How can we do classroom observation?
A.Self-observation
B.Peer-observation
C.Expert-observation
D.Observation of exemplary lessons
What are the aspects that we need to consider in our lesson planning?
Ordering.
Identify the teaching objectives;Single out the language knowledge that is learned and practiced in the lesson
Choose teaching methods;List the teaching aids, facilities and other facilitating materials
Design the introductory stage of the lesson;Plan the activities by which students will learn language knowledge and develop language skills
Create an end-of-period review;Prepare homework
Matching.
Variety
keep interested and motivated
Flexibility
mixture of different types of techniques,activities and materials
Sequencing
from simple to complex, from easy to difficult
Qualitative observation involves collecting numerical data through measurable variables, like frequency, duration and scores.
Yunhui Cui(2010) developed an LICC (Learning, Instruction, Curriculum, and Culture) observation framework for middle school teaching.
When you are designing the observation scales, the observation points must be observable, recordable, or quantifiable, and you'd better combine data and descriptions for comprehensive analysis.