A Transformational Coaching Journey: Creating Success in Teacher Learning Through an Online Coaching Course

• In Event: Roundtable Session 25
  In Roundtable Session: Using Embedded Technologies for Teacher Professional Development

Abstract

This qualitative study conducted by a doctoral student (course instructor) in collaboration with a faculty member (course designer) explored instructional coaching as a powerful professional development model implemented through an online course in a job-embedded teacher education program. This study provided insight into the perspectives of students, and focused on perceived transformations in teaching beliefs, knowledge and practice through engaging in instructional coaching. The researchers analyzed interviews, participants’ course artifacts, and online discussion posts. Findings provide insight into the learning of participants as well as specific course elements that promote transformation of teacher knowledge and practice. This study has implications for teacher educators, graduate program developers, and school personnel focused on teacher learning and development.

Authors

• Mary Kathleen Rodgers, University of Florida

• Alyson J. Adams, University of Florida