a brief overview on classroom observation.

1. CLASS ROOM OBSERVATION

2. PRESENTERS
1. Md. Arman
2. Kawser Ahmed
3. Md. Jahirul Islam
4. Md. Muktar Hossain

3. OVERVIEW
1. Classroom Observation (CO)
2. Purposes of CO
3. How can we carry out CO?
4. Advantages of CO
5. Limitation of CO

4. WHAT WOULD HAPPEN IF AN ANT
TRIES TO WALK AROUND IT? OR WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT THE CIRCLE?

5. 1. WHAT IS CO?
 documenting life inside the classroom
 procedures in data collection during actual
lessons by
 watching
 listening
 recording

6. WHAT IS CO?
manual data
collection –
electronic
data
collection
participant
observation,
nonparticipa-
nt
observation
open-ended
observation
– focused
observation

7. THE CONCEPT OF CO
Set an
aim
planning Use observation tool

8. 2. WHY DO WE CARRY OUT CLASSROOM OBSERVATION?
 Description of instructional process
 Development of teaching practice
 Evaluation of teacher
 Evaluation of Program
 Evaluation of Intervention

9. Evaluation of Professional Development

10. Classroom Observation allows an instructor to:
Receive feedback from an objective,
experienced observer
Engage in context-specific discussions about
.teaching with a consultant

11. 3. HOW CAN WE CARRY OUT CLASSROOM OBSERVATION?
 basic approaches
 ethnographic narratives
 transcriptions
 observation systems to code data
 quality control

12. QUALITY CONTROL – THREATS TO OBSERVATION QUALITY
Validity
Adequate
Capture
of Events
Observe
r Effect
Reliability
Technica
l Issues

13. QUALITY CONTROL – THINGS TO CONSIDER
 check location beforehand
 check technical equipment
 acclimate participants to observation, build up trust
 reach an agreement with other observers
 match the categories for the observation to the research
questions
 do a pilot study
 provide methods triangulation (e.g. observation scheme + field
notes + stimulated recall)

16. ADVANTAGES OF CO
 The opportunity for reflective dialogue with and among teachers.
 An increased sense of shared responsibility.
 An increased focus on student achievement.
 An increased trust and collegiality among staff.
 Participation in a professional and collaborative learning community.
 A cadre of self-reliant, confident teachers who love teaching.
 Enriched teacher efficacy
 Participation in a professional and collaborative learning community

17.  An opportunity to engage in reflective dialogue about their work.
 The focused classroom support
 Improvement of classroom practices
 Support from an "expert" (peer) who understands the daily demands of
the classroom
 Satisfaction with one's work
 Reduced job stress, especially for the new teacher
 A welcoming atmosphere for new teachers
 The comfort of knowing that someone is available to help, explain, and
assist

18.  Increased collaboration among teachers
 The establishment of a professional learning
community
 An increased focus on student achievement
 Enthusiasm for the teaching profession

19. LIMITATION OF CO
The limitation of CO can be categorized into three subsections
1. theoretical & epistemological criticism
2. methodological concern &
3. pragmatic concern

20. THEORETICAL & EPISTEMOLOGICAL CRITICISM
“It is possible to identify, control and manipulate
specific outcome of teaching by altering selected
aspects of a teacher’s overt behavior”
Tom Popkewitz et al (1979)

21. METHODOLOGICAL CONCERN
 The presence of observer may change T’s or
S’s real & daily activities
 The reliability & validity of observational
systems is a primary concern
 generic

22. PRAGMATIC CONCERN
 It demands more time
 The observer needs training
 Access to classroom may be restricted

23. CONCLUSION
There is little doubt that classroom observation can be a
valuable tool in giving us a more comprehensive picture of
what actually happens in class and help attain a higher
standard of teaching and more effective teaching methods.
Teachers who share this view of academic research will
surely find classroom observation closer and more
interesting, as its main objective is to encourage reflection
and, by that, unearth strategies which will improve teaching.