Video Coaching Transforms Teacher Development in Palau
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A recent article in The Learning Professional, authored by Ida Rekoi Kilcullen and Lucia Tabelual from the Palau Ministry of Education, highlights the transformative impact of video coaching on teacher development in Palau.
Palau, an island nation of 20,000 people in western Micronesia, faces unique challenges in education due to its geographically dispersed and diverse student population.
The article emphasizes how Edthena’s Video Coaching platform has become an integral part of Palau’s educational landscape, enabling educators to connect and share best practices across the nation.
Video coaching for educators in Palau has:
- Enabled more frequent support and feedback, overcoming geographical barriers
- Aligned with Palauan cultural learning practices of demonstration and observation
- Provided a safe, non-evaluative environment for teacher reflection and improvement
- Allowed educators to see themselves in research-based instructional practices
In the future, the Ministry aims to expand Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) and increase peer-to-peer collaboration using video.
For educators interested in innovative approaches to professional development, especially in geographically challenging contexts, Palau’s experience with Edthena’s video coaching platform offers valuable insights into leveraging technology for teacher growth and collaboration.
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