Schools of all kinds use teacher observation as a tool for evaluating and improving teacher performance. The observer may be the school principal, a professional teaching coach or a veteran teacher ...

From November to February, many schools, both public and private, hold research presentations.Have you ever felt this way ...

Student evaluations of teaching are suspect -- but increasing classroom observation of professors as an alternative has its own set of problems, write Jonathan Golding and Philipp Kraemer. The ...

Ralph Krauss works in digital innovations at Pinecrest Academy of Nevada, a group of five charter schools in the Las Vegas area, and Academica Virtual Education, a support service for virtual schools.

When observing the classes of young teachers, do you ever find yourself concerned about children who aren't listening or aren't participating in the activities?When you see such behavior, you might ...

For many teachers today, classroom observation no longer feels like professional support. It has become a moment of performance, something to be rehearsed, perfected, and survived. Lessons are ...

Matthew M. Chingos Former Brookings Expert, Senior Fellow, Director of Education Policy Program - Urban Institute The federal government has spurred the creation of a new generation of teacher ...

Classroom observation involves a colleague or CTE staff member visiting a class session to provide constructive feedback. It can also be used for self-reflection. Whether conducted by a peer or with ...

THE Department of Education (DepEd) recognizes the concerns raised by teachers regarding classroom observation, as Education Secretary Sonny Angara affirms that teachers’ welfare remains a priority.

Within many schools, observations are used to oversee teachers’ classroom skills, the aim being to identify possible improvements, refine skills or suggest new ideas. Yet too often this can feel like ...