Curiosity

Curiosity

Front: Curiosity can strengthen your coaching relationships and boost your empathy for the teachers with whom you work. Curiosity has also been linked to increased learning, engagement, and performance. When you practice curiosity, you are also modeling the approach for teachers to use in the classroom.

Back: Set your intention to approach a coaching session with curiosity. Try to notice when you might be assuming intentions behind actions or the outcome of a lesson. Step back and remind yourself that you may not know the answer.

Reflection Prompts:

• Ask a question or make an "I wonder" statement about what is happening
• I wonder what factors contributed to...?
• I wonder how students might respond to...?
• I wonder how this team will address this challenge...?

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