Observation without blinkers

Here are the notes from the second session which were posted on the flipchart:

TT/D SIG Event – 10.12.11 at Zayed University, Dubai

Radhika O’Sullivan and Amanda Howard

Observation and feedback without ‘blinkers’:  participant contributions

Examples of Good Teaching

Examples of Bad Teaching

·         Subject knowledge ·         Clear objectives ·         Well planned ·         Limited/appropriate TT ·         Student centred ·         Lesson pacing ·         Classroom management ·         Harmony/rapport ·         Anticipating problems ·         Sense of humour ·         Differentiation ·         Understanding learning styles ·         Mixed ability/peer work ·         Time management ·         Scaffolding ·         Boardwork

·         Excess TTT ·         Lack of preparation ·         Passive students ·         Teacher-fronted ·         Focus on key students ·         Unrealistic aims! ·         Incorrect pitching ·         One approach: no modification ·         Teaching the plan, not the students ·         Echoing ·         Failing to listen to students ·         No eliciting ·         No realia ·         Inappropriate gestures