Teacher Evaluations
Teacher Evaluations
After watching The Teaching Channel Video on YouTube, the two types of feedback from mentors mentioned in the video include formal observations and informal observations.
In the video, the first year teacher received formal observation from a teacher who was an expert in her field. In the video the teacher was given a formal observation in three stages. This type of observation makes evaluation a little less intimidating since there is a pre observation, observation, and a post observation. So the teacher gets observed in the beginning , the teacher then receives feedback from that initial classroom sit in, then finally the teacher received feedback at the end to see what improvements were made based on the observation.
The video also explained how meeting with the evaluator before the actual lesson was helpful. Meeting face to face with the evaluator builds rapport, as well as provides valuable information about the class. The video explained that evaluations are not only helpful for the teacher to make improvements, but evaluations also provide judgements on a teacher that effect job performance.
Formal observations differ from informal observations in that formal observations determine if a teacher will keep their job. They are done usually by the principal, and the results get sent to the district office for further evaluation. Usually the principal will sit in on a lesson , and provide the teacher with feedback on an evaluation official rubric. An informal observation is when usually the principal will visit the classroom just to check in, and see how things are going. Informal observations are usually less than ten minutes, where as formal observations are longer than 10 minutes.
I feel I should be judged on if I had a clear objective for lessons plans, as well as on how I conduct lessons, and if the lessons being taught are having a positive impact on student. Evaluations should definitely be based on the lesson plan, but as well as on how I interact with students.
References:
https://www.teachingchannel.org/videos/preparing-for-formal-observations
Partnership, G. S. (2013, August 29). Classroom Observation Definition. Retrieved March 02, 2018, from https://www.edglossary.org/classroom-observation/
After watching The Teaching Channel Video on YouTube, the two types of feedback from mentors mentioned in the video include formal observations and informal observations.
In the video, the first year teacher received formal observation from a teacher who was an expert in her field. In the video the teacher was given a formal observation in three stages. This type of observation makes evaluation a little less intimidating since there is a pre observation, observation, and a post observation. So the teacher gets observed in the beginning , the teacher then receives feedback from that initial classroom sit in, then finally the teacher received feedback at the end to see what improvements were made based on the observation.
The video also explained how meeting with the evaluator before the actual lesson was helpful. Meeting face to face with the evaluator builds rapport, as well as provides valuable information about the class. The video explained that evaluations are not only helpful for the teacher to make improvements, but evaluations also provide judgements on a teacher that effect job performance.
Formal observations differ from informal observations in that formal observations determine if a teacher will keep their job. They are done usually by the principal, and the results get sent to the district office for further evaluation. Usually the principal will sit in on a lesson , and provide the teacher with feedback on an evaluation official rubric. An informal observation is when usually the principal will visit the classroom just to check in, and see how things are going. Informal observations are usually less than ten minutes, where as formal observations are longer than 10 minutes.
I feel I should be judged on if I had a clear objective for lessons plans, as well as on how I conduct lessons, and if the lessons being taught are having a positive impact on student. Evaluations should definitely be based on the lesson plan, but as well as on how I interact with students.
References:
https://www.teachingchannel.org/videos/preparing-for-formal-observations
Partnership, G. S. (2013, August 29). Classroom Observation Definition. Retrieved March 02, 2018, from https://www.edglossary.org/classroom-observation/
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