Aaron DaffernNov 18, 20212 minBeyond next stepsIf I'm not careful, I'll find myself overusing a powerful question as I coach - What are your next steps?
Aaron DaffernNov 14, 20213 minThe instructional coaching role continuumInstructional coaches serve a vital role in schools today. Serving as the depositories of knowledge, in both content and instructional...
Aaron DaffernJul 26, 20194 minThe Coaching Chronicles #10: The loss of integrityCoaches lose integrity (and effectiveness) by damaging acts of commission and omission.
Aaron DaffernJul 19, 20194 minThe Coaching Chronicles #9: Increasing integrityIntegrity can be targeted and grown just like muscles for a body builder. Focusing on commitments is a great place to start.
Aaron DaffernJul 12, 20194 minThe Coaching Chronicles #8: Walk the TalkCoaches with character and integrity consistently find no gap between their words and their actions.
Aaron DaffernJul 6, 20194 minThe Coaching Chronicles #7: Understanding integrityIntegrity, at its heart, flows from credibility, courage, and conscience.
Aaron DaffernJun 27, 20195 minThe Coaching Chronicles #6: Importance of characterCharacter is crucial to coaching. Successful coach-leaders strive to win the right way and achieve results through integrity.
Aaron DaffernJun 20, 20195 minThe Coaching Chronicles #5: The importance of listeningListening flows from the character of a coach and is strengthened by certain principles and skills.
Aaron DaffernJun 18, 20195 minThe Coaching Chronicles #4: Monitor yourselfCoaches must monitor their body language, their beliefs about their position in relation to their teachers, and their role within dialogues.
Aaron DaffernJun 16, 20196 minThe Coaching Chronicles #3: Show up with the right intentionCoaches should approach their teachers with an intention of showing and fostering respect rather than proving their superiority.
Aaron DaffernJun 15, 20196 minThe Coaching Chronicles #2: Show up by paying attentionWhen a coach is fully present and pays attention to filters and emotions, the focus is on instruction instead of on the coach.
Aaron DaffernJun 14, 20193 minThe Coaching Chronicles #1: Why coaching?After years in administration, I found that the best way to improve instruction is not through supervision but coaching.