Instructional Methods of Teaching When a leader has decided to create an instructional lesson, it is vitally important that they determine what type of instructional coaching they will utilize in order to reach every learner. There are three types of research-based coaching methods that we will look at to help your students reach their full potential and develop their talents. The three types of coaching methods that we will discuss are facilitative coaching, directive coaching, and finally dialogical coaching. Facilitative Coaching Facilitative coaching is when leaders approach their students by facilitating the discussion to enhance their learning. Knight, Knight, and Carlson (2017) state, “[Coaches] refrain from sharing their own expertise or suggestions with respect to what a teacher can do to get better.” (p. 23). This method of teaching allows the students to have an open discussion, with the leader guiding the group to make sure students stay on track and is profess...