Coaching Conversations with Jim Knight

Thank you for joining me for another exciting episode of the Coaching Conversations Podcast. In this episode, I'm joined by Daryl Michel and Jan Hasbrouck, coauthors of a groundbreaking book on instructional coaching—Student-Focused Coaching (SFC).Explore the step-by-step guide to instructional coaching in K–12 schools using the SFC model. Learn about the three key coaching roles and discover practical activities and materials to implement the SFC model effectively.Join Daryl, Jan, and me as we discuss building respectful relationships with teachers, navigating challenging conversations, and collaborating to improve student outcomes. We'll cover strategies for goal-setting, evidence-based interventions, and supporting struggling students.Find out how to enhance time management skills, provide constructive feedback, and design professional learning opportunities. This episode is essential for instructional coaches, teachers, and administrators seeking to elevate their coaching impact. I'd love to hear your feedback about my weekly Coaching Conversations. Please consider leaving a rating or review and subscribing to our channel.  Interested in learning how to attend our Institute in Paris, France, click here.

Please join me and ICG consultant, Jessica Wise as we explore the transformative insights from my ASCD article, titled Escape from the Zero Learning Zone. In this episode, we navigate the challenges of stagnant learning environments, examining firsthand experiences and practical strategies for breaking free.In this episode we will discuss how innovative teaching methods and personalized approaches can propel students out of the zero learning zone, fostering curiosity, creativity, and genuine understanding. This conversation explores reshaping education for a future where every learner thrives. Tune in for a concise exploration of creating enriching educational landscapes and unleashing the full potential of learners.I'd love to hear your feedback about my weekly Coaching Conversations. Please consider leaving a rating or review and subscribing to our channel.    Interested in learning how our consultants can leave a lasting impression on your school or district, click here.

Join me as Dr. Robyn Jackson and I explore the four fundamental needs that drive our motivation: autonomy, mastery, purpose, and connection. Dr. Jackson is passionate about building better schools. As the CEO of Mindsteps Inc. she has helped thousands of K-12 administrators and teachers develop the clarity and confidence to turn their classrooms and schools into success stories.In this episode, you'll discover how tapping into these dominant drivers becomes the key to motivating not just teachers but anyone. Uncover the shortcut to unlocking motivation by attuning yourself to their essential question, and grasp why this strategy is not only powerful for motivation but also for sustaining it over time. Join us as Dr. Jackson discusses how to unleash the true power of understanding and fueling the dominant will drivers that shape our actionsI'd love to hear your feedback about my weekly Coaching Conversations. Please consider leaving a rating or review and subscribing to our channel.  Interested in learning how our consultants can leave a lasting impression on your school or district, click here.Are you a Radical Learner? Our asynchronous courses offer a wide range of topics to help you develop new skills that make an impact. Learn more about Radical Learners by clicking here.

I'm absolutely thrilled to have a conversation with my dear friend, Joellen Killion, a true trailblazer and the inaugural recipient of the prestigious Don Deshler Leadership Award. Joellen is not only an esteemed colleague but also someone I deeply admire. Today, I have the pleasure of delving into a discussion with Joellen, but not in the traditional sense. Today, Joellen coaches me as we explore ways to improve my professional and personal approach.Together, we discuss practical strategies that elevate professional learning practices, drawing from Joellen's extensive experience in planning, designing, implementing, and evaluating professional development at various educational levels. In this enlightening episode, we explore the powerful impact of instructional coaching on professional learning, offering invaluable insights that have the potential to revolutionize education and enhance student outcomes.I'd love to hear your feedback about my weekly Coaching Conversations. Please consider leaving a rating or review and subscribing to our channel.  To learn how to join our Introduction to Leadership Coaching workshop, click here.

In this episode of Coaching Conversations, I explore the impactful coaching program developed by Nicola O'Keeffe, Debbie Briggs, Becky Prescott-Mail, and Ceri Boyle from New College Doncaster. Their focus is on equipping students with essential knowledge and metacognitive skills for outstanding performance in national qualifications. The coaches discuss their commitment to building a common language around learning, emphasizing explicit teaching of metacognitive skills. They share insights into incorporating evidence on memory and learning into actionable principles for exceptional student progress. The conversation highlights a culture of continuous improvement among teachers, with personalized CPD targeting high-impact areas. New College challenges the input/output myth, emphasizing that true learning involves a lasting change in the brain's structure. Discover how they teach for learning, creating challenging yet supportive environments and fostering deep teacher subject knowledge.I'd love to hear your feedback about my weekly Coaching Conversations. Please consider leaving a rating or review and subscribing to our channel.  To learn more about our Better Conversations Workshop, click here.Ceri BoyleCeri Boyle, now in her 29th year as a teacher, has worked in a number of secondary schools and, in recent years, sixth form colleges. She spent a number of years leading departments and faculties, but became particularly interested in coaching to support teachers’ professional development as a lead practitioner. As assistant principal at New College Doncaster, she leads on teaching, learning, and assessment.Rebecca Prescott-MailBecky Prescott-Mail is an Instructional Coach and teacher of Psychology at New College Doncaster. During her 15 year career, she has taught in Shanghai, led a department and worked as a subject coordinator on one of 12 government Opportunity Areas aiming to raise the quality of teaching and learning in Social Sciences in her region. She is passionate about supporting teachers professional development through positive engagement and is a fellow of CollectivED.Nicki O'KeeffeNicki O'Keeffe has just entered her 20th year of teaching and has been involved in a variety of department, subject and pastoral related job roles. Nicki's passion has always been to dedicate her time to supporting trainee teachers in their early development as well as teachers further into their career. She is currently an Instructional Coach at New College Doncaster alongside teaching sport. Debbie BriggsDebbie Briggs is now in her 29th year as a Sociology teacher.  She has worked in a variety of education establishments across the sector including  FE,  grammar and sixth form colleges.   Debbie has led departments and programme areas in Social Sciences, student support and tutorial systems. She currently works at New College Doncaster as a Teacher of Sociology,  Instructional Coach and Oxbridge coordinator.

