Observation
in a classroom can be defined as a process of collecting data about a teacher’s
teaching in a classroom. It includes data gathering about the quality of lesson
planning, resources used during teaching, classroom management, assessment
techniques and way of delivering the lesson. An observer needs to be reflective
while recording the effective performance of a teacher using a tool.
The first
and foremost thing to be observed in a classroom is the quality of lesson
planning which involves skillfully setting objectives, selecting and organizing
learning activities, selecting
audio-visual resources and assessment techniques. It is to be recorded
that the learning objectives are specific, measurable, achievable, realistic
and time bounded.
While collecting data
about learning activities, an observer needs to reflect that the activities are
aligned with the topic being taught and objectives. Activities need to be
sequenced and developmentally appropriate.
Second
aspect of classroom observation is the delivery of the lesson. It needs to
include the teacher’s command over the subject matter and way of presenting the
lesson to the learners in simple and easily understandable language with the
help of examples from daily life. Such
activities are presented which seem meaningful and engaging for students on
their learning tasks. Due to which learners are involved in individual, pair
and group activities.
Teaching
resources are the third area for observation which are helpful to gain
learners’ attention towards to the lesson. Teaching resources need to be
appropriately used by the teacher and those are relevant to address the needs
of the learners. Audible and legible resources made by low/no cost local
materials play an important role in maximizing learning in classroom.
Forth
aspect of classroom observation needs to be collected the data about is the
nature of interactions in classroom between teacher to learners and among
learners to learners. It needs to be observed that the nature of interaction is
supportive and encouraging, fair, unbiased and based on mutual respect.
Assessment
in a classroom is the core area to be observed whether the teacher uses a
variety of assessment techniques to find out the level of learning among the
learners.
It would be worth observing that the teacher provides constructive
feedback while assessing learners’ level of learning. Appropriate questions are
asked by teacher and learners are provided with opportunities to ask questions
to clarify their misconceptions while rectifying mistakes. Challenging and
interesting home task is an element of assessment which a teacher needs to
necessarily provide.
The last
but not the least aspect of observation is the classroom environment which
includes seating arrangement which is comfortable, moveable, and helpful for
interactions. Classroom is tidy and clean which supports learning to be taken
place. The
teaching in classroom will be effective if an observer records the data about
the mentioned aspects of classroom teaching using a tool describing all the
aspects through a list of indicators.
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