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Gabrielatos, C. (2004). Discerning reality: Lesson
observation as research. IATEFL Teacher
Trainers and Educators SIG Newsletter 3/2004, 5-8. |
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Introduction The observation
of lessons, a central aspect of teacher
preparation and development, is a sensitive issue for both observers and
observed, all the more so when the observations are carried out for the
purpose of evaluation or assessment. Observing lessons in order to make any type of
evaluative comment poses two interrelated problems. The one concerns the quantity
and quality of insights an observed lesson affords into the normal classroom
practices of the observed teachers, and, consequently, their abilities and
professionalism. The other concerns the psychological effects of the
observation on teachers, and the attendant influence on their preparation
for, and behaviour during, the lesson. |
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Key words Lesson/classroom
observation, research, triangulation, teacher training, teacher education,
teacher preparation, teacher development, professionalism. |
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Related
articles by the same author |
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Gabrielatos, C. (2003). My
methodology. IATEFL Issues 172,
3-4. |
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Gabrielatos, C. (2002). The shape of the language teacher. In A. Pulverness
(ed.), IATEFL 2002: York conference
selections. Whitstable, Kent: IATEFL Publications, 75-78. |
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Gabrielatos, C. (2002). Shopping at the ELT supermarket: Principled decisions
and practices. ERIC, ED478747. |
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Resources |
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Teaching Observation (ITT Pilot Resources, Department for
Education and Skills, UK). |
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If you know of any related publications or discussions
freely available online, please contact me. |
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