Coaching Conversation Flow Script

Introduction & Goals (5 minutes)

Teacher: “Hello [Student Name] and [Parent Name], thank you both for joining me today. I’m excited to spend the next 30 minutes together. Our goal is to learn more about [Student Name]’s strengths and how they like to learn, then create tailored strategies you can use at home to reach academic goals. Does that sound good?”

Teacher: “Here’s our agenda:

1. Review the Student Strengths Inventory
2. Complete the Learning Style Survey
3. Co-create action strategies
4. Wrap up with next steps

If at any point you have questions, feel free to jump in!”

Potential follow-up prompts:

• “What are you both most curious about today?”
• “Is there anything you hope to walk away with at the end of this session?”

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Review Student Strengths Inventory (8 minutes)

Teacher: “Now let’s look at your Strengths Inventory worksheet. You identified your top three strengths as: ___, ___, and ___. [Student Name], can you share a specific time when you used one of these strengths in class or during homework?”

Student Response

Teacher: “Great example! [Parent Name], how have you noticed this strength at home? Do you have an example to share?”

Parent Response

Teacher: “Thank you both. Based on this conversation, is there anything you’d like to adjust on your worksheet?”

Student/Parent Response

Potential follow-up prompts:

• “How did it feel to use that strength?”
• “What made that strength helpful in that situation?”

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Complete Learning Style Survey (8 minutes)

Teacher: “Next, we’ll go through the Learning Style Survey one question at a time. There are three main styles: visual, auditory, and kinesthetic. Let’s start with Question 1.”

Question 1: “When you’re learning something new, do you prefer to see diagrams and charts, hear explanations, or do activities with your hands?”

Student Response

Teacher: “Thank you. Question 2: In a study session, would you rather read notes out loud, rewrite notes in color, or practice with flashcards and models?”

Student Response

Teacher: “Excellent. Let’s finish the rest of the questions in the same way.”

(Continue through remaining questions…)

Teacher: “All done! Your survey results show your dominant learning preference is [Visual/Auditory/Kinesthetic]. How does that match what you’ve noticed in school or at home?”

Student/Parent Response

Potential follow-up prompts:

• “Can you think of a homework task where this style helped you learn?”
• “What felt less effective?”

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Strategy Planning & Action Steps (7 minutes)

Teacher: “Now that we know your top strengths and your learning style, let’s brainstorm 3–4 strategies you can use at home. I’ll list ideas, and you both can tell me which feel most helpful.”

1. Visual Organizer: Using color-coded charts for assignments.
2. Verbal Check-Ins: Short daily discussions about what you studied.
3. Active Practice: Hands-on activities or teaching concepts to someone.
4. Scheduled Reflection: Quick end-of-day review of successes.
   
   
   

Teacher: “Which of these resonate with you?”

Student/Parent Response

Teacher: “Let’s pick three strategies and assign roles:

• [Student Name] will ____ by ____.
• [Parent Name] will support by ____ at ____ frequency.”

Document these on your action plan sheet.

Potential follow-up prompts:

• “What obstacles might come up, and how can you overcome them?”
• “How will you remind each other to follow this plan?”

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Wrap-Up & Next Steps (2 minutes)

Teacher: “To recap, you’ll try these strategies:

• Strategy 1: ____
• Strategy 2: ____
• Strategy 3: ____

[Parent Name] will check in on [days/times], and [Student Name] will share progress each evening. Would you like to set a follow-up meeting in two weeks, or a quick call instead?”

Student/Parent Response

Teacher: “Perfect. Thank you both for your time and collaboration. I’m confident these steps will help [Student Name] thrive. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions before our next check-in!”

Student Strengths Inventory Worksheet

Instructions

1. Review the list of potential strengths below.
2. For each strength you identify with, rate yourself from 1 (low) to 5 (high), and provide a brief example.
3. After completing the table, select your top three strengths and reflect on how you use them in school and at home.
4. Invite your parent to share observations on these strengths in the section at the end.

Strengths Self-Assessment

(Feel free to add any other strengths you see in yourself.)

My Top 3 Strengths

1. Strength #1: _____________________________
   Describe how you’ve used this strength:
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
2. Strength #2: _____________________________
   Describe how you’ve used this strength:
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
3. Strength #3: _____________________________
   Describe how you’ve used this strength:
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   

Reflection: In the Classroom & at Home

How do these strengths help you succeed in class?

How could you use these strengths more effectively in your homework or studying?

Parent Observations

Parent Name: _____________________________

Which of these strengths have you noticed most in your child?

Can you share a specific example of when you saw this strength at home?

Is there anything else you’d like to add about your child’s strengths?

Use this completed worksheet during your coaching session to guide our conversation. We’ll review your responses together and adjust as needed before moving on to the Learning Style Survey Quiz.

Learning Style Survey Quiz Answer Key

Use this rubric to interpret survey responses and identify the student’s dominant learning preference. There are no “right” or “wrong” answers—this quiz simply reveals which style feels most natural for the learner.

1. Scoring Rubric

1. Assign 1 point for each response in the Visual column, 1 point for each in the Auditory column, and 1 point for each in the Kinesthetic column.
2. Total the points across all six questions:• Visual Score = number of Visual selections
   • Auditory Score = number of Auditory selections
   • Kinesthetic Score = number of Kinesthetic selections
3. Compare scores:
   • Highest score = Dominant learning style
   • If two styles tie, the student is Multi-Modal (benefits from both)
   • If all three are equal, encourage a balanced approach

2. Interpreting the Results

Visual Learners (e.g., Visual Score highest)

• Profile: Learn best from diagrams, charts, videos, color-coding, and written directions.
• At Home Strategies:

• Use color-coded planners or mind maps to organize assignments.
• Encourage the student to illustrate key concepts (flowcharts, graphic organizers).
• Provide printed step-by-step instructions rather than only verbal ones.

Auditory Learners (e.g., Auditory Score highest)

• Profile: Learn best by listening—lectures, discussions, reading aloud, or audio recordings.
• At Home Strategies:

• Have brief verbal check-ins: student summarizes what they studied out loud.
• Record lessons or use text-to-speech tools for review.
• Encourage study groups where they can talk through concepts.

Kinesthetic Learners (e.g., Kinesthetic Score highest)

• Profile: Learn best through movement, hands-on experiments, role-playing, or building models.
• At Home Strategies:

• Incorporate physical activities—act out vocabulary words, build simple models.
• Use flashcards and have the student sort or move them around.
• Schedule brief movement breaks during study sessions.

Multi-Modal Learners (Tie between two styles)

• Profile: Benefits from a combination of the tied styles.
• At Home Strategies:

• Blend recommended strategies from both preference profiles.
• Rotate learning activities to engage each style equally.

3. Next Steps in the Coaching Session

1. Share the identified dominant style(s) with the student and parent: “Your results show you’re strongest as a [Visual/Auditory/Kinesthetic/Multi-Modal] learner.”
2. Discuss real-life examples of how this style shows up in homework or class activities.
3. Co-create 3–4 actionable support strategies using the style-specific tips above.
4. Record agreed strategies on your action plan sheet from the Coaching Conversation Flow Script.

Use this answer key to guide interpretation rather than as a traditional grading tool. The goal is to empower families with insights into how the student learns best and to foster effective at-home support.