Module 3:
Effective Parent Coaching
How do we effectively use video coaching with parents to build their skills and confidence?
Module 3A: Self-Coaching Experience
Objectives:
Coaches will film a child interaction and evaluate their own SPEECHified skills, gaining insight into the parent experience.
Length/Format: Approx. 45 minutes, home learning opportunity
Overview:
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Coaches film themselves in an interaction with a child, just as a parent would during the SPEECHified program
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They then analyze the footage using the Coaching Template to see how well they are using the SPEECHified skills
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Through this process, coaches gain insight that will be helpful when guiding parents through this process
Module 3B: Effective Parent Coaching
Objectives:
Coaches will improve their ability to effectively review parent video footage and offer valuable feedback to parents.
Length/Format: 2 hour discussion and practice
Overview:
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Discussion of learning from the self-coaching experience
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Principles of effective parent footage review
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Practice parent footage review through use of sample videos
Module 3C: Solo Parent Session
Objectives:
Coaches teach a SPEECHified parent session independently, targeting their personal goals, to improve their parent coaching skills and set a pattern for future self-improvement.
Length:1-1.5 hours
Overview:
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Coaches run a SPEECHified session independently, including teaching and a parent coaching, with support from their Coach Trainer
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They self-analyze, review their goals, set new goals using a provided template
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They review their performance and goals with their Coach Trainer