https://padlet.com/dvehslage/5hqewv2vbh2x15pj Instructional Coaching en-us 2022-03-25 04:16:01 UTC 2022-05-11 23:37:17 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f1fa-1f1e6.png dvehslage https://padlet.com/dvehslage/5hqewv2vbh2x15pj/wish/2128074576 In this short video for Stanford, Ed Batista describes the process of dealing with people and the fruits of that labor as well as the difficulties. Noteworthy to me is that he describes this subject as involving peers, stakeholders, and authority figures.

In my role as an instructor, mentor, and instructional coach in a military organization - understanding how to help my peers as well as stakeholders when discussing curriculum, firsthand teaching experience, or some good ways to teach a subject or piece of equipment is critical to ensuring my voice is heard and that, even if my first instinct is wrong, that my community benefits in some way.

He also paraphrases a French director, Jean Renoir, who said, "The real hell of life is everyone has his reasons." This quote can be dark, but points to the importance of empathy even when we disagree with the district policy, military regulation, or instructional strategy. There is a cause for the effect, but we won't get to that root cause analysis without using empathy and speaking to our customers.]]> 2022-04-04 06:36:54 UTC https://padlet.com/dvehslage/5hqewv2vbh2x15pj/wish/2128074576 dvehslage https://padlet.com/dvehslage/5hqewv2vbh2x15pj/wish/2180070625 Because we don't formalize instructional coaches outside of the academic environment in my community, I am formally on the same level as any other helicopter instructor. That isn't a statement of ego, but it does shift the conversation slightly. My fellow instructors are my peers, but most of them are also my former students. Because of that built up rapport, and our relationship now, they can safely "assume good intent" from me, which is the first tip of this article. I would recommend this to anyone in a similar situation; it helps to have a lighter touch and a great grasp on your peer's communication style.]]> 2022-05-11 20:18:55 UTC https://padlet.com/dvehslage/5hqewv2vbh2x15pj/wish/2180070625 dvehslage https://padlet.com/dvehslage/5hqewv2vbh2x15pj/wish/2180116119 What struck me about Jim Knight's video on trust in coaching relationships, was his emphasis on love. While it seems strange at first, I do think that people or corporations keep some love out of the office - whether for lack of interest, fear of being misunderstood, or just not thinking a corporate or military environment benefits from that.

This article encourages us to be present, compassionate, and curious when coaching others. It is much easier to collaborate with someone you trust, and those three focus points would highlight your interest and care to any would-be collaborator. Often with coachees we present them with choices or their own interests instead of telling them what to do. This relies on caring, and listening.]]> 2022-05-11 21:09:01 UTC https://padlet.com/dvehslage/5hqewv2vbh2x15pj/wish/2180116119 dvehslage https://padlet.com/dvehslage/5hqewv2vbh2x15pj/wish/2180221470 In this video addressed to veterans transitioning and trying to understand their options, Michael Abrams mentions that, "anything worth doing is worth working for." While the content of the video does not differ much from the overall growth mindset message seen during this course, its laser-focus on helping veterans solve their problems is what stuck out to me. As an instructor to young Airmen, hopefully my style or methods of teaching them will help them embrace a growth mindset long before they leave the service.]]> 2022-05-11 23:29:08 UTC https://padlet.com/dvehslage/5hqewv2vbh2x15pj/wish/2180221470 dvehslage https://padlet.com/dvehslage/5hqewv2vbh2x15pj/wish/2180228330 This submission is a stretch, I will admit. The topic of this video is on national defense, and policy, and attempts to push listeners away from U.S.-centric thought, and assuming that our nation is the only factor that other countries take into consideration when deciding their next actions.

The reason I included this video is because I can, and have, shown this to new Airmen in order to help them understand empathy. Talking about feelings or how we treat people can sometimes be a difficult message to receive, so I dress up empathy with this video - cool graphics, dramatic music, a retired National Security Advisor - all to reinforce the lesson that other people have their own autonomy and goals, and not to take that too personally.]]> 2022-05-11 23:37:17 UTC https://padlet.com/dvehslage/5hqewv2vbh2x15pj/wish/2180228330