CLASSROOM OBSERVATION
Purpose: While observing we learn about the students' interests and personalities
Useful information for future planning:
LEARNING STYLES
CREATIVITY
SPEAKING
LISTENING
EXPERIENCING
WRITING
READING
The observer presence has its effect:
- the cooperative teacher may be less natural as usual.
-as novate teachers we may feel tense while observed.
- it may be distracting for the trainee.
PERSONALITY AND EXPERIENCE WILL SHAPE OUR CLASSROOM TOO.
Kind of language
" Classroom Culture"; set of values and general rules that take place.
The observer will be mindful of our teaching skills and overall domain of the situation.
In comfortable working relationships the LEARNING EXPERIENCE CAN BE POSITIVE
Dialogue is vital.
The supervisor will help the trainee to monitor their practice better.
FEEDBACK on your work will be provided.
Strengths and weaknesses will be assessed.
TEACHING IS A COMPLEX ACTIVITY:
*Students respond differently:* challenged *bored*unclear- clear understanding.
Reflection upon observation is needed
IMPORTANT ROLE IN PRACTICE TEACHING:
OBSERVING THE COOPERATIVE TEACHER:
AS OBSERVERS WE MAY BE ASKED TO OBSERVE MORE THOROUGHLY:
*Lesson structure.
*Number of activities.
*Management strategies.
(setting of groups, timing)
HOW SHE TEACHES
THE ATMOSPHERE SHE CREATES
THE RESOURCES USED
INTERACTION
INSTRUCTIONS
EXPLANATIONS
STRATEGIES
