Introduction to Peer Coaching

Peer coaching is defined as a professional development method that has been shown to increase collegiality and improve teaching. It is a confidential process through which teachers share their expertise and provide one another feedback, support, and assistance for the purpose of refining present skills, learning new skills, and/or solving classroom-related problems (Dalton and Moir, 1991).

Peer coaching is optimal to:

1. Identify gaps and blind spots
2. Build self-awareness
3. Increase confidence and resilience
4. Strengthen critical leadership skills
5. Strengthen relationships across the organization
6. Retain top talent