The Types Of Peer Coaching

Peer Coaching: A Definition:

• Peer coaching is a process of teachers helping teachers
• Uses clinical coaching model
• Is a collaborative approach to improving teacher effectiveness
• Is a collaborative effort results in improved classroom instruction for students

---

Types of Peer Coaching

• Mirror Coaching, in which the...
  • Teacher Requests Information
  • Coach collects data requested
  • Coach provides data to teacher

 

• Collaborative Coaching, in which the...
  • Teachers requests information
  • Coach collects data requested
  • Coach guides teacher in self-reflection (active listening)

 

• Expert Coaching, in which the master teacher ...
  • Observes the new teacher at work
  • Collects data requested and makes observation notes
  • Provides data and a discussion of the observation
    

Questions to consider:

When is each of these methods of coaching most appropriate?

For what purposes is each approach to coaching best suited?

Which type of coaching and when would a mentor use any of these types of coaching?