The administration can support teachers by providing time for them to collaborate with colleagues and to
observe other teachers in action.
However, the good news is that those same
researchers observed other teacher teams digging deeply into data, respectfully questioning one another, and examining their own practices.
We developed the framework by defining the issues we consider when we bring technologies into the classroom,
by observing other teachers who use technologies, and by engaging others in discussions about problems and challenges they faced when they or their colleagues brought technologies into their existing English language arts contexts.
Observe other teachers: New teachers are often required to observe veterans, but we shouldn't stop there.
I have taught using discussions, been a student in discussions, and
observed other teachers» discussions thousands of times — at least.
If you're struggling and need to strengthen this area of your practice,
observe other teachers, ask your administration to send you to professional development seminars focused on management, and practice some of the key best practices: Build positive relationships with students, have consistent standards, use positive narration, etc..
For busy teachers, there are limited opportunities within the school day to be observed, to
observe other teachers, to pause and reflect on the details of specific classroom moments, and to receive support from colleagues.
Finally, videotaping has created a new and more convenient way for teachers to
observe other teachers — or themselves.
To improve teacher development, TNTP recommends districts provide alternative development activities, such as time for teachers to
observe other teachers.
The lead teachers also set up demonstration classrooms,
observed other teachers and provided constructive feedback, provided mini-reviews of specific SIOP features for teachers at staff meetings, participated in lesson design study with grade - level teams, and helped sustain the staff's SIOP teaching efforts.
To ensure that the experience is meaningful, Louisiana should make certain that induction includes strategies such as intensive mentoring, seminars appropriate to grade level or subject area and a reduced teaching load and / or frequent release time to
observe other teachers.
It is a sin to
observe other teachers» lessons simply to tell them how to teach, according to one of education's most influential...
To ensure that the experience is meaningful, Oregon should guarantee that induction includes strategies such as intensive mentoring, seminars appropriate to grade level or subject area and a reduced teaching load and / or frequent release time to
observe other teachers.
To ensure that the experience is meaningful, Hawaii should guarantee that induction includes strategies such as intensive mentoring, seminars appropriate to grade level or subject area and a reduced teaching load and / or frequent release time to
observe other teachers.
To ensure that the experience is meaningful, Louisiana should guarantee that induction includes strategies such as intensive mentoring, seminars appropriate to grade level or subject area and a reduced teaching load and / or frequent release time to
observe other teachers.
In my role, I see school leaders trying to do a whole lot, every day: lesson planning, visiting with a student club or organization,
observing other teachers, meeting with parents, and more.