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: craig@trustbased.com * Martine’s podcast interview with Professor Matt O’Leary