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.
Download the School-Based Implementation Coaching Practice Profile
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.