This course is adapted from the Microsoft Partners in Learning Peer Coach programme. It is designed for implementation over a relatively extended period of time (no more than one year). The goal of the course is to develop a culture of peer coaching in the school which is based on all the principles and processes of the Partners in Learning peer coach model.

The instructional approach of the course is blended and it will require a minimum number of facilitated contact sessions, depending on the context of the school. It would be possible for  some schools to coordinate the course internally and for virtually all the facilitation to be done online, although at least one initial orientation session is advisable so that the participants become familiar with the learning management system and the principles of the course.

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During this short course teacher support staff (e-learning specialists, curriculum subject specialists and SMT members) will develop the skills to lead conversations about peer coaching and lesson improvement aligned to digital learning competencies.

By the end of the course you will be able to:

• • Describe the pillars and objectives of peer coaching in  a school;
  • Structure a conversation about peer coaching with peer coaches;
  • Use essential peer coach resources when conducting conversations with peers;
  • Apply communication skills during your conversations;
  • Use protocols for feedback about lesson improvement.

This course is adapted from the Microsoft Partners in Learning Peer Coach programme. It is designed for implementation over a relatively extended period of time (no more than one year). The goal of the course is to develop a culture of peer coaching in the school which is based on all the principles and processes of the Partners in Learning peer coach model.

The instructional approach of the course is blended and it will require a minimum number of facilitated contact sessions, depending on the context of the school. It would be possible for  some schools to coordinate the course internally and for virtually all the facilitation to be done online, although at least one initial orientation session is advisable so that the participants become familiar with the learning management system and the principles of the course.

Note: The goal of the shorter course, named Coaching Conversations, is to develop the capacity of school-based coordinators, e-learning facilitators and subject content specialists to initiate conversations about peer coaching and digital learning (the integration of digital tools and resources for learning).