State of Victoria (Department of Education and Early Childhood Development), 2010. — 32 p. — ISBN 978-0-7594-0602-5.A number of expert groups. Contributors included the staff of the Learning and Teaching Branch, the Regional Coaching Contacts and the Literacy. Koorie Literacy and Teaching and Learning Coaches from across Victoria.
To build teacher capacity, coaches require strong disciplinary and pedagogical content knowledge, including knowledge of effective planning, assessment and instruction strategies. Coaches model lifelong learning in their focus on self development as well as the development of others. They support adult learning by challenging beliefs, guiding exploration and supporting trial and refinement of new practices. Coaches aim to develop strong professional relationships that enable risk taking and ensure rich learning experiences.
Coaching Teachers in Effective Instruction brings together these different aspects of the coaching role, describing the key elements of coach practice and identifying a developmental progression for professional growth.
