Instructional Coaching Conversation Starters … that Actually Work!

<div id="i4c-draggable-container" style="width: 0px;height: 0px"> <div class="resolved" data-reactroot=""></div> </div> Welcome to "Ask the Tech Coach," a podcast for Instructional Coaches and Technology Integration Specialists. In this episode of “<a href="https://www.teachercast.net/episodes/ask-the-tech-coach/">Ask the Tech Coach</a>,” Jeff sits down with Instructional Coach Renee Dawson to discuss the various ways that Coaches can start meaningful and authentic conversations that result in positive interactions in the classroom. If you would like to be a part of future podcasts and share your thoughts, <a href="https://www.teachercast.net/podcastguestform">please contact the podcast</a>.  We would love to have you join the show. <h2>Question of the Week</h2> Our favorite part of recording a live podcast each week is participating in the great conversations that happen on our live chat, on social media, and in our comments section. This week’s question is: <em><strong>Question Topic What are great ways of connecting with teachers that are effective in helping coaches enter classrooms and have meaningful interactions with teachers?</strong></em> <h2>Weekly Topic</h2> Instructional Coaching Conversation Starters that Actually Work! <strong>Sample Conversation Starters</strong> <ul> <li>What can I take off your plate?</li> <li>Which of these ways could I be the most helpful to you? <ul> <li>co-planning, curating resources, providing time for collaboration with another teacher, etc, other</li> </ul><br/> </li> <li>What is on your mind?</li> <li>What can I do to help your process?</li> <li>What is going well?</li> <li>How can I support you?</li> <li>What are you struggling with?</li> <li>What information do you need?</li> <li>How can I be a partner to you this week, quarter, semester, etc</li> <li>What is currently keeping you up at night?</li> <li>What part can I play in this process?</li> <li>Are there any ways I can support you?</li> <li>What pr