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Candidate Observation Requirements:
Candidate Observation Requirements:
Candidates are required to complete three (3) observations during each program year. Observations may occur during any Focused Cycle of Inquiry. Of the three required observations:
Two (2) observations must be of the candidate facilitating instruction, with the Reflective Coach serving as the observer (conducted in person and/or via video).
One (1) observation is candidate choice. The candidate may:
Observe an expert teacher.
Co-teach with an expert teacher.
Be observed by their Reflective Coach while facilitating instruction for a third time.
The Coaching Cycle for Candidate Observation
The Coaching Cycle for Candidate Observation
Refresh your coaching skills by reviewing each phase of The Coaching Cycle for Candidate Observation and consider how the use of powerful questions might enhance the effectiveness of your coaching conversations.
Planning Conversation
Planning Conversation
When preparing a Planning Conversation, ask questions to…
clarify goals
identify what will be taught and how it will be taught
clarify routines, procedures and materials management
identify evidence of student understanding and learning
determine what data will be most useful
support reflection on the CSTP
Observation
Observation
When observing, consider these Classroom Data Gathering Strategies:
Verbal flow
Class traffic
Selective verbatim
Scripting
Audio or video recording
Reflective Conversation
Reflective Conversation
When planning for your Reflective Conversation, ask questions to…
support reflection of the lesson
support comparing the intent of the lesson with what occurred
support connections between teaching and learning
support reflection on how new learning will inform future practice
Coaches are responsible for scheduling planning (pre) and reflective (post) observation meetings, and submitting observation documentation in CTI Navigate.
The Observation Cycle
The Observation Cycle
Watch
How the coach in the video uses a three- step process to complete an observation for his candidate.
How he uses data to improve the complete observation process.
Consider
Why the coach creates a script during his observation of the candidate.
How the candidate and coach work together to determine next steps during the coaching cycle.
Benefits:
Benefits:
Peer observation supports teachers to:
Engage in professional learning to improve teaching
Enhance students’ learning through reflective practice
Demonstrate leadership by observing and supporting other teachersCelebrate excellent teachers through the establishment of an esteemed college of peer observers
Gather evidence of teaching quality to support career progression
Gain feedback on significant teaching or course changes
Enhance the culture of teaching and learning
Form a community around teaching and learning
As an observer participating in peer observation, you may:
See teaching practices that you can emulate
Learn about teaching technologies
Demonstrate leadership in teaching and learning
Support your colleagues
Take dedicated time to watch and reflect on teaching
Gain students’ perspective
Connect to colleagues within and beyond your discipline
http://www.uq.edu.au/teach/peer-obs/benefits.html
Types of Observations
In-Person
Candidate facilitating instruction
Acceptable evidence:
Acceptable evidence:
Observation feedback notes from the reflective coach.
Video
Candidate facilitating instruction
Acceptable evidence:
Acceptable evidence:
15-30 minute video demonstrating an instructional practice
Completed Watch Yourself / Watch Your Students Self-Reflection forms
Feedback notes from reflective coach
Observe an Expert Teacher
Acceptable evidence:
Acceptable evidence:
Completed reflection observation form
Co-Teach with an Expert Teacher
Acceptable evidence:
Acceptable evidence:
Completed reflection observation form
Observation Types and Evidence.pdf
Video Observation Resources
Video Observation Resources
How can I get my candidate to self-reflect?
How can I get my candidate to self-reflect?
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