Hi, here is a link for a doodle so we can schedule a Zoom
session to discuss the coaching book. http://doodle.com/poll/6fskapinph6gt3hr
We
will spend from 3:30-4:30 talking about Chapters 1 & 2 in the
Coaching book. One of the 5 principles which guide Powerful Interactions is to
be "strength-based." I would like to suggest that each of you go into
an environment you work in with another teacher/child care provider and look
for an effective practice that person is using. Share with that teacher
what they are doing well. Here is an example: I went in to look for how a teacher was being intentional with
her goals for writing. If I had
not gone into a classroom with the intention of looking for something positive
I may have missed all the good stuff happening. She had clip-on name tags
which allowed the children to practice the pincer grasp over and over again
(preparing young fingers to hold a
pencil.) I am not sure if she did that intentionally
but by my pointing that out to
her and commending her on it, it led her to think of other things she could do
to have the children practice. This was especially important for the children
who were having difficulties holding a pencil. I also noticed and shared how
she shared with the children they could "make a book" vs "write
a book" because at this age children may not feel they can write but they certainly can
make a book. Be prepared to share your example.
I
am also hoping you can come up with a situation that has been frustrating for
you when working with others in an inclusive setting. We will talk about the
information in Chapters 1 and 2 to brainstorm as a group how the situation
could be more positive.