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=SESSION 5 - Honing Skills = Monday 10th November 2pm - 4pm (Refreshments served at 3pm) 

//Presentation Schedule for our Celebration Day//
Sunshine - staff info about Peer Coaching and work sample || 9:30am Monmia - || 9:45am Bayside - procedure and set up || 10am Kurunjang SC - || Sydenham Hillside - Inroducing wikis into classroom || Break || 11am - Staughton - PL opportunities || 11:15am Coburn || Footscray City college/ Footscray West || 12pm - Keilor Heights PS ||  ||
 * 9:15am
 * 10:15am -
 * 11:30am - Melton SC/ Melton Specialist || 11:45am -

COLLABORATION and TRUST
When building relationships with collaborating teachers, what characteristics must be present before they will most likely collaborate? Why do you think that coaches in previous years have reported they were able to do more collaboration activities as the year progressed? What does this mean for you as a coach?



**Behaviours That Build Trust in the Workplace**
// Gallagher, C. (2003, December). Engaging adult learners in ongoing, comprehensive professional development. Presented at the National Staff Development Council Annual Conference, New Orleans, LA. //
 * CREDIBILITY**
 * Demonstrates integrity in all situations
 * Remains objective and acts consistently
 * Accepts responsibility for decisions and performance
 * Encourages others to accept personal responsibility
 * Speaks honestly and with candor
 * Maintains clear and open lines of communication
 * Provides complete and impartial information
 * CARING**
 * Treats others fairly and with respect
 * Displays genuine concern for others' interests
 * Actively recognises and celebrates success
 * Maintains focus on both group and individual interests
 * Respects others' time
 * COMPETENCE**
 * Maintains a strong focus on results
 * Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of work subject
 * Considers all possible solutions to a problem
 * Strives for excellence in all aspects of their job
 * Actively initiates projects and encourages others to do so

COLLABORATION LOG
In what ways do you collaborate with your coachee? How can you document the work you and your coachee do? In what ways can this be tweaked to meet your needs?

ROADBLOCKS

 * Many coaches say they have little time to coach. Read the sample below to see how a coach tackled this.**


 * Part A: Review the Sample Coaching Roadblock**
 * 1) Open the [[file:Coaching Roadblocks Sample .doc]] handout.
 * 2) Review the steps for analyzing a problem.
 * 3) Review the analysis of the coaching roadblock, “time.”


 * Part B: Analyze Your Own Coaching Roadblock**
 * 1) Identify some common roadblocks that are within your control. Possible topics might include time, support, or resources.
 * 2) Form groups of two to four participants based on a topic you would like to analyze.
 * 3) Use the [[file:Coaching Roadblocks template.doc]] handout to analyze your coaching roadblock with your group.


 * Part C: Identify Possible Solutions**
 * 1) In your groups, identify possible solutions to your roadblock.
 * 2) If you have enough information, identify a solution.
 * 3) Between sessions, take action to improve your roadblock situation.

CREATING A SHARED WORKSPACE
Which tools can be used for shared workspaces? Henry to share his school's intranet.