The descriptions of classroom quality available in standardized classroom observation systems provide a standard way of measuring and noting teachers» strengths and weaknesses and evaluating whether policy initiatives or professional development activities are actually helping improve classroom interactions. (fcd-us.org)
These researchers also have salutary advice for practitioners who are looking to implement a classroom observation system in their school: «implement fast, learn slow, burn good will as you go» (Bryk et al., 2015). (teachermagazine.com.au)
The classroom observation systems capture not only what the teacher is doing, but also how students are responding. (educationnext.org)