I can see clearly now: rethinking teacher training observation tasks

Alastair Douglas looks at the effectiveness of observation tasks.

30 minutes

About the talk

As tools given to trainees when they watch peers or experienced teachers, observation tasks aim to develop awareness of teaching methods. However, we have been wondering whether they prove as effective as hoped for in prompting reflection. This talk will present findings of research using observation tasks with a different focus also discussing the principles of task design.

Comments

Submitted by Sayed Ahammad on Fri, 02/14/2025 - 01:46

This was an awesome video! It provided great insights into the use of observation tasks in teacher training. I particularly appreciated the focus on how these tasks can foster reflective thinking and the clear explanation of the principles behind task design. It’s definitely a valuable resource for anyone looking to enhance their understanding of effective teaching practices. Thank you for sharing such useful content!

Submitted by Uttam Kumar Das on Mon, 02/10/2025 - 16:41

I am totally a fan of this video.
Thanks

Submitted by Macaire Diallo on Sat, 11/02/2024 - 15:01

What an incredible presentation ! Very exhausting summary of what an observation could be.
Thanks

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