Challenge-based Coaching Model¶

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Description¶

The Challenge-based Coaching Model is a coaching cycle in which each coach works with teachers to "establish goals, identify challenges, create strategies, refect on the results" and support earning aligned micro-credentials. Its graphic depicts five phases: identify and understand challenge, investigate possible strategies, select personalized strategy and tool(s), implement strategy and make improvements, and reflect on experience and outcomes. It was developed through Digital Promise's Dynamic Learning Project work and implemented in the Puerto Rico pilot with meetings every 1-2 weeks.

Design Implications¶

Context¶

Requirements¶

• Coaches met with teachers every 1-2 weeks and communicated via email, phone calls, and/or texts for additional support

Constraints¶

Target Learners¶

• K-12 teachers in Puerto Rico pilot schools

Target Learning Goals¶

• Enhance technology use and tackle instructional and professional challenges using innovative strategies

Claims¶

Related Elements¶

• Micro-credentials as digital competency certifications for educator professional learning

Examples¶

• Badge-based competency coaching in which teachers design customized mastery paths and earn badges for demonstrated evidence of practice
• Adapt an existing micro-credential for a new context through translation, local assessor training, professional development, and coaching
• Conditions for successful coaching implementation — what supported the model in the Puerto Rico pilot

Key Sources¶

• Carol Lopez and Odelia Younge. (2021). Cultivating a Culture of Coaching to Support Powerful Use of Technology: Results from the Challenge-based Coaching Model Pilot in Puerto Rico. Digital Promise report. https://digitalpromise.dspacedirect.org/items/71c26d6b-e789-4ca3-b643-dcc98422a36d