Observe A Colleague
G2
Earning the Square
Make arrangements to observe a teacher you respect in action. What can you learn from them? Do you see critical thinking in action? What will you add or change in your classroom?
STEPS:
- Make Arrangements - email or talk to your colleague asking if he/she is willing to let you observe them teaching a lesson. If they are agreeable, figure out the details of when they will come, coverage for their class if necessary, etc.
- Customize the Observation Form - Make a copy of the observation form and customize it to include anything specific you'd like to watch for during your observation.
- Observe the Lesson!
- Reflect - Reflect on your observation. What ideas can you bring into your classroom?
- Follow-Up - Let your colleague know what you gained from visiting their classroom!
Claim The Square
What are your takeaways from this activity? What new ideas will you bring to your classroom?