Welcome back to this month's episode of Coaching Q&A. In this episode I continue my exploration of key topics from my book, Better Conversations, with ICG's consultant Jessica Wise.Join us as we empower coaches, administrators, and teachers to not just survive, but thrive. Discover the secrets to coaching ourselves and each other for better communication, delving into strategies that make us more credible, caring, and connected.We'll unravel the art of one to one conversations, helping you unlock the power of finding common ground. Learn how to find common ground, bridging gaps and celebrating diversity. Trust-building continues to take center stage, as we share insights into establishing and maintaining trust within educational communities.I'd love to hear your feedback about my weekly Coaching Conversations. Please consider leaving a rating or review and subscribing to our channel.  We also invite you to explore our Introduction to Leadership Coaching workshop, by clicking here.

Welcome to another episode of Coaching Conversations, where I have the pleasure of having a thought-provoking dialogue with the incredible Dr. Ayanna Cooper. As an educational consultant and fervent advocate for culturally and linguistically diverse learners, Ayanna brings a wealth of experience to the table.Throughout her illustrious career, Ayanna has worn many hats, from serving as an English as a Second Language teacher to taking on roles as an ELL Instructional Coach, Urban Education Teacher Supervisor, ELL/Title III Director, and ELL/Bilingual Program Specialist. In our conversation, we explore the dynamic landscape of educational diversity and the profound impact Ayanna has made in each of these capacities.Join us as we delve into Ayanna's journey, discussing the challenges and triumphs she's encountered along the way. We explore the nuances of her role as an advocate, shedding light on the strategies she employs to ensure inclusivity and support for learners from diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds. Dr. Ayanna Cooper's insights are sure to resonate with educators, advocates, and anyone passionate about fostering an inclusive educational environment.I'd love to hear your feedback about my weekly Coaching Conversations. Please consider leaving a rating or review and subscribing to our channel.  To learn more about Radical Learners and the impact each lesson can have on your professional development, click here. 

Welcome, we have the distinct honor of sitting down with the visionaries behind Cognitive Coaching, Art Costa and Bob Garmston. Art and Bob have significantly shaped the landscape of coaching in education, and we owe them a tremendous debt for laying the groundwork that has influenced countless educators worldwide.In the early 1980s, Art and Bob embarked on a journey that would revolutionize coaching in education. Art Costa, with a background deeply rooted in cognition and intellectual development, had studied under the guidance of luminaries such as Jean Piaget, Jerome Bruner, Hilda Taba, J. Richard Suchman, Reuven Feuerstein, and others. His extensive experience in supervision models set the stage for what would become Cognitive Coaching.Bob Garmston's path was equally influential, drawing inspiration from mentors like Caleb Gattegno, Fritz Perls, Carl Rogers, Abraham Maslow, and, most recently, John Ginder. Together, Art and Bob brought their parallel backgrounds to create a methodology that seamlessly melds their distinct perspectives.Join us as we unravel the fascinating origins of Cognitive Coaching, a marriage of professional experiences that has become an indispensable tool for educators. Art Costa and Bob Garmston share their insights, anecdotes, and the transformative journey that led to the creation of Cognitive Coaching—a methodology that has stood the test of time and continues to empower educators globally. I'd love to hear your feedback about my weekly Coaching Conversations. Please consider leaving a rating or review and subscribing to our channel.To learn how to join our next institute, click here. 

In this episode, Michael Fullan, the world's leading expert on educational change, discusses diverse topics such as the transformative power of Deep Learning, the importance of moral purpose in leadership, the connection between deep learning and student empowerment, the influence of our brains on human rights issues, understanding the implementation dip in virtual learning, developing contextual literacy, and changing district culture to promote thriving.

Welcome to this month's episode of Coaching Q&A. In this episode I explore key topics from my book, Better Conversations, with ICG's consultant Jessica Wise.Join us as we empower coaches, administrators, and teachers to not just survive, but thrive. Discover the secrets to coaching ourselves and each other for better communication, delving into strategies that make us more credible, caring, and connected.We'll unravel the art of empathetic listening, helping you understand the emotions behind the words. Learn how to find common ground, bridging gaps and celebrating diversity. Trust-building takes center stage, as we share insights into establishing and maintaining trust within educational communities.I'd love to hear your feedback about my weekly Coaching Conversations. Please consider leaving a rating or review and subscribing to our channel.  To learn more about attending our Instructional Coaching Institute in person or virtually, clicking here. We also invite you to explore our Introduction to Leadership Coaching workshop, by clicking here.