for adapting with that change as a coach, from staying motivated when you’re the only coach in the building, to finding your “bright sparks” who are engaged in learning with you, and finding pathways to work with every teacher. This episode is a must listen for anyone who works with teachers who have been in the same school setting for many years. Find the show notes for this episode here.
3 Mars 202059min
Emergency School Closures Due to COVID 19 Roundtable Discussion
Today we’re sharing a follow up to our roundtable discussion featuring educators working in international schools in the Asia region, currently dealing with ongoing emergency school closures due to COVID-19. We talked about the success, continued struggles and most importantly the key learning that schools likely to close should consider. We had lots more that we wanted to chat about, so we’ll be having another follow up soon! Listen to the first episode to see where this all started, and keep up with new posts and resources on our resource page at bit.ly/eduroesc. Find the show notes for this episode here.
1 Mars 20201h 2min
5 Steps to Move From “Having Coaches” to “A Coaching Culture” with Coaches Panel
We have four of our superstar guests from our YouTube series, Coaching Fundamentals, Tim, Diana, Marcello and Maggie, so you get a wide range of perspectives and experiences! This conversation was prompted by a question in our #coachbetter Facebook group: “How can I move my school from just “having coaches” to “building a coaching culture”? We talk through the difference between just “having coaches” as compared to a “coaching culture” as well as a 5 step process for taking your school from one to the other! If you have questions about coaching, please join our Facebook group, or message us on any of the social media platforms @edurolearning! Find the show notes for this episode here.
25 Feb 202050min
Finding the Balance between Explaining and Listening with Kim Cofino and Clint Hamada
As coaches, we’re always walking a fine line between uncovering a teacher’s experience and knowledge and sharing our own advice and strategies. We talked about the challenges of managing these deeper conversations with our chronically time-poor colleagues, and how we can tailor our work as coaches to the needs of each teacher we work with. For coaches looking to find master a deep reflective coaching conversation - with all it’s pauses and opportunities for reflection, this episode is for you! Find the show notes for this episode here.
18 Feb 202029min
