Education Observation [OLD]

Do you have super vision to see what is really happening in a classroom? Put your skills to the test!

Classroom Observation:

1. Review the observation instrument to prepare before entering the 6th grade math classroom you will observe.

2. Watch the first 5-7 minutes of the Observation Video simulation of a classroom and take notes on what stands out to you, both positive and negative.

Assessment of Teaching and Learning: Classroom Observation

Video Source: Beginning Teacher Support and Assessment (BTSA) via Youtube and http://www.btsa.ca.gov.

3. Fill out your observation form individually and make any additional comments. (Suggested 2-3 minutes)

4. Discuss your observations as a group and compare what commonalities and differences there are in your observations. (Suggested 2-3 minutes)

5. Watch the Post Observation Conversation Video and compare to see how another supervisor commented on the teacher’s lesson and instruction.

Post-Observation Conversation:

6. Bonus: Discuss what skills and factors you think are most important in observation based on the reading in Chapter 13.

7. Bonus For Fun: Watch the How Not to Discuss an Observation video