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Towards a Reflective Classroom Peer
Observation
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REFLECTION…??REFLECTION…??
• Active persistent and careful consideration
• Reflection-in-action(J. Dewey, 1987)
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PEER-OBSERVATION IS ACTUALLY …PEER-OBSERVATION IS ACTUALLY …
“…when a teacher is observed by a fellow teacher
rather than a senior. The person who observed then
gives some feedback, which could be anywhere from a
simple "Thanks, I thought it was great" to written feedback based on the
observation task..”
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WHAT OBSERVATION SHOULD NOT BEWHAT OBSERVATION SHOULD NOT BE
Big deal of a show that includes all types of
fancy cut-outs and laminated visual aids
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TYPES OF TYPES OF OBSERVATIONOBSERVATION
1. Regular Observation
2. Peer Observation
3. Three-way observation
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FORMATIVEFORMATIVE
IMPROVING TEACHERS’ TEACHING TOOLSIMPROVING TEACHERS’ TEACHING TOOLS
PROMOTING COOPERATIVE TEACHING ENVIRONMENTPROMOTING COOPERATIVE TEACHING ENVIRONMENT
SUMMATIVESUMMATIVE
EVALUATING TEACHING EFFECTIVENESS EVALUATING TEACHING EFFECTIVENESS
USED FOR MERIT, AND/OR PROMOTIONUSED FOR MERIT, AND/OR PROMOTION
REMEMBERREMEMBER! !
BOTH ARE BASED ON THE SAME INSTRUMENTSBOTH ARE BASED ON THE SAME INSTRUMENTS
GAINS DEPENDENT ON OUR PHILOSOPHY OF TEACHINGGAINS DEPENDENT ON OUR PHILOSOPHY OF TEACHING
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PURPOSE OF CLASSROOM OBSERVATIONSPURPOSE OF CLASSROOM OBSERVATIONS
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TRADITIONAL VIEW OF OBSERVATIONTRADITIONAL VIEW OF OBSERVATION
Acquiring teaching skills’ depends on the mastery of specific types of observable behaviors
•Focuses on a “how to” dimension
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REPERTOIRE OF OBSERVABLE REPERTOIRE OF OBSERVABLE BEHAVIORS BEHAVIORS
o How the teacher starts and ends a lesson
o How the teacher allots times within a lesson
o How the teacher assigns tasks to students
o How the teacher organizes Learning groups
o How the teacher monitors students on-task
o How the teacher asks questions
o How the teacher reinforces students’ answers
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REFLECTIVE OBSERVATION REFLECTIVE OBSERVATION
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Advantages of Peer Observation Advantages of Peer Observation
Both observer and observed may improve teaching ability
New ideas and perspectives about teaching from colleagues
Teachers might take feedback better if it comes from other teachers
Boosting a teacher's confidenceBoth parties develop deeper
awareness of the teaching process
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Disadvantages of Disadvantages of Observation Observation
Possible bias relating to the observer's own beliefs about teaching
May not be a valid method for summative evaluation
Seniors might think they know better than the observed teacher
The feedback might not be useful
Students may think that something is wrong with their teacher
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PHASES OF OBSERVATION:PHASES OF OBSERVATION:1. PRE-OBSERVATION 1. PRE-OBSERVATION CONFERENCECONFERENCE
Ice-breaking “chatting”
Reviewing the observed teacher’s teaching plan including:
• Time & Level • Lesson plan• Lesson objectives & goal• Strategies/Methodology, & Assessment.
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Observing the observation @ the ALC-Observing the observation @ the ALC-RabatRabat
with Dr. Rachida GHAZALI and Prf. Zenib Adams with Dr. Rachida GHAZALI and Prf. Zenib Adams
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HOW GOOD AN OBSERVER HOW GOOD AN OBSERVER YOU ARE???YOU ARE???
Dr. Rachida has mentioned 5 criteria she focuses on while observing, could you mention three aspects?
what are the two unwelcomed characteristics in teaching style teachers should avoid?
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WHILE-OBSERVING PHASEWHILE-OBSERVING PHASE
•Organization of the lesson
•Time management
•Students’ performance on tasks
•Time on task
•Teacher’s questions & students’ responses
•Teacher’s explanation
•Teacher’s action zone
•Students’ performance during pair/group-work activities
•Classroom interaction.
•Use of textbook:
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POST-OBSERVATION POST-OBSERVATION
CONFERENCE IS CONFERENCE IS
NOT DOOMSDAY NOT DOOMSDAY
Post-observation Phase
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It is meant to be a session It is meant to be a session for data presentation & for data presentation & Analysis where the “how to” Analysis where the “how to” dimension is questioned & dimension is questioned & justified for the sake of justified for the sake of understanding, reinforcing understanding, reinforcing and suggestingand suggesting
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Post-Observation Post-Observation impressionsimpressions
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Peer Observation GuidelinesPeer Observation Guidelines
An effective observation requires an observation instrument designed to accurately and reliably portray the classroom environment
Schedule this conference within a week of the observation. The observer should arrive at least 10 minutes before class. "Walking
into class late is poor practice and inconsiderate" The observer can be briefly introduced to the students, with an equally
brief explanation of why the observer is present. Then move on The observer are not to ask questions or participate in activities during
class; such behaviour can detract from and invalidate the observations
Review results from the completed Classroom Observation Instruments Begin the conference with a positive comment (i.e., "I really enjoyed
your class..."). Provide honest, constructive feedback
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Thanks for observing!Thanks for observing!
[email protected]@gmail.com
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