Learning Stories as a Teacher Coaching Tool
This presentation is best for professionals in leadership or coaching roles; i.e. directors, lead teachers, coaches, mentors.
What You Will Learn
For professionals in leadership or coaching roles, Julia Koumbassa shares how she has used Learning Stories to support teacher growth and development in her program.
The session will begin with learning about the various factors that influence teacher growth and development. Following that, attendees will watch a video of an inquiry group/coaching session and compare the Learning Story from before and after that session.
Curriculum
Instructor

Julia Koumbassa
Director, Educa Learning Story Academy
Julia Koumbassa joins Educa after eight years as Center Director at University of Michigan. All told, Julia has been working in the field of Early Childhood Education for almost 25 years - as a leader, teacher, trainer and parent educator.
Julia has a passion for bringing new understandings and perspectives to the work and finds joy in helping educators grow and thrive.
More recently, Julia has developed a keen interest in Learning Stories. She has visited Aotearoa New Zealand twice.