Abstract
The aim of this educational essay is to provide a literature-based synthesis of the leadership approaches and practices of instructional coaches that best support teacher development. The essay is grounded in transformational leadership theory (Bass & Avolio, 1990) and synthesizes three main constructs for effective instructional coaching. These constructs include: andragogical practices (Knowles, 2015), the ethics of care (Beck, 1994), and organizational change (Burke, 2014). Incorporating these leadership practices may encourage effective teacher-coach relationships, promote teacher development and retention, and ultimately increase student success.
Recommended Citation
Perkins, Katie L.
(2022)
"Leadership and Instructional Coaching: A Synthesis of Approaches and Practices that Promote Change,"
Essays in Education: Vol. 28:
Iss.
2, Article 4.
Available at:
https://openriver.winona.edu/eie/vol28/iss2/4
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