Trust-Based Observations: Maximizing Teaching and Learning Growth by Craig Randa

Description: FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE Trust-Based Observations by Craig Randall Trust Based Observations teaches observers to build trusting relationships with teachers as they engage in frequent observations and reflective conversations with them. Using the manageable observation form and data driven goal setting, the result is teachers embrace risk-taking and take growth steps necessary for significant teaching improvement. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The results are in, observations are not improving teaching and learning. Pertinently, the Gates Foundations recently completed, seven year, $200 million effort to improve student outcomes through enhancing the teacher evaluation process failed to achieve substantive improvement. The reason is, observations as currently designed, serve as an obstacle to teacher risk-taking. Teachers play it safe because: 1) they fear negative evaluations when their pedagogy is rated, and 2) they lack faith in being supported by supervisors because a trusting relationship between them and their observer has not been sufficiently built.There is a path though to using observations to dramatically improve teaching and learning, Trust Based Observations, a schema changing evaluation model that understands people perform at their best when they feel safe and supported. It begins with twelve, 20 minute observations per week followed by collegial conversations driven by reflective questions, sharing observed teaching strengths, and the building of safe, trusting relationships with teachers. Add the elimination of rating pedagogical skills, replace it with rating mindset, and teachers trust. Finally, have empowered teachers lead small professional development communities connected to good practice and teachers fully embrace risk-taking and innovation, leading to remarkable teaching transformations and improved student learning. Author Biography Craig Randalls experience as a school counselor, coach, teacher, and principal, at schools in the US and overseas, set him up perfectly to develop a model of teacher observation focused on building trusting relationships that spark teaching and learning growth. As the founder of Trust Based Enterprises, , Craig is driven to guide school leaders to successfully adopt and use Trust Based Observations, on a path towards leading an unprecedented transformation to the way observation are done. Table of Contents Table of ContentsAcknowledgmentsIntroductionPart One: Observation Problems and SolutionsChapter 1. So Whats the Problem?What Can Be DoneChapter 2. The Solution: Trust Based ObservationsBuild Safe, Trusting RelationshipsTweak EvaluationAdditional SolutionsPart Two: The TBO System and Making it WorkChapter 3. The System Basics: Continuous, Frequent, Unannounced, and Short ObservationsWhy Unannounced?Why a Continuous Cycle?Why 20 Minutes?Why Observe All Teachers Equally?TroubleshootingChapter 4. Building System Success: Creating Time and Getting OrganizedCreating and Prioritizing TimeOrganization ToolsPart Three: The ObservationChapter 5. Trust Based Observations Form: Origins and DevelopmentChapter 6. Starting an ObservationChapter 7. Evidence of…Early Thoughts to Guide Successful ObservationsEvidence ofLearning Target (LT)Risk Taking/Innovative PracticeTeacher/Student Rapport and RelationshipClassroom and Student Behavior ManagementCooperative LearningWorking Memory: 10-2 Reflection and Processing TimeQuestioning/Higher Order ThinkingFormative Assessment/Knowing What Each Student Has Learned to Guide Next StepsDescriptive Progress FeedbackSpecific DifferentiationLearning Principles UsedStudent Interview: (Is Learning Clear to All?)Teaching IntangiblesScriptingAdditional PedagogyQuestionsSuggestionsChapter 8. QuestionsChapter 9. Web Links: Trust Based Observations as a Resource ToolPart 4: The Reflective ConversationChapter 10. Reflective Conversation System BasicsPrioritize Reflective ConversationsOrganizationRespectThe ConversationChapter 11. Building Trusting RelationshipsVulnerabilityEmpathy and Emotional IntelligenceActions that Build TrustMindsets or Actions that Inhibit TrustChapter 12. Listening and Asking the QuestionsListeningThe QuestionsChapter 13. Sharing Evidence ofTroubleshooting Additional Observer Questions on Sharing EvidenceChapter 14. Offering SuggestionsWhen to Offer SuggestionsPreparationWhat and How Much to SuggestWords Matter: How to Offer SuggestionsExplaining What Continuing Support Looks Like and EntailsTroubleshooting Challenges to Offers of SuggestionsChapter 15. Specials: Course Connections AccountabilityPart Five: The Teacher Evaluation Process and Professional DevelopmentChapter 16. Self-Assessment: Trust Based Observation Form RubricTBO Pedagogy RubricAction Research Big GoalChapter 17. Evaluation in Trust Based ObservationsTBO EvaluationPreparing for the Summative Evaluation MeetingThe MeetingChapter 18. Action Improvement Plans and Difficult ConversationsAction Improvement PlansDifficult ConversationsChapter 19. TBO and Professional DevelopmentQuestion of the Year PDPDC and Action Research Big GoalsMore on PDCs Further PD Tips, Suggestions, GuidelinesPart Six: Bringing It All TogetherChapter 20. Building TBO SuccessImplementationBlendingChangeSustaining SuccessBibliographyAbout the Author Review Craigs much needed book is a must read for every school leader involved directly or indirectly in performing teacher observations. Trust Based Observations succeeds because it stresses heart before head. It shows that by putting relationships and people first, trust is built. With trust present, observations are now used to bring out the best in teachers because they feel safe to take risks and know they will be supported as they strive to improve. -- Jon Gordon Long Description The results are in: observations are not improving teaching and learning. Pertinently, the Gates Foundations recently completed effort to improve student outcomes through enhancing the teacher evaluation process failed to achieve substantive improvement. The way observations are currently designed serve as an obstacle to teacher risk-taking. Teachers fear negative evaluations when their pedagogy is rated, and they lack faith in being supported by supervisors because a trusting relationship between them and their observer has not been built.Trust-Based Observations: Maximizing Teaching and Learning Growth is a schema changing evaluation model that understands people perform at their best when they feel safe and supported. It begins with twelve, 20 minute observations per week followed by collegial conversations driven by reflective questions, sharing observed teaching strengths, and the building of safe and trusting relationships with teachers. Add the elimination of rating pedagogical skills and replace it with rating mindset, and teachers trust. When teachers fully embrace risk-taking and innovation, it leads to remarkable teaching transformations and improved student learning. Review Quote Written from the perspective of an educator who has a wealth of experience working in educational institutions internationally, this book provides an interesting contribution to the thinking and practice surrounding the use of observation in educational contexts. In Trust-Based Observations, Craig Randall puts forward a compelling case for engaging with observation as a supportive tool for teacher learning and provides a framework for educators to apply this. Feature To learn more about Craig Randall and Trust-Based Observations check out: and www.craig-randall.com Details ISBN1475853564 Publisher Rowman & Littlefield Year 2020 ISBN-10 1475853564 ISBN-13 9781475853568 Format Paperback Author Craig Randall Pages 188 Imprint Rowman & Littlefield Subtitle Maximizing Teaching and Learning Growth Place of Publication Lanham, MD Country of Publication United States Short Title Trust-Based Observations Language English DEWEY 370.711 UK Release Date 2020-09-15 NZ Release Date 2020-09-15 Illustrations Text Boxes; Illustrations, unspecified; Tables; Black & White Illustrations Audience Professional & Vocational AU Release Date 2020-07-14 Publication Date 2020-08-17 US Release Date 2020-08-17 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. 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