Term

Spring 5-3-2015

Capstone

Thesis

Degree Name

MALED

Primary Advisor/Dissertation Chair

Marcia Rockwood

Secondary Advisor/Reader One

Julie Scullen

Peer-Reviewer/Reader Two

Virginia Wold

Abstract

This action research project sought to answer the question: How does instructional coaching impact teacher efficacy in an elementary setting? The research was done in a tier two suburb of the Twin Cities with 24 adult participants. The researcher collected and analyzed quantitative data through a teacher survey with 83% participation. The researcher collected and analyzed qualitative data through a focus group discussion with 6 volunteer teachers and also kept a weekly reflection journal for one semester. Results showed that instructional coaching had a positive impact on teacher efficacy in the elementary setting in which this action research took place.

Keywords

Reflective Practice, Staff Development, Instructional Coaching

Publisher

Hamline University

Source

School of Education Student Capstone Theses and Dissertations at Hamline University

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