The Literacy Coaching Challenge: Models and Methods for Grades K-8

by Michael C. McKenna, Sharon Walpole

When the goal is supporting excellent teaching, there is no "one-size-fits-all" approach. This popular practitioner resource and text helps readers navigate the many choices involved in developing and fine-tuning a coaching program that offers the best fit for a particular school. The authors draw on current research as well as their extensive experience in K-8 settings. They provide clear guidance (with helpful reproducibles) on:   *Major coaching models and how to choose among them. *Applying principles of adult learning and motivation. *The role of reading assessment in coaching. *Balancing classroom-level, grade-level, and whole-school tasks. *Special considerations in middle school coaching.

See also The Literacy Coach's Handbook, Second Edition , which offers a complete primer on the role of the literacy coach and what coaches need to know to get started.

Genres: Education

212 pages, Paperback

First published April 29, 2008

Reviews

[Claire Shannon · Rating 4 out of 5]

Enjoyed. Helpful if you want to be a literacy specialist in the future. Also just good advice on how to interact with colleagues

[Ann Yanchura · Rating 4 out of 5]

Lots of practical advice - especially the coaching scenarios at different grade levels.