classroom observation
Watching a lesson
Classroom observation is the practice of watching a teacher conduct a lesson, typically for evaluation or professional development purposes.
Administrators observe to assess performance; student teachers observe to learn techniques; researchers observe to gather data.
The term usually implies a formal visit with specific criteria: My classroom observation is scheduled for Thursday.
- video recordingStored moving images
- teaching strategiesMethods for delivering instruction
- teacherOne who instructs others
- evaluationDetermining worth or quality
- checklistItemized verification guide
audio recording · real-time feedback · professional development · feedback · peer review · student · seating chart · walkthrough · student engagement · teaching moment · mentoring · learning outcomes · accreditation · research · administrator · professional growth · best practices · growth mindset
- child assessmentspreschool screening, kindergarten screening, school readiness, developmental milestone, newborn screening
- Student Teachingstudent teaching, lesson planning, mentor teacher, practicum, co-teaching
- teacher educationstudent teaching, teacher certification, teacher prep, teacher education, teacher preparation
- teacher certificationteacher certification, teaching license, teaching certificate, state certification, teaching credentials
- teacher trainingteacher education, teaching certificate, teacher preparation, student teaching, teacher prep
- child assessmentcognitive tests, behavioral assessment, IQ tests, ADHD testing, psychological evaluation
classroom observationinterview
Formal questioning session
questionnaire · survey data · administrative review · anecdotal evidence · hearsay
classroom, class, observation, observe, classes, classed, classing, classy, classless