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USING SOLUTION DIALOGUE IN ACTION

Watch this video Coaching Conversations (Pilling, 2018) (1:52 min).

  • What elements of Solution Dialogue are evident in this video? 
  • What elements of Solution Dialogue could have been added to make this conversation stronger?

What Does Exemplary Implementation of Essential Function 4 Look Like?

Educators use Solution Dialogue by

  • facilitating conversation about what has gone well and where more support is needed;
  • facilitating conversation about relevant data;
  • responding to ideas for improvement by validating, adding suggestions, and providing rationale for changes in practice;
  • supporting suggestions for change in practice by modeling and/or providing examples of the content/practice in use;
  • providing opportunities for reflection and clarification of recommendations;
  • offering opportunities or resources for guided practice; and
  • facilitating the identification of next steps.

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NEXT STEPS

What steps can you take to improve your use of Solution Dialogue right now?

Reflect on your district/building/team’s current knowledge and fluency with Essential Function 4 – Use Solution Dialogue, then determine possible next steps, including,

  • preparing questions you might use in your next coaching conversation,
  • planning for use of the Growth Goal Plan Reflection Template, and
  • practicing the elements of Solution Dialogue.