I’m hoping to draw on the collective wisdom of my wise and worldly readers, especially those who teach or have taught. What’s the most useful feedback you ever received after a class observation? I’m ...

New teachers face a steep learning curve, but preservice training that includes observation, feedback, and practice may give them a boost, finds a new study by the National Center for Education ...

During the observation, it will be most helpful to use pre-identified focal areas or a protocol as a guide. Without clear observation criteria in place, observers may find themselves trying to capture ...