Implementing Instructional Coaching: A Focus Group Study

Purpose: This study explored the perceptions and instructional coaching experiences of teachers, emphasizing the role of instructional leaders. It also observed the influence of instructional leaders and their impact on student achievement and school climate. Research Method: This study used a qualitative design. It conducted focus group discussions to explore how instructional coaching is implemented through instructional leaders. This study provides an in-depth examination of how high-quality instructional coaching is perceived and utilized by educators to improve their instructional practices. Findings: The findings for this study resulted in four themes: (a) leadership, (b) professional development, (c) instructional best practices, and (d) positive perceptions. These themes were demonstrated throughout the data obtained from the focus group discussions. The findings supported the literature, indicating that instructional coaching is an imperative aspect of effective instructional leadership. Conclusion: Instructional coaching was demonstrated throughout this study to be a crucial component of instructional leadership. The findings and data from this study help further support the effective implementation of instructional coaching by school leaders. The main premise of this is to improve teachers’ instructional practices to provide students with high-quality instruction so that they can achieve academic success.