Date of Award

5-2020

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Education (MEd)

Department

Graduate Education

First Advisor

Patricia C. Kornelis

Abstract

This action research study investigated the effects of peer coaching on an independent school’s culture, professional development, and growth mindset. The participants were eight middle scholar teachers, including the researcher. Each participant volunteered to be a part of a peer coaching pilot team in the spring semester of the 2018-2019 school year. Throughout the course of the pilot program, the participants were surveyed and interviewed independently on the topics of school culture, professional development, and growth mindset. As a team, the participants engaged in pre-observation, observation, and post-observation meetings as well as a final interview to debrief the pilot peer coaching program experience. The results of the study suggested that peer coaching has positive effects on the culture of a school, can aid in professional development, and may encourage a growth mindset within participants.

Comments

Action Research Report Submitted in Partial Fulfillment Of the Requirements for the Degree of Master Education

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