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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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Zaretta Hammond
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William DeJean
Former Teacher of the Year in San Diego and educational consultant
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Jessica Wise
Host of the Coaching Questions podcast and a teacher and coach
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Dr. Jataune Jones
Educator and leader in implementing coaching programs
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Andrew Hargreaves
An educational researcher known for his work on effective teaching and learning practices
Boston College
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Sarah Ogborn
AP language teacher at Antioch Community High School
Antioch Community High School
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Uleana Ertube
2021 National Teacher of the Year who advocates for joyous and just education for all students
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Natasha Sistronk Robinson
Coach and educator emphasizing the importance of community and self-care in leadership
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Robert Bisplastiner
Educator and co-author of Radical Learners, focuses on communication and connection in coaching
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Jim Knight
Co-founder of The Instructional Coaching Group and a leading expert in instructional coaching and professional development in education. Jim has authored multiple influential books on coaching and professional growth, reflecting his extensive experience in the field.

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 51 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!

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    United States2 years ago
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    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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Zaretta Hammond
Q: What should I be doing to live out a pedagogy of possibility rather than a pedagogy of compliance?
You have to really help teachers wrap their mind around how learning happens and ensure equitable outcomes.
Zaretta Hammond
Q: How did this book come to be?
It came to be in a couple of ways, it had been percolating for a long time, especially after Culturally Responsive Teaching and the Brain came out.
John Campbell & Chris Munro
Q: What is the GROWTH framework?
The GROWTH framework is a structured approach to coaching conversations that includes components such as goals, reality, options, will, and habits.
John Campbell & Chris Munro
Q: Can administrators be coaches?
Administrators can adopt coaching approaches when appropriate, though there can be complications with power dynamics when coaching direct reports.
John Campbell & Chris Munro
Q: What is the origin story of the book?
The book originated from a combination of coaching skills and leadership theories, seeing how coaching skills can be applied to leadership in educational settings.

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