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The Perspectives Of Preschool Teachers On Instructional Coaching, Melanie Smith Clough
The Perspectives Of Preschool Teachers On Instructional Coaching, Melanie Smith Clough
UNF Graduate Theses and Dissertations
The purpose of this study was to examine how teachers describe instructional coaching. Instructional coaching has become a leading form of professional development in educational settings, yet there is a lack of empirical evidence that explains and clarifies it. One aspect of instructional coaching that is not known is how teachers perceive it. In order to gain understanding about instructional coaching, the perspectives of the teachers could provide valuable insight to benefit those involved in the practice. Instructional coaching and the schools where coaching takes place are complex in nature. Through the use of one-on-one interviews, an in-depth look at …