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Back to Episodes🎙 Engagement in Action - Episode 3: Model. Practice. Repeat. The Secret to Teacher Growth #203
Description
Modeling and rehearsal are the “secret sauce” of effective instructional leadership. In Episode 3, Mel breaks down how school leaders can coach teachers through modeling, practice, and repetition — simple but powerful strategies that turn new skills into classroom habits.
This episode helps school leaders make coaching more collaborative, more actionable, and more effective — without increasing the workload.
🔑 Key Takeaways
- Model First — Then Ask Teachers to Try It
Removes confusion and builds confidence. - Rehearsal Builds Skill, Safety, and Speed
Quick practice cycles help teachers feel prepared before students ever enter the room. - Practice Isn’t Extra — It’s the Coaching Method
Embed practice in normal feedback rhythms to normalize growth. - Repetition Builds Mastery Over Time
Return to moves again and again — reinforce, celebrate, and refine.
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