The+Coaching+Philosophy





The objective of a school-base coaching program is to embed reflective practice and continuous improvement within the school culture and establish a collaborative, collegial learning environment for the purpose of improving student achievement.  Cognitive Coaching is a form of mediation that may be applied to professional interactions on a variety of settings and situations with the intention of enhancing self-directed learning. It is a composite of skills and strategies, maps and tools and mental models and beliefs. In addition, it is a model to assist teachers in evaluating the effectiveness of their practice and planning for improved student learning. (A Costa, R. Garmston 1994)