Observation and Conferencing: Providing feedback to teachers based on classroom observation (p45)
Knowledge
- lesson design
- differentiating between supervision and evaluation
- classroom observation techniques
- learning theory
- effective teaching strategies and methods
Attitudes
- recognition of a variety of supervisory approaches
- valuing collegial relationships with teachers
- commitment to development of individual teaching styles
- willingness to involve teachers in the supervisory process
- supporting experimentation by teachers through a nonthreatening atmosphere
Skills
- providing teachers with opportunities for practice and comparison
- encouraging teachers to try alternative teaching practices
- distinguishing and separating formative and summative evaluation
- using a variety of observation techniques
- applying appropriate supervisory models to various situations
- establishing mutual trust and respect
- acknowledging professional growth of teachers
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