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CPD research argues case for ‘incremental coaching’

The power of a professional development technique known as “incremental coaching” to improve the effectiveness of teaching has been spelt out in a new report.

Incremental coaching is based on an approach to observation and follow-up conversations advocated in Leverage Leadership by Paul Bambrick-Santoyo.

Combining short observations and “action-based” conversations, incremental coaching takes a “one step at a time” approach to developing teachers.

Published on Friday (June 9) by leadership development charity Ambition School Leadership, the research summary is based on the work of six case study schools and reports a positive impact on pupils.

The report states: “Incremental coaching is a regular, frequent and on-going cycle of short observations and action-based follow-up conversations to help teachers develop specific aspects of practice. One-to-one coaching is tailored to each teacher’s needs.”

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