{"product_id":"trustbased-observations-9781475853551","title":"TrustBased Observations","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe results are in, observations are not improving teaching and learning. Pertinently, the Gates Foundation's 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThere 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,\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCraig’s 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\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTable of Contents\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAcknowledgments\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIntroduction\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePart One: Observation Problems and Solutions\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter 1. So What’s the Problem?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhat Can Be Done\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter 2. The Solution: Trust Based Observations\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBuild Safe, Trusting Relationships\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTweak Evaluation\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAdditional Solutions\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePart Two: The TBO System and Making it Work\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter 3. The System Basics: Continuous, Frequent, Unannounced, and Short Observations\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhy Unannounced?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhy a Continuous Cycle?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhy 20 Minutes?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhy Observe All Teachers Equally?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTroubleshooting\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter 4. Building System Success: Creating Time and Getting Organized\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCreating and Prioritizing Time\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOrganization Tools\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePart Three: The Observation\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter 5. Trust Based Observations Form: Origins and Development\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter 6. Starting an Observation\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter 7. Evidence of…\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEarly Thoughts to Guide Successful Observations\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEvidence of\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLearning Target (LT)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRisk Taking\/Innovative Practice\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTeacher\/Student Rapport and Relationship\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eClassroom and Student Behavior Management\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCooperative Learning\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWorking Memory: 10-2 Reflection and Processing Time\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eQuestioning\/Higher Order Thinking\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFormative Assessment\/Knowing What Each Student Has Learned to Guide Next Steps\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDescriptive Progress Feedback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSpecific Differentiation\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLearning Principles Used\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStudent Interview: (Is Learning Clear to All?)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTeaching Intangibles\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eScripting\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAdditional Pedagogy\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eQuestions\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSuggestions\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter 8. Questions\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter 9. Web Links: Trust Based Observations as a Resource Tool\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePart 4: The Reflective Conversation\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter 10. Reflective Conversation System Basics\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePrioritize Reflective Conversations\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOrganization\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRespect\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Conversation\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter 11. Building Trusting Relationships\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVulnerability\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEmpathy and Emotional Intelligence\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eActions that Build Trust\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMindsets or Actions that Inhibit Trust\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter 12. Listening and Asking the Questions\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eListening\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Questions\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter 13. Sharing Evidence of\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTroubleshooting Additional Observer Questions on Sharing Evidence\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter 14. Offering Suggestions\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen to Offer Suggestions\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePreparation\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhat and How Much to Suggest\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWords Matter: How to Offer Suggestions\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExplaining What Continuing Support Looks Like and Entails\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTroubleshooting Challenges to Offers of Suggestions\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter 15. Specials: Course Connections Accountability\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePart Five: The Teacher Evaluation Process and Professional Development\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter 16. Self-Assessment: Trust Based Observation Form Rubric\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTBO Pedagogy Rubric\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAction Research Big Goal\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter 17. Evaluation in Trust Based Observations\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTBO Evaluation\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePreparing for the Summative Evaluation Meeting\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Meeting\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter 18. Action Improvement Plans and Difficult Conversations\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAction Improvement Plans\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDifficult Conversations\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter 19. TBO and Professional Development\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eQuestion of the Year PD\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePDC and Action Research Big Goals\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMore on PDC’s \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFurther PD Tips, Suggestions, Guidelines\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePart Six: Bringing It All Together\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter 20. Building TBO Success\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eImplementation\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBlending\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChange\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSustaining Success\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBibliography\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAbout the Author","brand":"Rowman \u0026 Littlefield","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51040307872087,"sku":"9781475853551","price":54.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781475853551.jpg?v=1750946329","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/trustbased-observations-9781475853551","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}