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PublisherCorwin Press

ISBN-101412965845

ISBN-139781412965842

eBay Product ID (ePID)77871472

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Number of Pages184 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication NameMoments in Mathematics Coaching : Improving K-5 Instruction

SubjectProfessional Development, Teaching Methods & Materials / Mathematics

Publication Year2010

TypeTextbook

AuthorKristine R. Woleck

Subject AreaEducation

FormatTrade Paperback

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Item Height0.5 in

Item Weight14 Oz

Item Length10 in

Item Width7 in

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Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional

LCCN2009-038921

ReviewsFor the times when working as a math coach can make us feel unsure and shaky, Woleck's book offers some steady, solid ground. The wisdom she has gained through years of coaching is evident. She has melded and adapted several models of coaching for her practice in ways that make good sense. In her telling of actual classroom cases, we can appreciate just how adaptable and flexible coaching requires us to be in taking a range of coaching stances and in filling a variety of roles. Woleck has not shied away from addressing the dilemmas coaches face in their practice nor simplified the complexity of the decisions coaches must regularly make.Thisbook is replete with usable resources to help us develop and refine our coaching practices., For the times when working as a math coach can make us feel unsure and shaky, Wolecke(tm)s book offers some steady, solid ground. The wisdom she has gained through years of coaching is evident. She has melded and adapted several models of coaching for her practice in ways that make good sense. In her telling of actual classroom cases, we can appreciate just how adaptable and flexible coaching requires us to be in taking a range of coaching stances and in filling a variety of roles. Woleck has not shied away from addressing the dilemmas coaches face in their practice nor simplified the complexity of the decisions coaches must regularly make.Thisbook is replete with usable resources to help us develop and refine our coaching practices., For the times when working as a math coach can make us feel unsure and shaky, Woleck'e(tm)s book offers some steady, solid ground. The wisdom she has gained through years of coaching is evident. She has melded and adapted several models of coaching for her practice in ways that make good sense. In her telling of actual classroom cases, we can appreciate just how adaptable and flexible coaching requires us to be in taking a range of coaching stances and in filling a variety of roles. Woleck has not shied away from addressing the dilemmas coaches face in their practice nor simplified the complexity of the decisions coaches must regularly make. This book is replete with usable resources to help us develop and refine our coaching practices., "Woleck provides an instructive and insightful analysis of what makes coaching a powerful and capacity-building resource for schools dedicated to ensuring excellence in teaching and learning. This is a highly engaging and informative account of how effective coaching skills develop and become refined through research-based study, daily practice, and ongoing reflection. What makes this book stand out is that Woleck treats mind-set and principle-based understanding as core dimension that develop and promote expertise. The author's melding of research, practice, and reflection is done artfully, enhancing the appeal and usefulness of the book as both a personal resource for educators and a tool for ongoing, collaborative study in text-based professional development." -- Mary Monroe Kolek, Deputy Superintendent "A must-read for all mathematics teacher coaches. Woleck brings us into her coaching life by sharing these cases from her work. Through the engaging details of these personal stories, she skillfully leads us into considering various coaching models, essential coaching skills, and effective coaching practices. Focus questions at the end of each chapter add an incentive for readers to deepen their own practice and use this book as the basis for study groups." -- Euthecia Hancewicz, Mathematics Teacher Support Specialist "For the times when