During the observation, it will be most helpful to use pre-identified focal areas or a protocol as a guide. Without clear observation criteria in place, observers may find themselves trying to capture ...

The Center for Teaching & Learning (CTL) at CU Boulder offers free and confidential classroom observations for educators at all levels. Whether you’re a tenured professor, teaching professor, lecturer ...

Observation and portfolio creation are essential in early childhood education for tailoring instruction, monitoring development, and meeting professional standards. By recording and reflecting on ...

Joy Hamm has taught 11 years in a variety of English-language settings, ranging from kindergarten to adult learners: One idea for making teacher observations a learning opportunity rather than a ...

Time spent observing teachers’ work is either time well spent, or simply time spent. As human beings, and as professionals, we can always find places where our practice can be improved. As a result of ...

Washington, D.C. — Today the Center for American Progress released a new report recommending that when it comes to evaluating teachers through observation, America’s public K-12 schools have much to ...