Coaching Families and Colleagues in Early Childhood
In this practical guide, early intervention professionals will find a groundbreaking model for supporting those who support families with young children in natural settings - coaching. Beginning with a thorough introduction to the concept of coaching, the book shows professionals how to help colleagues acquire new knowledge and skills support families and other caregivers as they take an active role in promoting a child's development and participation in home and community activities Using...
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Using the book's five steps of coaching - initiation, observation, action, reflection, and evaluation - readers will learn what it takes to be an effective coach. They'll discover how to incorporate qualities such as objectivity and adaptability into their work as a coach; cultivate essential communication skills such as observing, listening, and planning; help families and other caregivers make the most of natural learning opportunities; and use extended case studies, reflection questions, points to remember, and practical forms to reinforce coaching techniques.An invaluable book for professors, administrators, and practitioners in early childhood programs, this guide will help readers use the coaching model to support the adults who work with and raise young children.
About the AuthorsForewordPrefaceAcknowledgments1Coaching in Early Childhood: What's it All About?12Support for Coaching173The Coaching Process314Qualities of an Effective Coach655Coaching Families in Home and Community Settings856Coaching in Group Settings1257Coaching Colleagues161Index201
