A meta-analysis of the effectiveness of coaching and the contribution of coaching processes to learning outcomes for early childhood teachers and children
Early Childhood Research Quarterly,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
72, P. 156 - 169
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
Language: Английский
Empowering Math Curriculum Success in Early Childhood Through Group Coaching
Myra K. Watson,
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Cathy L. Grist,
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Lori A. Caudle
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et al.
Early Childhood Education Journal,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 25, 2025
Language: Английский
Out-group and in-group relational trust in group coaching with first-grade Teachers: A single case study
Journal of Early Childhood Teacher Education,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 1 - 21
Published: March 13, 2025
Language: Английский
Readiness for change in early childhood education: Insights from social emotional coaches and infant and early childhood mental health consultants
Infant Mental Health Journal,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: April 23, 2025
Abstract
This
study
explores
readiness
for
change
(RFC)
in
infant
and
early
childhood
education
through
the
perspectives
of
mental
health
(IECMH)
consultants
social‐emotional
(SEL)
coaches.
Specifically,
this
research
examines
how
these
professionals
perceive
educators’
RFC,
identify
barriers
facilitators
to
engagement,
implement
strategies
tailor
intervention
efforts
based
on
individual
levels
readiness.
Semi‐structured
qualitative
interviews
were
conducted
with
13
IECMH
SEL
coaches
southeastern
United
States,
demographic
data
indicating
a
predominantly
female
sample,
diverse
racial
backgrounds
professional
experience.
Thematic
analysis
identified
key
themes,
including
importance
individualized
approaches,
supportive
relationships,
influence
both
structural
internal
RFC.
Findings
underscore
need
validated
measures
RFC
suggest
that
enhancing
may
strengthen
impact
IECMHC
practice‐based
coaching
interventions.
These
insights
contribute
deeper
understanding
complexities
involved
fostering
offer
practical
implications
practitioners,
researchers,
policymakers.
Language: Английский
Mapping the Literature to Identify Early Childhood Coaches’ Backgrounds and Training
Early Education and Development,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
35(5), P. 964 - 983
Published: Oct. 12, 2023
ABSTRACTCoaching
is
a
key
lever
for
supporting
professional
learning
in
early
childhood,
and
coaches
serve
critical
role
the
coaching
process.
However,
little
known
about
themselves
which
gap
evaluating
efficacy
of
making
decisions
around
policies
practices.
This
mapping
review
synthesizes
childhood
research
to
identify
background
characteristics
training
experiences
(0–8)
coaches.
We
reviewed
374
studies
information
their
coaching.
Research
Findings:
Coaches
were
experienced
educated;
however,
qualification
requirements
varied
across
studies.
generally
part
team
that
conducted
study.
Over
15
different
terms
used
describe
Only
145
provided
coach
training,
tended
be
via
workshops
focused
on
implementing
specific
model.
Overall,
we
noted
inconsistency
reporting
absence
Practice
Policy:
These
findings
are
call
action
researchers.
More
consistency
thoroughness
needed
coach-level
as
well
Additionally,
there
need
consensus
definition
terms.
Disclosure
StatementNo
potential
conflict
interest
was
reported
by
author(s).Additional
informationFundingThis
work
funded
Council
Grant-in-Aid,
Maude
Hammond
Fling
Faculty
Fellowship;
University
Nebraska
Language: Английский
Changes in observed and self-reported emotion-focused teaching: Coaching in the context of an early childhood alternative licensure program
Social and Emotional Learning Research Practice and Policy,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
4, P. 100059 - 100059
Published: Aug. 2, 2024
Preschool
teachers'
emotion-focused
teaching
(modeling
of,
responding
to,
and
instructing
about
emotions)
is
associated
with
children's
observed
teacher-reported
expression
regulation
skills,
as
well
their
engagement
peers
learning
tasks.
The
present
study
reports
findings
from
an
alternative
licensure
program
in
which
teachers
receive
coaching
during
a
residency
on
how
to
support
social
emotional
development
through
teaching.
Using
baseline
post-
self-reported
two
cohorts
of
teacher
residents
(N
=
65),
we
examined
the
extent
changed
function
number
feedback
sessions
each
received
modality,
duration,
topical
focus.
Findings
indicated
that
improved
teaching,
but
characteristics
were
not
individually
these
improvements.
Early
educators
play
significant
role
promoting
competence,
especially
early
childhood.
Unfortunately,
little
training
do
so
except
delivering
curricula.
This
assesses
new
for
uses
flexible,
individualized
promote
Participating
preschool
significantly
highly
satisfied
overall.
These
can
inform
decisions
by
policy-makers
higher-education
administrators
they
seek
address
critical
shortages
skilled,
emotionally
attuned
meet
needs
young
children.
Language: Английский