Overview

= =  Welcome to ReadySetCoach

This is one of a series of wikis in a series titles ReadySet.... including........ ** ReadySetCount - Coaching with Data ** ** ReadySetCollborate - Coaching Teams and Teams using data **

**Kerry Hanslow** : Editor and organiser of the wikis

This wiki is a conglomeration of resources, ideas and discussion about the coaching journey. Authors of material posted on this wiki are creditted and listed. (If they are known).

There are many models for educational coaching. All have the underpinning idea that the person being coached is the prime and central focus. Educational coaching is for the empowerment and professional development of the teacher or educational leader. The secret lies though in the skill and abilities of the coach. A skillful coach, using careful questioning, can assist their coaching partner to find and unleash their potential.

Let's start by becoming familiar with the terminology involved in coaching. The coaching cycle involves three simple steps as shown in the diagram below.
 * ~ Term ||~ Descriptor ||
 * < Coaching Partner / Coachee ﻿ ||< The person you are coaching. ||
 * < Conversation ||< The focussed dialogue between the coach and the coaching partner. ||
 * < Paralanguage ||< The non- verbal communication that goes alongside verbal communication. ||
 * < Coaching Cycle ||< The steps involved in coaching. ||
 * Planning an event
 * The observable event
 * Reflecting on the event.