When I think about classroom observations, what is one area in which I would like to grow? by Laura Nichols https://padlet.com/lnichols45/observe Made with the best of intentions en-us 2017-02-06 22:48:21 UTC 2017-02-07 16:23:20 UTC hello@padlet.com I would like to walk away with better data. English teachers often ask for subjective observations such as, "Did they have a good conversation, or did they have good insights?" Scripting doesn't always yield much. KristinSanchez https://padlet.com/lnichols45/observe/wish/152191534 2017-02-07 16:13:42 UTC https://padlet.com/lnichols45/observe/wish/152191534 In an observation debrief, can you remind us of certain ways to start off the conversation about our observation besides that classic "So, how did you think it went?" (which is a question we hate to use...so other ideas? https://padlet.com/lnichols45/observe/wish/152191601 2017-02-07 16:13:53 UTC https://padlet.com/lnichols45/observe/wish/152191601 I would like to collect data that is helpful to the teacher I support. I would like to gather data in a variety of ways. https://padlet.com/lnichols45/observe/wish/152191888 2017-02-07 16:14:35 UTC https://padlet.com/lnichols45/observe/wish/152191888 https://padlet.com/lnichols45/observe/wish/152192568 Different ways to collect data - what to observe for - many times the teacher doesn't have a clear idea - or says engagement or time on task


]]> 2017-02-07 16:15:55 UTC https://padlet.com/lnichols45/observe/wish/152192568 I'm terrible at encouraging them to schedule a debrief conversation. Most of the time they just want to email after an observation, or they ask if I can just send them my data/notes and they'll read through it. How to inspire/encourage the DESIRE to meet to debrief? Or is that just the teacher? https://padlet.com/lnichols45/observe/wish/152192900 2017-02-07 16:16:39 UTC https://padlet.com/lnichols45/observe/wish/152192900 https://padlet.com/lnichols45/observe/wish/152193385 using the observations afterwards to focus the conversation

]]> 2017-02-07 16:17:30 UTC https://padlet.com/lnichols45/observe/wish/152193385 https://padlet.com/lnichols45/observe/wish/152193783 I would like different ways of collecting data beyond scripting teachers/students. I like using video, but it is sometimes tedious.]]> 2017-02-07 16:18:19 UTC https://padlet.com/lnichols45/observe/wish/152193783 Like others have said, I need help in figuring out what would be most effective to observe for in different situations - especially when a teacher just wants to know "how it's going" or "if they're getting it". smhs_mitchell https://padlet.com/lnichols45/observe/wish/152193905 2017-02-07 16:18:35 UTC https://padlet.com/lnichols45/observe/wish/152193905 https://padlet.com/lnichols45/observe/wish/152193972 I want to strike a balance between providing them with the feedback they asked for and other "random" observations that I noted that they should know about




]]> 2017-02-07 16:18:46 UTC https://padlet.com/lnichols45/observe/wish/152193972 how to better script groupwork to show the contributions of students both in quantity and quality https://padlet.com/lnichols45/observe/wish/152194200 2017-02-07 16:19:08 UTC https://padlet.com/lnichols45/observe/wish/152194200 https://padlet.com/lnichols45/observe/wish/152194260 Walking around more and asking students questions like "What is it you are doing?" or "What is the purpose of today's lesson?" to get those snapshot takeaways. 

]]> 2017-02-07 16:19:16 UTC https://padlet.com/lnichols45/observe/wish/152194260 How to engage teachers who are not actively working towards their goal, and therefore make gathering effective evidence. adove10 https://padlet.com/lnichols45/observe/wish/152194685 2017-02-07 16:20:08 UTC https://padlet.com/lnichols45/observe/wish/152194685 Having conversations about what the data shows. Most of the time the teachers are honest about what the data shows but some teachers have a tough time admitting what the data really shows. I need help bringing them to the realization that reteaching should take place. https://padlet.com/lnichols45/observe/wish/152195134 2017-02-07 16:21:06 UTC https://padlet.com/lnichols45/observe/wish/152195134