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Science Classroom Observation Guide (pdf)
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Science Classroom Observation Guide
The Science Classroom Observation Guide describes a research- based approach to important components, elements, and indicators of effective science teaching that can be used by administrators and teachers to develop a shared understanding of quality science classrooms and to collaboratively identify targets for growth.

Classroom Observation Tips
http://www.sun-associates.com/eval/clsobsv.html
Classroom Observation Template

Classroom Observation Tips
http://www.studentteaching.org/id19.html
Classroom Observation Tips
Observation of a master teacher is one of the best ways to acquire and refine a student teacher’s skills.
A beginning teacher can learn through observation how successful teachers put theory into practice.
As pedagogical principles are applied to the science of teaching, the student teacher can better understand the theories and concepts presented in preparatory coursework.
Careful observation and thoughtful analysis help lay the foundation for the development of sound teaching practices.

Getting the best from classroom observation
http://www.ecove.net/home/cov/smartlist_49/white_papers.html
Data-Based Observations
Developing Self-Directed Professional Growth
A white paper by Dr. John L. Tenny, developer of the Data-Based Observation Method and the eCOVE Classroom Observation Software November, 2008

Classroom Observation Protocol Template (pdf)
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Classroom Observation Protocol Template (pdf)
Horizon Research,

Getting the best from classroom observation
http://www.humboldt.edu/~tha1/observ.html
A Guide to Classroom Observation and Instruction
The Purpose of assigned classroom observation is to SEE the various interpersonal interactions between the instructor, instructional aides if any, classroom volunteers and themselves; and those interactions occurring AMONG students in the classroom; and BETWEEN these students and the above named adults.
Over time patterns of interaction that are complex in nature will emerge.
These in turn will assist the student observer in his/her later work as a student teacher and a career teacher to understand accurately what classroom dynamics exist and how to impact them in the interest of high quality instruction.

Getting the best from classroom observation
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Getting the best from classroom observation
Former headteacher Roger Smith examines the impact of performance management guidelines – in particular the changes to classroom observation – and how they can be made to work.
Classroom observation needs to be both well organised and focused because watching well planned and complex lessons can be overwhelming. Both the reviewer and reviewee have to discuss the purpose of the observation in terms of, for example, what is being observed, the problems presented by the class and what the main objectives of the lesson are.
In other words there needs to be a focus for the observation. In terms of performance management, this may be part of a whole-school focus, a subject focus or an element of concern expressed by the reviewee being observed.
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Pupil-Teacher Classroom Observation Scale
http://www.afcec.org/tipsforteachers/tips_a4.html
Assessing for Instructional and Behaviour Problems: Using the Pupil-Teacher Classroom Observation Scale
A simple instrument that can be used for systematic observation is the Pupil-Teacher Classroom Observation Scale (PTCOS) (Simpson, 1979).
This instrument is designed to allow one observer to record information about the classroom behavior of an individual student. One observation session can be completed in 20 minutes.
Every 10 seconds, the observer makes a judgement as to whether the student is being on-task, off-task, or disruptive. After 20 minutes of observation, the observer can calculate the percentage of time that each category of behavior occurred during the observation period.
It is recommended that three 20-minute observation periods be completed in order to get a truly representative sample of the student’s behavior.

Classroom Observation Form : Hampton University (pdf)
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Classroom Observation Form : Hampton University (pdf)

Classroom Observation Form : Oakland (pdf)
http://www2.oakland.edu/ie/files/nz_documentation.pdf
Classroom Observation Form : Oakland (pdf)
New Zealand

Classroom Observation Form : Illinois (pdf)
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Classroom Observation Form : Illinois

CCSSE Classroom Observation Form (pdf)
http://tr.im/sg26
CCSSE Classroom Observation Form

Observing Classes
http://sunconference.utep.edu/CETaL/resources/portfolios/observe.htm
Observing Classes
Tips for observing classes as a form of peer review of teaching, their role, and limits, in summative evaluation.
-Guidelines for Classroom Observation
-Premise & Values
-Caveat on Summative Evaluation
-More Information...
-Bibliography

Classroom Observation Form
http://www.iunderstand.com/solutions/Observation%20Form.pdf
Classroom Observation Form Template from iunderstand

eCOVE Classroom Observation Software
http://www.ecove.net
The new Advanced Edition of the eCOVE Classroom Observation Software includes 40 tools, five styles of reports, multiple templates for creating objective data collection tools to track classroom behaviors of teachers and/or students.
The data is used to provide objective feedback to teachers, resulting in self-directed professional growth.
Used by observers in pre-school through college, there are tools tracking best practices, second language (ESL, ELL, SIOP), and special education students. The software is in use across the US and in 20+ other countries.

Classroom Observation Procedures at Tameside (UK)
http://www.tameside.gov.uk/schools_grid/personnel/classob.htm
Teachers in Tameside can expect that, from time to time, their lessons will be observed. These observations may be undertaken by a variety of educational professionals from within, and outside, the school, ranging from other teachers to LEA Advisors.
Pre-lesson | Lesson Observation | Post Lesson |

PATHWISE Classroom Observation System
http://www.ets.org/pathwise/clsobsys.html
PATHWISE Classroom Observation System
The PATHWISE Classroom Observation System is an innovative new professional development/assessment system for student and beginning teachers built on a framework of essential teaching criteria.
The system is based on the premise that current empirical research on teaching should be the primary basis for judgments about a new teacher's professional practice, which should, in turn, guide the extended professional development plan.

Classroom Observation - guidance for school representatives
http://www.teachers.org.uk/story.php?id=3326
Classroom Observation - guidance for school representatives ... published by the National Union of Teachers (UK)
Excessive classroom observation is a serious problem in many schools. Steps must be taken to prevent this. NUT school representatives should seek to secure from the school management team an agreement on the total amount of classroom observation for any purpose or purposes to which teachers can be subjected within the academic year and to the procedures to be followed before, during and after such observations. Support for such approaches may be sought from representatives of other teachers?organisations at the school.

Classroom Observation Template for Integrating Technology
http://www.wcschools.com/mjhs/tlcf/Classroom%20Observation%20Template.htm
Classroom Observation Template for Integrating Technology

Guidelines for Classroom Observation
http://www.ndsu.edu/univsenate/prt/guidelines.pdf
Guidelines for Classroom Observation

SPRinG Project classroom observation system
http://creict.homerton.cam.ac.uk/spring/Observation%20Rules%20.rtf
SPRinG Project classroom observation system

Lesson observation Sheet : Monitoring Literacy and Numeracy
http://www.sandfordfirst.dorset.sch.uk/school_improvement.htm
Lesson observation Sheet : Monitoring Literacy and Numeracy