Chapter Summary - listening and perceiving; depth of knowledge to draw upon; a variety of methods; tailoring to individual students; positive attitude and hopeful outlook; short imperatives; politeness; complete investment in the students particular needs.
Four components are needed for master coaching. The first is a body of knowledge. The master coach is usually over the age of 50, because they have taken a lifetime to accumulate the knowledge of their subject, and to develop a myriad of teaching techniques in their arsenal. It's takes a vast depth of knowledge to be even considered a master coach. The second component is listening. Master coaches are characterized by an attentiveness to the words, behavior, and every move of their students. By analyzing such details, the master coach can draw the appropriate knowledge from their vast repository to assist this specific need. The third component is direct instruction. The common instruction style among master coaches is one of short, error-focused, targeted statements. Master coaches are as direct as a GPS system is. The last component necessary for master coaching is their character. Selflessness, positivity, hope, and a strong personality are common characteristics.
Key Terms
flexible circuit skills
consistent circuit skills
Key Concepts: Master teachers have honed their coaching skills just as much, if not more, than any performer.
Making Connections: During this chapter, the master coaches discussed shared a similar approach to life: they all lived in a real world, and not in a dramatized one. For example, the cello instructor did not look to make value judgments on the two students. He simply saw them as two students working on different skills, growing at different paces. I think I could cultivate that aspect of reality living in my life currently.
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