working as a math coach can make us feel unsure and shaky, Woleck's book offers some steady, solid ground. The wisdom she has gained through years of coaching is evident. She has melded and adapted several models of coaching for her practice in ways that make good sense. In her telling of actual classroom cases, we can appreciate just how adaptable and flexible coaching requires us to be in taking a range of coaching stances and in filling a variety of roles. Woleck has not shied away from addressing the dilemmas coaches face in their practice nor simplified the complexity of the decisions coaches must regularly make. This book is replete with usable resources to help us develop and refine our coaching practices." -- Meredith Melvin Adelfio, Math Coordinator "This book stands out as one that gives a full picture of the role of the coach while being extremely specific. Beyond the obvious tasks of getting started and planning with teachers, the book discusses aspects of the job that are rarely covered in coaching books. Cases ground the reader in the important features of the job and are used to point out links to research. I recommend this as a handbook for all math coaches." -- Barbara Dubitsky, Director of Mathematics Leadership, Woleck provides an instructive and insightful analysis of what makes coaching a powerful and capacity-building resource for schools dedicated to ensuring excellence in teaching and learning. This is a highly engaging and informative account of how effective coaching skills develop and become refined through research-based study, daily practice, and ongoing reflection. What makes this book stand out is that Woleck treats mind-set and principle-based understanding as core dimension that develop and promote expertise. The author's melding of research, practice, and reflection is done artfully, enhancing the appeal and usefulness of the book as both a personal resource for educators and a tool for ongoing, collaborative study in text-based professional development., For the times when working as a math coach can make us feel unsure and shaky, Woleck's book offers some steady, solid ground. The wisdom she has gained through years of coaching is evident. She has melded and adapted several models of coaching for her practice in ways that make good sense. In her telling of actual classroom cases, we can appreciate just how adaptable and flexible coaching requires us to be in taking a range of coaching stances and in filling a variety of roles. Woleck has not shied away from addressing the dilemmas coaches face in their practice nor simplified the complexity of the decisions coaches must regularly make. This book is replete with usable resources to help us develop and refine our coaching practices., For the times when working as a math coach can make us feel unsure and shaky, Woleck's book offers some steady, solid ground. The wisdom she has gained through years of coaching is evident. She has melded and adapted several models of coaching for her practice in ways that make good sense. In her telling of actual classroom cases, we can appreciate just how adaptable and flexible coaching requires us to be in taking a range of coaching stances and in filling a variety of roles. Woleck has not shied away from addressing the dilemmas coaches face in their practice nor simplified the complexity of the decisions coaches must regularly make. This book is replete with usable resources to help us develop and refine our coaching practices., This book stands out as one that gives a full picture of the role of the coach while being extremely specific. Beyond the obvious tasks of getting started and planning with teachers, the book discusses aspects of the job that are rarely covered in coaching books. Cases ground the reader in the important features of the job and are used to point out links to research. I recommend this as a handbook for all math coaches., A must-read for all mathematics teacher coaches. Woleck brings us into her coaching life by sharing these cases from her work. Through the engaging details of these personal stories, she skillfully leads us into considering various coaching models, essential coaching skills, and effective coaching practices. Focus questions at the end of each chapter add an incentive for readers to deepen their own practice and use this book as the basis for study groups.

