tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6498701011109651607.post8344245849723523730..comments2024-03-20T13:31:41.822-05:00Comments on Christian Chick's Thoughts: under the microscopeBeckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09461142634929195207noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6498701011109651607.post-16579894531097773522008-10-02T09:56:00.000-05:002008-10-02T09:56:00.000-05:00Pass this on to the boss:There is a new observatio...Pass this on to the boss:<BR/><BR/>There is a new observation approach, called Data-Based Observations. It includes a process that starts with asking the teacher "What would you like to know about your classroom?" In that discussion, you collaboratively identify observable behaviors that you want to have some objective data on, such as your attention to boys/girls, level of questions you ask, how much the students are on-talk, where in the room do you spend most of your time, how do you respond to call-outs or misbehavior, etc.<BR/><BR/>Then, using the eCOVE Classroom Observation Software, objective data is collected. The software includes 40 timer and counter tools that will provide data for your reflection.<BR/><BR/>In the post conference, he/she should ask this question: "Is this what you thought was happening in your classroom?" This avoids the subjective judgmental comments and lets you look at your classroom in a new light.<BR/><BR/>You can decide to make a change, and that can be the basis of another professional level discussion. A date is set for follow up data collection to see if your change is working.<BR/><BR/>The benefit of this is that you don't have to worry about the 'evaluation' and are treated as a professional, capable of reflection and problem solving.<BR/><BR/>More about all this at my blog: <A HREF="http://data-based-observation.blogspot.com/" REL="nofollow">Data-Based Classroom Observation</A>.<BR/><BR/>You or she/he can download the software at <A HREF="http://www.ecove.net/" REL="nofollow">eCOVE Software</A><BR/><BR/>Peace, John<BR/>john@eCOVE.net<BR/><BR/>PS. I wrote it after 30 years in education. COVE stands for Collaborate, Observe, Value, EmpowerJohn Tenny, Ph.D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02048861131534344166noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6498701011109651607.post-69305397928270008522008-09-26T14:41:00.000-05:002008-09-26T14:41:00.000-05:00i HATED observations!i HATED observations!Very Sleepy Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15318166253157182752noreply@blogger.com