Real-Time Support: Using eCoaching to Increase Preservice Teachers’ Confidence to Teach

Abstract

The role of teacher education preparation programs is to equip preservice teachers (PSTs) with the knowledge and skills to support the development of all students. To do this, university faculty must establish and monitor PSTs’ progress toward quality standards for teaching. eCoaching is a professional learning strategy that provides real-time feedback to PSTs during instruction. In this article, the authors present an overview of eCoaching logistics, a description of eCoaching in action, and perceived impact of eCoaching on PSTs.