Joellen Killion

Joellen Killion, a senior advisor for Learning Forward and author of The Feedback Process, shares insights on refining family communication. She delves into why feedback often triggers defensiveness and how to reframe observations to be constructive. Joellen reveals effective language patterns that encourage openness and strengthen relationships. The conversation emphasizes active listening and the importance of teaching children how to engage in the feedback process positively, transforming potential conflict into growth.

Joellen Killion, a senior advisor to Learning Forward and a leading expert in professional learning, joins Jim Knight in a captivating conversation. They discuss the transformative power of instructional coaching, the importance of coaching for student success, and strategies for effective coaching. They also explore the allocation of time for instructional coaches, the measurement of coaching effectiveness through teacher practices and student outcomes, and the significance of cultural changes in schools.