Although quick, written feedback may seem efficient, talking with a teacher after an observation is much more effective.

Houston ISD overhauled the rubric used to evaluate how well teachers perform during spot evaluations of their classrooms, one ...

The Center for Teaching & Learning (CTL) at CU Boulder offers free and confidential classroom observations for educators at all levels.

HISD Behind the scenes of Houston ISD teacher evaluation rollout: TEA called classroom observation approach ‘odd,’ liaison said training sessions ‘much larger than is recommended’ Houston ...

Classroom observation is the bridge between the worlds of theory and practice. It can provide school directors and mentors with formative feedback for individual teachers.

No, the right kind of observations provide accountability. But if our ultimate goal is to improve learning, we should discuss broadening the focus from teacher observations to student observations.

Houston ISD's proposed evaluation system is largely in line with current research and practices, according to some experts, who raised some concerns about frequent classroom spot observations and ...

In November 2022, Kentucky lawmakers ended a contract with the University of Kentucky for its statewide reading research center after a Courier Journal investigation found the center was failing to ...

Classroom Observations The Faculty Teaching Fellows are an ACM-funded cohort of faculty at St. Olaf, Carleton, and Luther Colleges, practiced in peer observation of teaching, who can provide ...

If teachers’ negative emotions in the classroom result in part from challenging working conditions or insufficient resources, educational leaders and policymakers should consider system-wide changes ...