coaches
Dealing with an Impatient Student
The following is an email exchange between Carrie L., Michigan and Kim L. Questions and answers were edited and organized in a particular order. She has had prior lesson experience and is very quick and smart. The 2nd lesson her mom mentioned that she gets…
- Last updated 12 years ago
- claiming territory, coaches, coaching, impatient student, Playlist
Training the Trainer
We, as teachers, as method coaches, open the gate and point the way down the path. We tell students that they have to walk that path without us, and we tell parents/coaches that they are the ones who will help children learn to walk that…
- Last updated 8 years ago
- coaches, coaching parents, firing students, Gordon Harvey, requirement, requirement versus request, training the trainer
Involving Coaches in Lessons
I had a conversation recently about involving coaches in the lessons and giving them instructions for what to do at home. I have a great handout that I will find and share in a follow-up email, but we are wondering how YOU engage coaches. I…
- Last updated 12 years ago
- accompaniment, coaches, Laurie Richards, parental participation, practice pads, reading notes, reading rhythm, relationship conversation, Robin Keehn, songs for children, using games, watching the videos
Coaches’ Attendance
As a parent of young children, I am committed at this stage of my life to keep most of my teaching hours within school hours. I have a small studio which I am quite happy with, however, I am often asked by parents if I…
- Last updated 12 years ago
- coach at lessons, coaches, learning without a coach, teens without a coach