S3: E4 - From the Chalkface - Challenges in Teacher Development and Coaching with Adam Robbins

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EduPulse - Adam Kohlbeck and Chris Passey

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S3: E4 - From the Chalkface - Challenges in Teacher Development and Coaching with Adam Robbins

EduPulse

52 minutes 7 seconds

1 month ago

S3: E4 - From the Chalkface - Challenges in Teacher Development and Coaching with Adam Robbins

Summary

In this episode of the EduPulse podcast, hosts Chris Passey and Adam Kohlbeck engage with Adam Robbins, a seasoned science teacher and coach. They explore the multifaceted nature of coaching in education, discussing its definitions, challenges, and the importance of feedback culture. Robbins shares his journey from a reluctant teacher to a passionate advocate for effective coaching, emphasising the need for context and readiness in receiving feedback. The conversation delves into the scalability of coaching programs and the varying models that exist, highlighting the complexities of teacher development in today's educational landscape.

In this conversation, they discuss the intricacies of coaching in education, emphasising the importance of setting realistic expectations, the challenges of implementation and the need for patience in educational change.

They explore the significance of decision-making in coaching, the role of emotional intelligence, and the complexities of aligning coaching with the realities faced by teachers.

The discussion also touches on the anticipated challenges in education, particularly regarding curriculum reform, and the necessity for schools to approach changes thoughtfully and strategically.