Classroom Observation and Feedback

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Classroom Observation and Feedback

• Performance Review
• Staff Development

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Aims of the Workshop

• TO
• Set classroom observation and feedback in the
  context of PRSD
• Examine the mechanics of both classroom
  observation and feedback
• Plan for both
• Give participants an opportunity to play the
  role of both reviewee and reviewer in a feedback
  session.

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ET Strategy
ET Strategy
Specialist Schools
Together Towards Improvement
Specialist Schools
Together Towards Improvement
Revised Curriculum
Revised Curriculum
SENDO
SENDO
Curran Inquiry I II
Curran Inquiry I II
LMS
LMS
Numeracy Strategy
Numeracy Strategy
Demographics
Demographics
Literacy Strategy
Literacy Strategy
Extended School
Extended School
School Development Plan
School Development Plan
Performance Review and Staff Development
Performance Review and Staff Development
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Vision(PRSD Scheme Vision Statement)
Session 2

• The schemes vision statement says that it is
  integral to the school development planning
  process
• recognises the significant skills, abilities and
  experience of teachers
• will foster their continuing professional
  development
• will seek to provide for all pupils the highest
  quality learning and teaching

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Aims (PRSD Scheme 2.1)
Session 2

• The scheme declares that it aims to
• recognise the contribution of teachers to
  achieving the aims of the school development plan
  and help them to identify ways of enhancing their
  skills and performance
• identify the professional needs and necessary
  resources to support teachers in their
  professional development and career progression
• increase teachers participation in
  decision-making and career planning
• develop in teachers a greater sense of control
  over their work

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Aims (PRSD Scheme 2.1)
Session 2

• The scheme goes on to state that it seeks to
• enhance the quality of education
• inform the management of schools
• improve teacher morale and motivation
• be seen by staff as enabling
• be manageable and minimise bureaucracy

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Classroom/Task Observation (PRSD Scheme 4.7)
Session 2

• part of the review process for everyone
• occurs on 2 occasions of a maximum period of 1
  hour and to take place prior to the review
  discussion
• related to the objectives set at the initial
  meeting
• designed to provide relevant evidence
• conducted in a manner consistent with fundamental
  principles
• value of agreed protocols for monitoring and
  observation established at the initial meeting
• use of observation recording documentation

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Fundamental Principles
Session 2

• If the schemes aims are to be achieved, the
  review process in schools must be built on the
  following
• - professionalism
• - confidentiality
• - sensitivity
• - openness and transparency
• - equity and fairness
• - trust and confidence

Reference PRSD Handbook (Section 4.4)
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Protocols

• Specific
• WHAT Agreed
• Related to objectives
• WHEN Pre-agreed dates/ Times
• WHERE Role of reviewer during observation
• When
• FEEDBACK Where
• Format

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Workshop 1

• Completing the observation sheet
• Similarities/Differences between A B

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Feedback Tips

• Balance strengths/areas for development
• Balance talking/Listening
• Plan carefully (with the reviewee in mind)
• Ensure Privacy
• No interruptions
• Use positive body language
• Clear guidance for future action