Narrative Essay: Part i
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Briefly summarize your research on the topi
Narrative Essay: Part i
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Briefly summarize your research on the topic of coaching, mentoring and informal leadership grounded in adult learning theory from required readings, course text, and your own research and/or experiences in this area. What connections can you make from the research and any experiences you have had that will support completing the requirements of Task 1.
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State the learning needs of the individuals and the group (or how you will determine them). What strategies did/will you use to identify those needs (e.g., listening, presenting ideas, leading discussions, clarifying, mediating)?
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What was/is the task or project that you worked on with this group of individuals? How did/will you facilitate the selection of your task/project with your colleagues? Why was/is the task/project significant? (be specific in terms of impact) What was/is your plan of action to facilitate the learning that your colleagues needed in order to accomplish this specific task/project?
Narrative Essay: Part II
SECTION #1: Individual Level
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What adult-learning strategies did you apply with each learner to help support collaboration, to solve problems, to make decisions, and to manage conflict? Provide a rationale (for each).
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How did you differentiate strategies for each learner within the group?
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How did you scaffold the learning for each group member?
SECTION #2: Group Level
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What adult-learning strategies did/will you use and/or model for the group as a whole? Provide a rationale.
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Describe the specific interactions within the group in which you applied these adult-learning strategies and tell why these interactions were significant.
Narrative Essay Part III:
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What was the overall impact of applying adult-learning strategies with the individuals within the group? How did the process differ across the individuals? Was the impact similar or different across the team members?
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How did you build an environment of trust and a sense of ownership among your colleagues? (hint: what research/evidenced-based strategies did you employ) Did you encounter any obstacles or resistance to the process? If so, how was this addressed?
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What impact did your work with your colleagues have on student learning? Be specific, provide examples.