Hi! Well I did a small research and I found useful information that might complement this topic about observing lessons. So first I want to share the link of a video I found which I think is really interesting. Not mandatory for you to check it but It can be really useful.
Now, about the question "What kind of information does an observer have to know in order to report what's happening in a class.?" Well I want to list first what we are going to learn from that experience, In this case I mention some benefits the teacher observed must get too. I know we're not going to give a feedback, but I want to share it anyway since we're going to be in that situation, and well we need to make up our minds right away! So....
Benefits for the observer… • Observe new techniques, strategies, ideas and resources • Gain insight into one's own strategies and techniques • Observe student reactions from a different perspective • Help create a professional learning community with the best interests of the students in mind • Personal Professional Development and growth
Benefits for the observed… • Chance to see class through someone else’ eyes • Chance to re-evaluate the classroom from a different perspective • Chance to receive input (suggestions, ideas, resources) from a colleague • Creation of a professional learning community with the best interests of the students in mind • Personal Professional Development and growth Best practices involve the sharing of resources, techniques and strategies. Allowing another teacher into one’s classroom allows for sharing between both of them; it also allows for self-reflection by all involved. Teachers are responsible for their own growth and development, and observation is an excellent alternative to the traditional Professional Development seminars. What might you be looking for during observation? One of the main challenges for observation is being conscious of what to look for. Some teacher education programs offer checklists for observation but it is often difficult to find specific checklists such as second language teaching. Some specific things that one can look for when observing include how the teacher structures an activity; what the actual instructions are and whether they are given in English or the target language; if the teacher use synonyms for those basic instructions, or uses the same words, and what were those words; does the teacher give some visual cues to accompany those instructions; are the instructions divided into three or four steps with a visual icon visible on the board. These observations can be made because you are observing a more experienced teacher of second languages, or a teacher who is far more aware of what it takes to structure a classroom for the success of second language learners.
Also I want to share with you several pictures that I found that can help us to be reflexive but I don't know how to upload them, I'll stick around a while to try it... Well dear classmates and Professor see you tomorrow!!! XOXO.... Abril
This classroom has serious problems with selfregulation and the teacher has to work on her own confidence. If I was there observing I will focus on classroom management so I can give her some suggestions to help her to improve her classroom management, and I might recomend fail everyone unless they do some extrawork, so they can understand that the situation is serious...
Hi! Well I did a small research and I found useful information that might complement this topic about observing lessons. So first I want to share the link of a video I found which I think is really interesting. Not mandatory for you to check it but It can be really useful.
ResponderBorrarhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=mMMKv9GoADY
Now, about the question "What kind of information does an observer have to know in order to report what's happening in a class.?" Well I want to list first what we are going to learn from that experience, In this case I mention some benefits the teacher observed must get too. I know we're not going to give a feedback, but I want to share it anyway since we're going to be in that situation, and well we need to make up our minds right away! So....
Benefits for the observer…
• Observe new techniques, strategies, ideas and resources
• Gain insight into one's own strategies and techniques
• Observe student reactions from a different perspective
• Help create a professional learning community with the best interests of the students in mind
• Personal Professional Development and growth
Benefits for the observed…
• Chance to see class through someone else’ eyes
• Chance to re-evaluate the classroom from a different perspective
• Chance to receive input (suggestions, ideas, resources) from a colleague
• Creation of a professional learning community with the best interests of the students in mind
• Personal Professional Development and growth
Best practices involve the sharing of resources, techniques and strategies. Allowing another teacher into one’s classroom allows for sharing between both of them; it also allows for self-reflection by all involved. Teachers are responsible for their own growth and development, and observation is an excellent alternative to the traditional Professional Development seminars.
What might you be looking for during observation?
One of the main challenges for observation is being conscious of what to look for. Some teacher education programs offer checklists for observation but it is often difficult to find specific checklists such as second language teaching.
Some specific things that one can look for when observing include how the teacher structures an activity; what the actual instructions are and whether they are given in English or the target language; if the teacher use synonyms for those basic instructions, or uses the same words, and what were those words; does the teacher give some visual cues to accompany those instructions; are the instructions divided into three or four steps with a visual icon visible on the board. These observations can be made because you are observing a more experienced teacher of second languages, or a teacher who is far more aware of what it takes to structure a classroom for the success of second language learners.
Also I want to share with you several pictures that I found that can help us to be reflexive but I don't know how to upload them, I'll stick around a while to try it... Well dear classmates and Professor see you tomorrow!!!
XOXO.... Abril
Thank you Abril, your link is now in the main entry, so we just click on it to watch it. Very good find!!!
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This classroom has serious problems with selfregulation and the teacher has to work on her own confidence. If I was there observing I will focus on classroom management so I can give her some suggestions to help her to improve her classroom management, and I might recomend fail everyone unless they do some extrawork, so they can understand that the situation is serious...
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