Classroom Observation
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Classroom Observation
(CO)
Presenter: CamilaWu
ShinDong Junior High School
[email protected]
Are you satisfied with your teaching?
How do you like your own teaching?
How do you promote your English teaching?
Brainstorming
We should not work alone.
Feeling lonely in the journey of teaching….
Definition of Classroom Observation
One effective mean of learning how
certain teaching methods are employed in
the schools, how classrooms are
organized, and how students respond to
the classroom environment (Reed &
Bergemann, 2005, 9)
Discussion
Did you ever observe colleague’s teaching?
Or were you ever observed????
Was it a positive or negative experience?
Why?
Discussion
What kinds of useful information about
teaching could be gathered through
observation?
Why is “classroom observation”
needed????
It provides stimulus and ideas for ways of
exploring one’s own teaching by observing
other teachers and classroom in action
By having one’s own teaching/classroom
observed for the purpose of continued
learning and exploration
Why observe?????
Provide an opportunity for the sharing of
ideas and expertise, as well as a chance
to discuss problems and concerns
Get feedback on one’s teaching
Develop self-awareness of one’s own
teaching
A component of teacher development
Are you willing being observed?
Why? Or Why not?
Brainstorming/Discussion……
Would you like to observe T’s teaching?
Let’s do it now.
http://ceitl.zanestate.edu/wiki/images/0/0e/
Classroom_Observation_Examples.pdf
(English-T.Slater)
What do you see in the video?
What questions would you like to ask the
teacher?
Is there anything you feel unclear and you
need more explanation?
Guiding Principles for Observing-1
Observers need to maintain a sensitive
awareness of the potential for vulnerability
that inevitably accompanies any observation
of teaching
The presence of a visitor inevitable affects
the classroom dynamics.
Observers need to realize that the samples
of data brought from the classroom are
inevitably limited, and that sweeping
generalizations should be avoided.
Guiding Principles for Observing-2
Sometimes the task will entail some
preliminary collaboration and co-operation
with the teacher who is going to be
observed.
It is important to share with the observed
teacher any follow-up discussions about the
lesson
The experience has to be meaningful,
rewarding and non-threatening to all
involved.
General Guidelines
Observation should have a focus
Should use specific procedures
The observer should remain an observer.
( objective/ not judgmental)
Ex:
According to my observation notes, I would
like to know if…..
Suggested Procedures for CO
Arrange a pre-observation orientation
session
Identify a focus for the observation
Employ appropriate procedures to suit the
purpose of the observation
Carry out the observation
Arrange a post-observation session
(interview)
A Pre-observation Orientation Session
The nature of the class observed
The kind of material being taught
The teacher’s approach to teaching
The kinds of students in the class
Typical pattern of interaction and class
participation
Identify a Focus for the Observation
Typical “how-to” dimensions of teaching
include the following:
How the teacher__________
starts and ends a lesson
allots time within a lesson
assigns tasks to students
organizes learning groups
supervises students when they are learning
asks questions
How does the teacher ask Qs?
What kind of questions does the teacher ask
most often? Yes/No? Either/or? Wh-? Tag?
What is the content of the teacher’s
questions?
How long does the teacher wait after asking
a question to get a response?
How does the teacher ask Qs?
How does the teacher give instructions?
How much time does it take?
Do students know what to do after being
given the instructions?
Other topics that for CO-1
Teacher’s language use
Organization of the lesson
Time management
Main teaching activities
Ss’ performance of tasks
Other topics that for CO-2
Time on tasks
T’s Qs and Ss’ responses
Pair and group work
Classroom interaction
Classroom management
Use of the textbook
3 Ways ---Employed to Suit
the Purpose of the Observation
Written NarrativeField Notes
checklists
Written Narrative
The language use should be objective and
precise
Any form of evaluation should be avoided
Advantages
disadvantages
Field Notes
Brief descriptions in note form of key
events that occurred throughout the lesson,
including interpretations of incidents,
where relevant
Advantages
disadvantages
Checklists
A structured inventory listing feature of a
lesson that the observer completes as he
or she observes the lesson
Advantages
disadvantages
Notices
The observer’s function should be limited
to that of gathering information
The observer should not be involved in
evaluating a teacher’s lesson
Non-evaluative observation within the
context of professional development is
often welcomed by teachers.
During the Observation
Using the procedures that both parties
have agreed on
Careful observation
Collect data—keep records
During the Observation
avoid setting up negative or hostile currents
in the classroom
Take every care to minimize the intrusion
Effective observation: being objective
A Post-observation Session
Observers and obseree meet as soon as
possible after the lesson
The observers report on the information
collected during the lesson and discusses
it with the observee
Let’s Practice it now!!!
examples of Classroom Observation
http://teach.mcsh.kh.edu.tw/sheu5711/app
raise/classroom_flow.htm(Chinese)
http://ceitl.zanestate.edu/wiki/images/0/0e/
Classroom_Observation_Examples.pdf
(English-T.Slater)
YouTube
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2_kCJX
aVaNU (T-Chang)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ox1rdW
lW1r4&feature=related(T-Wang)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qTZYc7
04zVI&feature=related (Gept-reading THan)
References
Ruth, Wajnryb. (1992) Classroom Observation
Tasks. United Kindom: Cambridge University
Press
Yueh-kuei, Hsu. (2010) Classroom Observation
and Post-observation Interview given in a
workshop
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2_kCJXaVaN
U (T-Chang)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ox1rdWlW1r4
&feature=related(T-Wang)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qTZYc704zVI
&feature=related (Gept-reading T-Han)