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Coaching for Adaptive Expertise

Developing Teachers Who Make Better Decisions

AvSarah Cottinghatt,Haili Hughes

Häftad, Engelska, 2026

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This exciting new book strikes at the heart of what's missing in much teacher professional development – coaching that strengthens teachers' decision-making. It introduces the Adaptive Expertise Framework, an approach that supports teachers in continuously developing their expertise, allowing them to respond intelligently to the complex lesson environment.Drawing on research from cognitive science, complexity theory, and studies of expert decision-making, the book outlines four areas every teacher must develop to grow their adaptive expertise that form the basis of the coaching framework. Part 2 then examines each stage of the coaching process including:The purpose of each stage of coaching so you know what you’re aiming forCommon pitfalls and how to avoid themCodified coaching techniques that coaches can practise and use flexiblyRich annotated coaching examples to illustrate the techniques at workSequence and sentence stems to help you apply the techniques straight away in your coachingWritten by leading experts and part of the Teacher CPD Academy series from InnerDrive, Coaching for Adaptive Expertise provides a timely blueprint for schools seeking to cultivate reflective, responsive educators who can adapt skilfully to any teaching situation.

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Utgivningsdatum:2026-09-11
Mått:189 x 246 x 16 mm
Vikt:453 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Serie:Teacher CPD Academy
Antal sidor:260
Förlag:Taylor & Francis Ltd
ISBN:9781032739793

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Sarah Cottinghatt is the research lead at Steplab and works with schools designing and delivering effective professional development. Sarah is the author and chapter author of books on teaching and professional development as well as part of the research team for the EEF’s guide to professional development.Haili Hughes is an Associate Professor of Educational Innovation and Impact at La Trobe University in Melbourne. She was a school and trust leader for 20 years and has written ten education books.Adam Kohlbeck is Director of Teacher Quality at Chiltern Learning Trust. He is also a doctoral student, researching teacher decision-making in complex environments and is a proud council member at the Chartered College of Teaching.

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If you are a leader or a coach supporting teachers to be reflective and adaptive experts in the classroom, then this excellent book is for you. The book is written with great attention to detail and is beautifully supported by snippets of coaching conversations which really bring the text to life and guide you to see how this framework can support teachers to flourish. — Rachel Ball, Coaching Development Lead, StepLabIf you aim higher when developing teachers, you have to go deeper – and that is exactly what this book does superbly well by surfacing hitherto tacit mental models the better to analyse and improve them.— Oliver Caviglioli, Director of WalkThrus This book will make you a better coach. It covers many big ideas in coaching, adaptive expertise, agency, mental models, and coaching excerpts. All written in a clear, practical way by people who live and breathe coaching in schools. I wish it had existed 10 years ago.— Dr. Mark Dowley, Associate Head, Staff Development at Birghton Grammar, Melbourne AustraliaA masterclass in coaching on coaching. This book models the very process it teaches-guiding you through insights, models, and rehearsal to elevate your practice. A must-read for all coaches!— Cat New, ASLT Lead Coach, Pilton Community CollegeIn my work, I read a lot of books on coaching. This is one of the best! The mental models framework makes sense of what good coaches do instinctively, and the focus on decision-making puts teacher professionalism at the centre. What more do you want from a coaching book?— Shane Learning, Organisational CoachCoaching for Adaptive Expertise is the book I’ve been waiting for - absolute gold - hooking me from the introduction, which nails the core challenge in teaching today: improving instruction isn’t just about changing what teachers do - it’s about reshaping how they think.— Lindsey Bennett, Head of Teacher Development, Astrea Academy TrustI love this book. It gets to the heart of the challenge of teaching adaptively and provides a wonderful guide to coaching teachers which acknowledges the complexity of the process but keeps things simple. It reminded me of a Year 6 pupil I met recently, who praised her teacher because in maths she teaches them 'hard sums but easy methods.' I recommend this book to any school leader who is serious about improving their school through supporting teachers to be intentional, deliberate classroom practitioners... and that should be every school leader!— John Tomsett, Educational consultant and authorCoaching for Adaptive Expertise is an exceptionally well‑crafted and evidence‑informed contribution to the field of effective teacher coaching. The authors achieve a rare balance: they ground their ideas in clear, robust theory while offering practical, actionable strategies that coaches can use immediately.There is a great deal of value here for anyone looking to strengthen their coaching practice or deepen their understanding of how to help teachers refine and extend their craft. Whether you are a coach, a coach‑trainer, or a leader responsible for teacher development, this book provides insightful guidance that feels both relevant and usable. Most notably, it presents a compelling case – and offers practical, thoughtful solutions – for supporting teachers to make better instructional decisions: in the moment, with precision, and for the right reasons. It is a timely and important resource for anyone committed to improving classroom practice.— Jon Gilbert, Professional Learning and Improvement Director at The Two Counties TrustThis book is an outstanding resource for developing a coach’s ability to guide teachers toward making more effective classroom decisions. Packed with practical strategies and evidence-based insights, it’s an invaluable tool for school leaders committed to driving sustained improvement in teaching and learning.— Caroline Sherwood, Education Partner, Woodwater Academy

Innehållsförteckning

Foreword for the editors Foreword Acknowledgements Introduction Part 1: Adaptive expertise 1. The case for adaptive expertise 2. What underpins adaptive expertise? 3. The coach's role Part 2: Delivering coaching for adaptive expertise Stage 0: Set up coaching by contracting Stage 0: Prepare for coaching by diagnosing need Stage 3: Prepare for coaching by planning a model Stage 1: Secure success Stage 2: Study the problem Stage 3: Specify the step Stage 4: See the step Stage 5: Simulate the step Step 6: Sustain the step Conclusion: Closing the gaps