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Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Observation in Language Classroom
Hi all, I would like to invite all of you to talk about your teaching experiences in observation in your classes. How did you do it? What is the result? Why did you do the observation?
I always like the concept of nonjudgmental stance in observation. It gives me a chance to explore and get rid of preconceived ideas/notions on what I believe so that I can look at the teacher in front of the class with the beginner's mind.
I agree with Bee. When we observe in a nonjudgmental way by describing, rather than prescribing what teachers should do, we can see our teaching differently.
Even if we only tape record five minutes of class and describe one minute of interaction, we can see become aware of what is going on in the classroom.
Based on description we can also generate alternative ways to teach, but I will say this for my next entry!
Thank you Dr. Jerry for this support. I am going to have a seminar on Observation in Language Classroom at Satit Chula or Chulalongkorn University Demonstration School (Secondary). In this seminar, I will use my observation data (I will record my own teaching) to talk about this nonjudgmental stance.
I am a PhD candidate in Composition and TESOL, Indiana University of Pennsylvania. My research interests include identity construction in writing, voice in second language writing, peer response, and writing in World Englishes. As a role of a teacher educator, I am interested in observation in language classrooms, teaching creative writing, and creating awareness in our own teaching.
I always like the concept of nonjudgmental stance in observation. It gives me a chance to explore and get rid of preconceived ideas/notions on what I believe so that I can look at the teacher in front of the class with the beginner's mind.
ReplyDeleteAlas, I didn't get a chance to observe when taking Teaching Composition. But I should have taken an initiative and asked to observe someone! hehe
ReplyDeleteI agree with Bee. When we observe in a nonjudgmental way by describing, rather than prescribing what teachers should do, we can see our teaching differently.
ReplyDeleteEven if we only tape record five minutes of class and describe one minute of interaction, we can see become aware of what is going on in the classroom.
Based on description we can also generate alternative ways to teach, but I will say this for my next entry!
Thank you Dr. Jerry for this support. I am going to have a seminar on Observation in Language Classroom at Satit Chula or Chulalongkorn University Demonstration School (Secondary). In this seminar, I will use my observation data (I will record my own teaching) to talk about this nonjudgmental stance.
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