1.+What+is+Peer+Coaching?

=ICT Peer Coaching is a Professional Learning Model based on -= http://pc.innovativeteachers.com/mpc_web/PeerCoaching/pc_home.aspx http://www.psctlt.org/edLAB/peer_coaching_training.html


 * Peer Coaching is professional learning model that is -**
 * centred around the needs of the student
 * linked with powerful integration of ICT
 * aligned with the goals and values of the school strategic plan
 * onsite and close to the classroom
 * ongoing with timely support for the teacher
 * collaborative in nature
 * reflective and self assessing
 * effective and transferable to classroom practice


 * How are peer coaches chosen?**
 * Do they need to be the most savvy with technology?
 * How important should people skills be?
 * How many should there be in a school?
 * How can they be supported professionally?

In groups of 3 - 4 people, rank the characteristics of an effective coach. Identify your top 10. Refine to top 3.
 * ACTIVITY**

In the beginning; Later on;
 * What does a Peer Coach do?**
 * Perhaps a mentoring role.
 * Supporting & guiding
 * Helps set long term & short term goals
 * Provides ‘technical’ knowledge and skills as and when required
 * Focus on integration of ICT within the classroom program.
 * Initially helps with planning, preparation and some implementation
 * Supports coachee in working towards long term & short term goals
 * Works together with coachee mainly in lesson reflection and subsequent ideas for future planning
 * Provides ‘technical’ knowledge & skills as and when required
 * Becomes a co-learner as coach & coachee form the basis of a professional learning ‘team’

What does Peer Coaching look like?
 * The Peer Coaching Cycle**