Coaching the Resistant Teacher

Assessment

You've worked through this module and learned about building relationships with a resistant teacher by implementing the six components of the BRCF:

Common Ground
Trust
Empathy
Listening
Body Language
Dialogue

To start, fill out the Communication Profile from Jim Knight (2015) in Better Conversations. (click on the form for a Word version)

At this point in the module, you have watched Brandi and Mrs. Locklear's relationship. You have seen what actions Brandi is planning to implement to assist in building and repairing that trusting relationship that is needed in order to start a coaching cycle. It is now time to focus on you and to start building an action plan that can be implemented at your site today.

After completion of the Communication Profile identify two elements from the Building Relationships for Coaching Framework that you could potentially implement when working with a resistant teacher.

How will these impact your work as a coach?

How can you implement these skills in other areas of your work and personal life?

Now that you have completed the work related to the Building Relationships for Coaching Framework, review your responses to the challenge questions. What research-based strategies would you now add to assist you in building a coaching relationship with Mrs. Locklear? Explain.

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