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Towards A Reflective Classroom Peer Observation: Badre Abdeslam TESOL Conference 2008 Morocco 1

This document discusses peer observation in the classroom. It defines peer observation as when a teacher is observed by another teacher, rather than a supervisor, and the observer then provides feedback. The purpose of peer observation is to improve teaching skills through reflection and collaboration between colleagues. It can benefit both the observer and observed teacher by providing new perspectives and boosting confidence. While it may not be suitable for formal evaluations, overall peer observation is presented as a positive practice for teacher development when implemented reflectively.

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Towards A Reflective Classroom Peer Observation: Badre Abdeslam TESOL Conference 2008 Morocco 1

This document discusses peer observation in the classroom. It defines peer observation as when a teacher is observed by another teacher, rather than a supervisor, and the observer then provides feedback. The purpose of peer observation is to improve teaching skills through reflection and collaboration between colleagues. It can benefit both the observer and observed teacher by providing new perspectives and boosting confidence. While it may not be suitable for formal evaluations, overall peer observation is presented as a positive practice for teacher development when implemented reflectively.

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Towards a Reflective Classroom

Peer Observation





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REFLECTION??
Active persistent and careful consideration


Reflection-in-action
(J. Dewey, 1987)

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PEER-OBSERVATION IS ACTUALLY

when a teacher is
observed by a fellow teacher
rather than a senior. The
person who observed then
gives some feedback, which
could be anywhere from a
simple "Thanks, I thought it
was great" to written
feedback based on the
observation task..

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WHAT OBSERVATION SHOULD NOT BE


Big deal of a show that
includes all types of fancy
cut-outs and laminated
visual aids

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TYPES OF OBSERVATION
1. Regular Observation

2. Peer Observation

3. Three-way observation
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FORMATIVE
IMPROVING TEACHERS TEACHING TOOLS
PROMOTING COOPERATIVE TEACHING ENVIRONMENT
SUMMATIVE
EVALUATING TEACHING EFFECTIVENESS
USED FOR MERIT, AND/OR PROMOTION
REMEMBER!
BOTH ARE BASED ON THE SAME INSTRUMENTS
GAINS DEPENDENT ON OUR PHILOSOPHY OF TEACHING




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PURPOSE OF CLASSROOM OBSERVATIONS
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TRADITIONAL VIEW OF OBSERVATION
Acquiring teaching skills depends on the mastery
of specific types of observable behaviors

Focuses on a how to dimension


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REPERTOIRE OF OBSERVABLE
BEHAVIORS
o How the teacher starts and ends a lesson
o How the teacher allots times within a lesson
o How the teacher assigns tasks to students
o How the teacher organizes Learning groups
o How the teacher monitors students on-task
o How the teacher asks questions
o How the teacher reinforces students answers

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REFLECTIVE OBSERVATION

Go beyond identification of the techniques
and strategies experienced teachers
employ.




An opportunity for developing a critically
reflective stance on teaching rather than a
moment of evaluation/judgment


A moment of data collection to developing deeper
understanding of HOW and WHY the observed
teacher teaches the way S/he does


Both cooperating and observed teachers tolerably
develop reflective approaches to teaching the same
lesson in various ways.
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Advantages of Peer Observation

Both observer and observed may improve
teaching ability
New ideas and perspectives about teaching
from colleagues
Teachers might take feedback better if it
comes from other teachers
Boosting a teacher's confidence
Both parties develop deeper awareness of
the teaching process
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Disadvantages of
Observation
Possible bias relating to the observer's own beliefs
about teaching

May not be a valid method for summative evaluation

Seniors might think they know better than the observed
teacher

The feedback might not be useful

Students may think that something is wrong with
their teacher


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PHASES OF OBSERVATION:
1. PRE-OBSERVATION CONFERENCE


Ice-breaking chatting

Reviewing the observed teachers teaching plan
including:

Time & Level
Lesson plan
Lesson objectives & goal
Strategies/Methodology, & Assessment.
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WHILE-OBSERVING PHASE



Organization of the lesson
Time management
Students performance on tasks
Time on task
Teachers questions & students responses
Teachers explanation
Teachers action zone
Students performance during pair/group-work
activities
Classroom interaction.
Use of textbook:





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POST-OBSERVATION
CONFERENCE IS NOT
DOOMSDAY
Post-observation Phase
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It is meant to be a session for data
presentation & Analysis where the
how to dimension is questioned
& justified for the sake of
understanding, reinforcing and
suggesting

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Post-Observation impressions
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Peer Observation Guidelines

An effective observation requires an observation instrument designed to
accurately and reliably portray the classroom environment
Schedule this conference within a week of the observation.
The observer should arrive at least 10 minutes before class. "Walking
into class late is poor practice and inconsiderate"
The observer can be briefly introduced to the students, with an equally
brief explanation of why the observer is present. Then move on
The observer are not to ask questions or participate in activities during
class; such behaviour can detract from and invalidate the observations
Review results from the completed Classroom Observation Instruments
Begin the conference with a positive comment (i.e., "I really enjoyed
your class...").
Provide honest, constructive feedback

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