How can it be that teachers all over the country want to be observed? How can it be that observations of their teaching bring teachers joy?
Today I’m conversing with Craig Randall, founder of Trust-Based Observations and expert in the art of supporting teachers in improving their practice. We go “pretty dang deep,” as Craig put it. Which is good, because classroom observations are super important and are too rarely done well.
Until now!
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We discuss
* Building Trust: The wisdom of focusing on accumulating “trust marbles” before offering suggestions for improvement
* Strengths-Based Observations: The importance of battling the deficit mentality and emphasizing teachers’ strengths
* Coaching vs. Fixing: How to short-circuit the typical fix-them orientation
* The History of Teacher Observation: How we got here (hint: It’s partly A Nation at Risk’s fault!)
Connect & Share
Got a story to share? Tell me a story of a disastrous observation! Or tell me about one that made you glow with confidence and happiness. Leave me a voicemail at (413) 239-4158 and we might feature your perspective in a future episode!
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External links
Trust-Based Observations (the book)
Trust-Based Observation (the website)
EMDR: Eye-Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing
Credits
Founder and Host: Betsy Burris
Co-Host: Joe Johnson
Producer: Jullian Androkae of PodVision
Audience Development: Andreea Coscai of PodVision
Music: Tom Burris/Jabbering Trout
