Highlights

• Introducing Craig (00:53).
• Trust-based observation key questions (03:54).
• More on trust-based lesson observations (05:14).
• Professional conversations and instructional coaching (08:47).
• Matt O’Leary on observations (10:08).
• Martine asks Craig if senior leadership observers experience a conflict of interest (quality assurance versus supportive quality improvement) (11:01).
• Other aspects of teaching that can be evaluated (15:50).
• Martine asks Craig how observers keep their teaching practice current (16:32).
• Professional development communities (20:17).
• The problem with traditional goal setting (23:08).
• Just one thing… (25:29).
• Peers working together and owning professional development (26:11).
• Pandemic thoughts and Mississippi case study (30:38).
• Wrap up - where to get Craig’s book and find him online (33:40).

Thanks

Thank you so much to Craig Randall for being a charming and informative guest on the podcast.

Helpful links

• Trust-Based Observations (by Craig Randall on Amazon UK)
• Trust-Based Observations (by Craig Randall on Amazon.com)
• Craig’s website: trustbased.com
• Email: [email protected]
• Martine’s podcast interview with Professor Matt O’Leary