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Coaching Conversations with Jim Knight

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Jim Knight is the founder of The Instructional Coaching Group, a professional development provider dedicated to offering PD for coaches, teachers, and leaders based on a partnership approach that creates better learning environments for all students. As a research associate at the University of Kansas Center for Research on Learning Jim has spent 25 years studying professional learning and instruc... more

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Jim Knight and Jessica Wise dig into the art of giving and receiving effective feedback in instructional coaching and leadership. They explore how empathy, self-awareness, and a partnership approach can transform feedback conversations from uncomfort... more

In this special “Learning from Experience” episode of Coaching Conversations, host Jessica Wise speaks with Mina Ibrahim, an educational leader from Egypt. Mina describes his path from engineering to founding an all-girls school and later serving as ... more

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Jim Knight and Jessica Wise explore the critical process of enrolling teachers in instructional coaching cycles, discussing the importance of building trust, respecting teachers' autonomy, and using one-on-one conversations to foster engagement. They... more

We’re excited to introduce a new segment of the Coaching Conversations podcast: Learning from Experience with Dr. Jessica Wise.

In this first conversation, Jessica sits down with Beth, an instructional coach from rural Colorado with 21 years in educ... more

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Zaretta Hammond
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William DeJean
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Jessica Wise
Host of the Coaching Questions podcast and a teacher and coach
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Jim Knight
Co-founder of The Instructional Coaching Group; researcher and author focused on instructional coaching and professional development.
Jessica Wise
Host of Coaching Questions on Coaching Conversations Podcast; teacher and coach with a focus on instructional coaching and collaboration.

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 54 ratings
  • Hattie Interview

    This has to be one of the most impactful conversations I’ve listened to as a coach. Practical, intellectual, stimulating, and genuine-thank you for the mental spark!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Small town tech gal
    United States3 years ago
  • Coaching the Coach

    Preparing to be a new coach, this site gives a lot of usable and actionable information. It’s a scary role to step into and so glad this podcast is out there to give me some good advice!

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    5
    LearningOnTheRun
    United States3 years ago

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Learning from Experience with Jessica Wise
Q: How has the learning from the Impact Cycle Workshop impacted your work?
The idea of partnership from the workshop has been significant for me, allowing me to have a structured coaching conversation focused on teacher goals.
Learning from Experience with Jessica Wise
Q: What have you tried to bridge the gap between building relationships and coaching?
I've found that starting meetings with personal questions has made a big impact in establishing connections before diving into the work.
Learning from Experience with Jessica Wise
Q: What are some of the gifts you've experienced as a coach?
One of the biggest gifts is getting to work across the entire K-5 span and experience the joy and learning at every level.
Robert Biswas Diener
Q: What is the importance of curiosity in coaching?
Curiosity drives a coach's impulse to seek new information or experience, essential for effective coaching.
Robert Biswas Diener
Q: Why do you say it's hard to be a great coach?
It requires engagement in continuous learning and analysis, where great coaches reflect on their methods regularly.

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