Coaching Families and Colleagues in Early Childhood » (1st Edition)

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.