During a classroom observation in fall 2008, Cassie expressed that she had already forgotten how to use CMap tools that she learned two months prior in the summer course.
In their first year, Cohort 2 principals received just two days of initial training on how to collect evidence on teaching
practices during classroom observations and how to rate these practices using the Danielson framework.
During a classroom observation of a teacher's lesson, the observer (usually the principal, but sometimes an assistant principal) would check one of three boxes (Strength, Weakness, Does Not Apply) next to each of the practices.
This question prompted our study initially, and it led us to sample schools based on the proportion of teachers who were rated high or low on Standard 1 of the Newmann
scale during classroom observations.
While Jenny reported confidence in skills such as saving files, moving files, and downloading images, it became
apparent during classroom observations that even these skills required instruction and continued practice with the guidance of the researchers throughout the course of the project.
Local educators say they chose the D.C. observation method — essentially a list of standards that teachers must
demonstrate during a classroom observation, such as promoting critical thinking among students or managing classroom behavior — after looking closely at three different options.
One of the key areas of congruence throughout the state data from Florida, Tennessee, and Georgia is the generally high scores given to
teachers during classroom observations, a finding that comes right as new research is revealing clues about the properties of such observations and how they are shaped by the norms within schools.
Ted Christensen, 47, a seventh - grade English language arts teacher who has taught at Valor Middle Academy for six years and has been a teacher for 18 years, said the evaluations he
gets during classroom observations make him feel valued.
All professional practice data (such as data
collected during classroom observations or walk throughs) is collected by individuals who have been trained and certified to properly implement the observation / assessment tool used at their school (either Marzano or Danielson Frameworks).
All professional practice data (such as data collected
during classroom observations or walkthroughs) is collected by individuals who have been trained and certified to properly implement the observation / assessment tool used at their school (either Marzano or Danielson Frameworks).
A few years ago, after a number of professional learning experiences on the topic of assessment, several principals in my district asked how they might recognize strong assessment when they saw
it during classroom observations or walkthroughs.
During classroom observations, Oyler often finds teachers under the constant threat of scripted curricula, with every classroom expected to be on the same page, every day, no matter what.
During the classroom observations, IDRA representatives reported that each teacher knew the exact status (task and skill level) of every student.
The information collected
during the classroom observation can then be uploaded on your desktop or stored in the iCloud for use in compiling the final evaluation document.
During classroom observations, leaders also should assure that what was discussed in PLCs is implemented during the instructional period.