Field Notes
Other Observation Instruments
Using Observation Instruments
Strengths & Weaknesses
Potpourri
100
written records of events observed in the classroom
field notes
100
the recording or writing down of exactly what the lesson participants say, without summarizing or paraphrasing
selective verbatim recording
100
Bailey suggests this tool is helpful for efficiently completing written field notes
shorthand
100
one reason field notes are difficult
Any of the following: a.) difficult to distinguish between fact and opinion b.) how fast classrooms move c.) time may be limited to produce, review, or evaluate
100
the book we are reading for this class
Language Teacher Supervision: A Case-Based Approach
200
one reason for taking field notes in lieu of a/v recording
Any of the following: a.) teacher asked supervisor to focus on one thing b.) supervisor wants to focus on something specific that might not be captured otherwise c.) a/v is impractical or culturally inappropriate d.) a/v is too intrusive or space is limited e.) a/v is unavailable
200
observers choose to use selective verbatim recording to
ensure that no information or meaning is lost
200
how and why is a teacher profile created
A teacher profile is created by a set of observation summaries, used to identify similarities (strengths, weaknesses), and to provide a typology of the teacher.
200
Bailey's belief in regards to teacher participation in observation instrument design or selection is that
teachers must be a part of the selection and design
200
the chapter we are discussing
Chapter 5
300
the recording of facts and events; the data resulting from observation; and/or the comments about what was observed
observation
300
sketches or diagrams are helpful observation instruments because
Answers might vary: a.) to ensure that no meaning or information is lost b.) to accurately record nonverbal communication or behavior c.) to illustrate teacher body positioning d.) to highlight a potential problem area
300
this tool, according to Gebhard, "allows supervisors to describe rather than prescribe teaching" (1984:509)
Observation Instrument OR Observation Schedule
300
Bailey states that using accepted observation instruments is the best practice because they _________ and __________.
Lower anxiety and increase teacher consideration of observer's ideas
300
your presenters for Bailey, Chapter 5
Brandy & Yasmin
400
decisions based on something known or reasoning
Inferences
400
the technique Acheson and Gall (1997) discussed that used classroom arrangement to analyze general solicits, individual solicits, personal solicits, and direct nominations in order to identify classroom turn taking behaviors?
SCORE or Seating Chart Observational Records
400
observation statements that require judgment from the observer during the observation
High-Inference Statements
400
at least one of the criticisms of the observation checklist discussed by William (1989:86).
Answers will vary: a.) threatening; an ordeal b.) trainer-centered c.) prescriptive d.) covered too many things at once e.) didn't accommodate individual teacher's pace or wishes
400
Spring Break is in this month
March
500
beliefs not based on absolute certainty or factual knowledge
Opinions
500
this observational instrument is similar to SCORE, but is particularly used to identify individual students, define territories, and identify possible areas or sources of distraction
Classroom Maps
500
at least one weakness or trouble area in using observation instruments or schedules
Answers will vary: a.) reflect the designer's beliefs about importance, not the observers or the teachers b.) tied to particular theories or paradigms of teaching that might not be relevant to other styles c.) tend to be very subjective
500
Chamberlin and William both discussed the weaknesses or dangers of using these
Decontextualized checklists
500
Dr. Murphy's goal for us in this class
to help us as future supervisors AND as teachers who will interact with supervisors
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