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E Email [email protected] Phone 621-2248 Twitter @CindySmith Blog: http://blogs.gssd.ca/csmith/ The role of a math coach: Collaborative colleague Experiences are initiated by teacher and direction of interaction structured by the teacher Focus is on student learning A team member to: o help plan lessons or units units o assist with technology o help with manipulatives o model or co-teach lessons o collect data for professional development o assist with the transfer of theory into practice o research, collaborate and discuss assessment and evaluation Benefits of engaging with a math coach: Provides an opportunity for professional dialogue, sharing of experiences Fosters professional habits of mind (West and Staub, 2003)

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E Email [email protected] Phone 621-2248 Twitter @CindySmith Blog: http://blogs.gssd.ca/csmith/

The role of a math coach: Collaborative colleague Experiences are initiated by teacher and direction of

interaction structured by the teacher Focus is on student learning A team member to:

o help plan lessons or units units o assist with technologyo help with manipulativeso model or co-teach lessonso collect data for professional developmento assist with the transfer of theory into practiceo research, collaborate and discuss assessment and evaluation

Benefits of engaging with a math coach: Provides an opportunity for professional dialogue, sharing of experiences Fosters professional habits of mind (West and Staub, 2003)