Link to Podcast Recently a coworker introduced me to a podcast by Steve Barkley. He is an educational consultant to districts and education organizations all over the world. He also has a Professional Development website where educators can get instructional coaching micro-credentials among other PD opportunities. I have enjoyed listening to him and his guests discuss various educational topics related to instructional coaching and leadership. When perusing some of the older podcasts he has produced I came across one that focused on mental models of adult learners. This episode featured Joellen Killion as a guest educator. She applied the mental model theory specifically to leaders in the role of coaching. This idea caused me to reflect on my practice as an instructional coach. I first reflected on: What is my mental model of coaching and has it been effective? Ms. Killion proposed three different mental models that coaches and teachers tend to gravitate toward. ...