Dewey Edition22

IllustratedYes

Dewey Decimal372.7

Table Of ContentPrefaceAcknowledgmentsAbout the AuthorPart I. The Coachs Work1. What Is Coaching? Case: Coaching in Action, Ann, Grade 5 Taking a Closer Look Research-Based Models of Coaching Keys to Developing a Coaching Model Questions for Reflecting and Linking to Practice2. Starting the School Year Making Introductions Establishing Trust Deciding Who to Coach Deciding Who Not to Coach . . . Then What? Getting Organized Communicating With Administrators Keys to Getting Started Questions for Reflecting and Linking to Practice3. The Coaching Cycle Case: Decision Making in the Coaching Cycle, Fiona, Kindergarten Taking a Closer Look Defining the Focus Coachs Role, Teachers Role Fionas Case, Continued Taking a Closer Look The Need for Variations in the Coaching Cycle Keys to the Coaching Cycle Questions for Reflecting and Linking to PracticePart II. Tools for Coaching4. Using Curriculum Defining the Meaning of Curriculum Case: Talking About Curriculum, Sue, Grade 2 Taking a Closer Look Using the Curriculum as a Coaching Tool Keys to Coaching With Curriculum Questions for Reflecting and Linking to Practice5. The Role of Questioning Case: Different Questions for Different Purposes, Nancy, Grade 1 Taking a Closer Look Case: Planning the Questions, Rick, Grade 4 Taking a Closer Look Case: When Open-Ended Questions Arent Enough, Carolyn, Grade 1 Taking a Closer Look Keys to Questioning Questions for Reflecting and Linking to Practice6. Being Explicit Case: Making Explicit Moves, Keith, Grade 4 Taking a Closer Look Keys to Being Explicit Questions for Reflecting and Linking to Practice7. Using Data Case: Creating Urgency Through Data, Peggy, Grade 5 Taking a Closer Look Tools to Facilitate the Use of Data Developing Student-Focused Action Plans Keys to Using Data Final Thoughts About Data Questions for Reflecting and Linking to PracticePart III. Coaching Dilemmas8. Confronting Classroom Errors Case: Keeping the Mathematics in Mind, Holly, Grade 3 Taking a Closer Look Case: Deciding When to Address an Error, Maggie, Grade 5 Taking a Closer Look Being Proactive: Discussing How to Address an Error Being Proactive: Building Mathematical Knowledge to Avoid Errors Keys to Confronting Errors Questions for Reflecting and Linking to Practice9. Transforming the Demonstration Lesson Case: To Demo or Not to Demo? Janet, Kindergarten Taking a Closer Look Keys to Transforming the Demo Lesson Questions for Reflecting and Linking to Practice10. The Coach as a Learner Case: Doing the Math, Lisa, Grade 5 Taking a Closer Look Permission to Be a Learner Keeping the Teacher in Mind Keys to Being Coach AND Learner Questions for Reflecting and Linking to PracticePart IV. Growing the Coach11. Professional Development for the Coach Identifying What Coaches Need to Know Moving From Research to Practice Coaching Simulations Journaling as a Tool for Learning Belonging to a Coaching Community Keys to Professional Development for the Coach Questions for Reflecting and Linking to PracticeConclusion Resource A. Resources to Develop Mathematical and Pedagogical Content knowledge Resource B. Sources of Math Coach Professional DevelopmentReferencesIndex

Synopsis"A must-read for all mathematics teacher coaches. Woleck brings us into her coaching life by sharing these cases from her work. Through the engaging details of these personal stories, she skillfully leads us into considering various coaching models, essential coaching skills, and effective coaching practices. Focus questions at the end of each chapter add an incentive for readers to deepen their own practices and use this book as the basis for study groups." --Euthecia Hancewicz, Mathematics Teacher Support SpecialistMathematics Educator Support Services, Westhampton, MA "Woleck provides an instructive and insightful analysis of what makes coaching a powerful and capacity-building resource for schools. This highly engaging and informative account details how effective coaching skills develop and become refined through research-based study, daily practice, and ongoing reflection." --Mary Monroe Kolek, Deputy SuperintendentNew Canaan Public Schools, CT Follow a mathematics coach through real cases from actual school situations! Kristine Reed Woleck reflects on specific cases or "moments" from her years as a mathematics coach, unpacking and examining for readers the critical elements of mathematics teaching, learning, and coaching. This accessible, practical resource discusses what effective coaching looks like and how beginning and veteran mathematics coaches in Grades K-5 can bring about meaningful improvements in mathematics instruction. The real-life cases illustrate how to Incorporate key elements of coaching into practice Build trusting relationships with teachers Make effective decisions throughout the coaching cycle Reference data and the curriculum as coaching tools Use reflection to link coaching concepts to actual practice, The author unpacks specific cases or "moments" from her years as a mathematics coach, discussing what effective coaching looks like in practice, how to build relationships with teachers, and more., Using a case-based approach, Moments in Mathematics Coaching helps readers examine the possibilities of their position and develop a range of images of the work of mathematics coaching. The cases and author narrative illustrate how to implement specific coaching strategies and make transparent to the reader the reflection and decision-making elements of coaching. In this way the author, an experienced mathematics coach and coach-educator, effectively models the reflective nature of the work and the power of such reflection for continual growth. The book communicates the challenges and successes of mathematics coaching and provides a wide range of strategies, tips, and guidelines. This resource may be used by individuals or by a book study group of mathematics coaches.

LC Classification NumberQA135.6.W6 2010