Synopses & Reviews
Classroom Observation Tasks will help teachers use classroom observation as a learning tool; a place where they may discover more about the processes of teaching and learning, and ultimately, more about their own teaching. The model of teacher development used is that of the teacher as reflective practitioner, where teachers initiate and propel their own professional development. In the past, classroom observation was usually understood in judgment terms--assessment, evaluation, probation. The classroom was a place where a more experienced teacher came and passed judgment on a less experienced teacher. Classroom Observation Tasks looks at observing from outside the realm of assessment, thus removing much of the fear and anxiety from observation. The focus is on discovery, learning, and teacher development. Classroom Observation Tasks is addressed to the teacher, but also may be used by teacher trainees, teacher trainers, and those involved in school-based teacher support. Over thirty-five structured tasks related to classrooms are provided and divided into seven focus areas.
Synopsis
This book provides a range of tasks which guide the user through the process of observing, analysing, and reflecting, and which develop the skills of observation. It contains a bank of 35 structured tasks which are grouped into seven areas of focus: the learner, the language, the learning process, the lesson, teaching skills and strategies, classroom management, and materials and resources. It is suitable for teachers, trainee teachers, teacher trainers and others involved in school-based teacher support, teacher development and trainer training. It has a comprehensive introduction to the tasks and a rationale covering the theoretical issues involved and places the responsibility for professional growth in the hands of the teacher.
Synopsis
This book offers 35 structured tasks showing how to use observation to learn about language teaching.
Synopsis
Classroom Observation Tasks shows how to use observation to learn about language teaching. It does this by providing a range of tasks which guide the user through the process of observing, analysing and reflecting, and which develop the skills of observation. It contains a bank of 35 structured tasks which are grouped into seven areas of focus: the learner, the language, the learning process, the lesson, teaching skills and strategies, classroom management, and materials and resources. This book is suitable for teachers, trainee teachers, teacher trainers and others involved in school-based teacher support, teacher development and trainer training. It has a comprehensive introduction to the tasks and a rationale covering the theoretical issues involved and places the responsibility for professional growth in the hands of the teacher.
Synopsis
Classroom Observation Tasks shows how to use observation to learn about language teaching. It does this by providing a range of tasks which guide the user through the process of observing, analysing and reflecting, and which develop the skills of observation. It contains a bank of 35 structured tasks which are grouped into seven areas of focus: the learner, the language, the learning process, the lesson, teaching skills and strategies, classroom management, and materials and resources. This book is suitable for teachers, trainee teachers, teacher trainers and others involved in school-based teacher support, teacher development and trainer training. It has a comprehensive introduction to the tasks and a rationale covering the theoretical issues involved and places the responsibility for professional growth in the hands of the teacher.
Description
Includes bibliographical references (p. 136-138) and index.