Mentoring & Coaching: Conversations That Improve Teaching
Use evidence, questioning, active listening, reflection, and constructive feedback to turn professional conversations into opportunities for teacher growth.
Overview
Professional growth is more likely when educators are encouraged to think deeply about their practice rather than simply being told what to change.
This workshop develops the communication and coaching skills required to conduct professional conversations that build trust, encourage reflection, and translate classroom evidence into meaningful next steps.
Why Choose This Workshop?
The quality of a professional conversation can determine whether feedback creates defensiveness or genuine growth. This workshop helps leaders move away from simply giving advice and toward conversations that encourage educators to analyze their own practice, identify priorities, and take ownership of improvement.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the workshop, participants will be able to:
- Distinguish between supervision, evaluation, mentoring, and coaching.
- Use effective questioning and active-listening techniques.
- Conduct professional conversations using evidence rather than assumptions.
- Provide constructive and actionable feedback.
- Encourage teacher reflection and ownership of professional growth.
- Structure a purposeful coaching conversation from opening to agreed next steps.
Target Audience
School Leaders, Heads of Department, Coordinators, Instructional Coaches, Lead Teachers