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THE GOOD, BAD OBSERVATION WHY BAD CAN BE GOOD IN TESS & LEADS TESS TALK TUESDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2019 BECKY GIBSON, DESE EDUCATOR SUPPORT & DEVELOPMENT

WHAT IS OBSERVATION? • It is gathering data (evidence) • It is using senses • It is more than seeing – it is perceptual • It is mental (thought processes) • It may be spontaneous or unexpected • It may be induced or sought

OBSERVATION BEST PRACTICES • To be systematic and planned in situation and techniques • To be specific • To be objective – in that quantitative becomes qualitative as qualitative is subjective while quantitative may be replicated for agreement • To observe with an open & inquisitive mind

EDUCATION WEEK: SPECIAL REPORT INSIDE THE PRINCIPAL-TEACHER RELATIONSHIP 17 OCT 2019

PROBLEMS IN OBSERVATION PRACTICE • No defined aim and/or objective • Lack of planning • Documentation is delayed

MAKE EVALUATIONS MEANINGFUL & LOW STRESS Observe early & often Understand the evaluation tool Observation pre-game

MAKE EVALUATIONS MEANINGFUL & LOW STRESS Use professional capital (career teachers) Give teachers a voice Provide times to improve and grow

MAKE EVALUATIONS MEANINGFUL & LOW STRESS ‘Root cause’ problem solving Observe everything Immediate feedback

WHAT DO OBSERVERS NEED TO KNOW? • Curriculum & pedagogy • Assessment for student learning • Classroom environment & culture What do YOU think?

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TEACHERS CAN. . . A. ASSUME A LEADERSHIP ROLE B. BE DEPENDABLE C. BE ORGANIZED D. BE PREPARED EVERY SINGLE DAY E. BE PROFESSIONAL F. DEMONSTRATE A DESIRE TO IMPROVE G. SHOW A MASTERY OF CONTENT H. SHOW AN ABILITY TO HANDLE ADVERSITY I. UNDERSTAND J. AND EFFECT STUDENT GROWTH DON’TBE DEMANDING K. GO ABOVE AND BEYOND L. HAVE A POSITIVE ATTITUDE M. MINIMIZE THE NUMBER OF STUDENTS SENT TO THE OFFICE N. OPEN UP YOUR CLASSROOM

TEACHERS CAN. . . O. OWN UP TO MISTAKES P. PUT YOUR STUDENTS FIRST Q. SEEK OUT ADVICE V. WHEN GIVEN A TASK, UNDERSTAND THAT QUALITY AND TIMELINESS MATTERS R. SPEND EXTRA TIME WORKING IN YOUR CLASSROOM W. WORK WELL WITH OTHER TEACHERS S. TAKE SUGGESTIONS YOUR CLASSROOM WHAT ARE Y. AND Z. ON THIS LIST? AND APPLY THEM TO T. USE DISTRICT TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES AND U. VALUE YOUR PRINCIPAL’STIME X. WORK WELL WITH PARENTS

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Contact: Becky Gibson, Educator Support Arkansas Dept. of Education Division of Elementary & Secondary Education Becky. Gibson@Arkansas. gov 501 -683 -3160