The above report was written to reflect on the experience of conducting peer coaching for improvement of teaching practices and student learning. Upon reading the report, to effectively implement peer coaching it is best practice to engage in communication that is open and honest ,unbiased, with a willingness to help each other to grow professionally.

In the above video, Les Foltos gives a speech on peer coaching. Les is the creator of a program focused on training teachers and leaders to help their colleagues integrate technology into the 21st Century classroom. Upon viewing the video Les discusses how using peer coaching to improve teaching practices. This is done by using collaborative and modeling strategies as best practices for peer coaching.

The above article discusses both the history and the principles of peer coaching. The article also discuses recommendations for training sessions and how peer coaching is used for school improvement. Upon reading through the principles of peer coaching the best peer coaching practices are implemented when the teacher agrees to be a member of the coaching team, each participant works collaboratively together, and when effective and immediate feedback is provided.

The article above defines peer coaching, the various types of peer coaching, and the three main approaches used in peer coaching. Upon reading the article the best practices for the peer coaching methods are for the participants to engage in co teaching, study groups, and videotape analysis. Also the article discuses the importance for the participants to get together to develop materials and problem solve.