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Getting the Best from Observing other Teachers

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Marisa_C 2015-02-18T21:00:29 Hi everyone and welcome to tonight's topic on teachers observing other teachers. How can we make the most of this?   #ELTchat
Marisa_C 2015-02-18T21:01:08 Anyone else joining us to talk about watching other Ts? #ELTchat
angelos_bollas 2015-02-18T21:01:34 Hello #ELTchatters! :-) #ELTchat
SueAnnan 2015-02-18T21:01:41 an interesting topic. My colleagues are just about to start doing this for their Diploma #eltchat
Marisa_C 2015-02-18T21:02:31 @SueAnnan It's a requirement for #delta and #trinity I presume - no? For #delta you have to do 10  #ELTchat
Shaunwilden 2015-02-18T21:02:42 RT @Marisa_C: Hi everyone and welcome to tonight's topic on teachers observing other teachers. How can we make the most of this?   #ELTchat
mary28sou 2015-02-18T21:02:45 Good evening, may I ask when do you have a chance to watch other Ts teaching? #ELTchat
MarjorieRosenbe 2015-02-18T21:03:01 Hi everyone #eltchat
SueAnnan 2015-02-18T21:03:15 @Marisa_C yes same here. The instrument has to be finetuned after 3 hour #ELTChat
Marisa_C 2015-02-18T21:03:23 Good evening and welcome!!! @MarjorieRosenbe @mary28sou  #ELTchat
ELTchat 2015-02-18T21:03:34 @mary28sou as part of my job :-)  #eltchat
Shaunwilden 2015-02-18T21:03:56 oops forget to change account  #eltchat
Marisa_C 2015-02-18T21:04:10 @mary28sou is right tho - we should be talking about what working Ts can do - when doing a course, eh, well it's part of the course #ELTchat
SueAnnan 2015-02-18T21:04:13 My job too, but its also useful to do Peer obs for teachers #eltchat
angelos_bollas 2015-02-18T21:04:27 Today I observed a colleague and now that I don't have #Delta in mind, it made me think what is good teaching, after all. #ELTchat
MarjorieRosenbe 2015-02-18T21:04:32 @mary28sou Only in seminars for teachers which I co-taught with a colleague.  #eltchat
Robitaille2011 2015-02-18T21:04:53 @Marisa_C #ELTchat Hello! Great topic!
Marisa_C 2015-02-18T21:05:09 Ideally, Ts in the same school should be able to find a slot in the week to watch other colleagues  #ELTchat
Marisa_C 2015-02-18T21:05:25 but sometimes 30 and 40-hr weeks don't allow for much of this  #ELTchat
rehanmasoo 2015-02-18T21:05:39 RT @Marisa_C: Good evening and welcome!!! @MarjorieRosenbe @mary28sou  #ELTchat
SueAnnan 2015-02-18T21:05:43 I think it is good when the obs have a point to watch out for, rather than vague ones #eltchat
languageeteach 2015-02-18T21:06:02 Is it possible to define what is 'good' teaching? I watch lessons which are very technically proficiency but which lack 'soul' #eltchat
Marisa_C 2015-02-18T21:06:13 On #delta courses observations are directed by the tutors  #ELTchat
Shaunwilden 2015-02-18T21:06:18 RT @languageeteach: Is it possible to define what is 'good' teaching? I watch lessons which are very technically proficiency but which lack…
angelos_bollas 2015-02-18T21:06:30 @mary28sou Institutions should require teachers to have an open door policy, don't you think? #ELTchat
Marisa_C 2015-02-18T21:06:39 but out there Ts have to decide on their OWN what to get from watching or being watched  #ELTchat
Robitaille2011 2015-02-18T21:06:42 @mary28sou #ELTchat Our principal is great at finding ways for us to meet/watch/share.
