Cognitive CoachingSM Benefits for Teachers Eight benefits of implementing Cognitive CoachingSM*: Cognitive CoachingSM was linked with increased student test scores and other benefits for students. Teachers grew in teaching efficacy. Cognitive CoachingSM impacted teacher thinking, causing teachers to be more reflective and to think in more complex ways. Teachers were more satisfied with their positions and with their choice of teaching as a profession. School cultures became more professional. Teachers collaborated more. Cognitive CoachingSM assisted teachers professionally. Cognitive CoachingSM benefited teachers personally. *Edwards, Jenny. Cognitive CoachingSM: A Synthesis of the Research. Highlands Ranch, CO: Center for Cognitive Coaching, 2001. Copyright © 1999–2008 Center for Cognitive CoachingSM. All rights reserved. This page last revised 6–13–2008.