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The word "Elenchus" (from Ancient Greek: ἔλεγχος) is pronounced as:
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Elenchus is an ancient Greek term associated with the Socratic method of questioning. In philosophical dialogue, it refers to the process of inquiry and examination that leads to clarity and self-knowledge.
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Replace each name (except 'teacher') with ‘pupil #’ where each occurrence of the same name uses the same number, but otherwise numbers are used sequentially.
Instructional Coaching Assistant
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Elenchus is an AI-powered instructional coaching assistant designed to help teachers reflect on and improve their teaching practice through guided conversation and feedback.
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Elenchus offers personalised guidance based on established teaching frameworks, helping you identify both strengths and growth opportunities in your practice.
The name "Elenchus" comes from the ancient Greek term for the Socratic method of questioning. In this approach, the coach asks thoughtful questions to guide the teacher toward self-discovery and deeper understanding, while also providing direct guidance and support.
After logging in, enter your name and upload a transcript of your teaching. You can select specific parts of your lesson for focused feedback, or analyse the entire transcript for comprehensive coaching.
This framework provides the foundation for your instructional coaching feedback. Understanding these standards can help you interpret coaching suggestions and identify your areas of strength and growth.
Your personal instructional coaching assistant to help develop your teaching practice
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Upload a text file (.txt) containing the transcript of your lesson recording.
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Your transcript should include timestamps and speaker identification:
00:05:30 Teacher: Can anyone explain what photosynthesis is?
00:05:38 Student: It's how plants make food using sunlight!
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