Informal Observation
Published on Nov 21, 2015
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PRESENTATION OUTLINE
INFORMAL OBSERVATIONS
- A tool to gather evidence for growth
- A process for giving targeted evidence-based feedback
- A way for principals and teachers to be more intentional
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WHAT AN INFORMAL IS NOT
- Formal observation
- "Gotcha" opportunity
- Isolated event
- Shortcut to the observation cycle
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GUIDELINES FOR INFORMALS
- Informally observe all teachers
- Informally observe as often as you can
- Focus on one or two areas
- Use the comprehensive cycle to guide the work
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Empathy
“I believe empathy is the most essential quality of civilization.”
― Roger Ebert
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CRITERION 3
- SE 4 Student Engagement--Engagement Strategies
- With your team, develop a list of possible "look fors"
- Prepare for a "quick observation"
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EFFECTIVE FEEDBACK
- Specific and performance based
- Descriptive
- Observable behavior
- Free from bias and judgement
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CRITERION 3
- CP 5 Curriculum and Pedagogy Teaching Approaches/ and or Strategies
- With your team, develop a list of possible "look fors"
- Prepare for a "quick observation"
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QUESTIONS?
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