Training

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Training Videos

The COACH Model

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In French class, Louise Lamphere and her students review how she will assess them while they work together in their cooperative groups. Ms. Lamphere has the COACH Model listed on the board and reviews it, before circulating the classroom to determine how each group is functioning.

The 3-Step Reflective Process of Problem Solving, Part I

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Dr. Stix presents this strategy for problem solving to high school seniors and their teachers. It may be used by a teacher with an individual student who is having difficulty on an independent assignment. Or, it can be used with a student who is having trouble with a peer while working on a project-based assignment. It may also be used by a coach while working with a teacher during a planning session.

The 3-Step Reflective Process of Problem Solving, Part II

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Darling Jimenez is having a problem with one of her peers while working on a project in her cooperative group. Privately, Dr. Stix uses the 3-Step Reflective Process to help her determine a course of action.

Personality Typing for Cooperative Group Work

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Students examine the different personality types and select the one that best describes themselves. Initially, they are given 3 criteria that describe their selection. They discuss what other characteristics they have in common for that category. This segment is presented in two videos. "The Creative Thinkers" and "The Managers" present their additional descriptors to the rest of the class.

Coaches may also use this strategy while working with teachers during a planning session. It allows teachers to become aware of their own personality type and how their students may function differently.