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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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