Shaunwilden 2015-02-18T21:06:54 @languageeteach so you’re saying it need to go beyond doing all the ‘technical’ stuff  #eltchat
SueAnnan 2015-02-18T21:06:56 @Marisa_C ON Trinity ones, the choice is made by the candidates, themselves. #eltchat
mary28sou 2015-02-18T21:06:59 I suppose when you watch Ts you use some sort of rubric? pick sg like board work or pronunciation that especially concerns you?#ELTchat
MarjorieRosenbe 2015-02-18T21:07:01 @Marisa_C Exactly. But watching colleagues present could have some similar features.  #eltchat
Robitaille2011 2015-02-18T21:07:31 RT @angelos_bollas: @mary28sou Institutions should require teachers to have an open door policy, don't you think? #ELTchat
rehanmasoo 2015-02-18T21:07:31 RT @Marisa_C: but out there Ts have to decide on their OWN what to get from watching or being watched  #ELTchat
Marisa_C 2015-02-18T21:08:05 I think it would be good to have a bank of teacher observation checklists - we supply our trainees but i m sure there's loads ! #ELTchat
angelos_bollas 2015-02-18T21:08:12 @mary28sou The T who is going to be observed should be able to ask colleagues to focus on a particular area. #ELTchat
Marisa_C 2015-02-18T21:08:17 just google and ye shall find!  #ELTchat
angelos_bollas 2015-02-18T21:08:29 RT @MarjorieRosenbe @Marisa_C Exactly. But watching colleagues present could have some similar features.>agree #ELTchat
languageeteach 2015-02-18T21:08:30 @Shaunwilden Yes - just because learners produce the language the teacher wants, are they engaged? Is this what they want #eltchat
Shaunwilden 2015-02-18T21:08:31 @Marisa_C am sure if we pooled them we get quite a bank of them  #eltchat
SueAnnan 2015-02-18T21:08:48 RT @Shaunwilden: @Marisa_C am sure if we pooled them we get quite a bank of them  #eltchat
Robitaille2011 2015-02-18T21:08:58 We have a pre & post meeting before the classroom visits. #eltchat
Marisa_C 2015-02-18T21:09:06 @Shaunwilden true - i have promised i would share some in the past but then forgot, didn't have time.... u know #ELTchat
Marisa_C 2015-02-18T21:09:32 RT @Robitaille2011: We have a pre & post meeting before the classroom visits. #eltchat
angelos_bollas 2015-02-18T21:09:45 @Shaunwilden @Marisa_C Creating a wiki with observation checklists is a good idea. #ELTchat
rehanmasoo 2015-02-18T21:09:47 RT @Marisa_C: I think it would be good to have a bank of teacher observation checklists - we supply our trainees but i m sure there's loads…
languageeteach 2015-02-18T21:10:03 @angelos_bollas @mary28sou But some teachers hate being observed. They feel that it will feed back to the Line Manager #eltchat
Marisa_C 2015-02-18T21:10:19 @angelos_bollas @Shaunwilden or we could just make a page in the ELTchat wiki and upload them  #ELTchat
Shaunwilden 2015-02-18T21:10:31 @languageeteach no i think you’re right and yes its hard to define but we know  it when we see it  #ELTchat
Robitaille2011 2015-02-18T21:10:37 @Marisa_C Sometimes it's good to personalize the visit...what are the needs of the teachers? Why are they visiting? #eltchat
MarjorieRosenbe 2015-02-18T21:10:47 @angelos_bollas @mary28sou Goodcidea but when I am not teaching then I am busy doing something else. #eltchat
Robitaille2011 2015-02-18T21:10:47 RT @angelos_bollas: @mary28sou The T who is going to be observed should be able to ask colleagues to focus on a particular area. #ELTchat
angelos_bollas 2015-02-18T21:10:54 RT @Marisa_C @angelos_bollas @Shaunwilden or we could just make a page in the ELTchat wiki and upload them > good one! :) #ELTchat
Marisa_C 2015-02-18T21:11:07 @languageeteach in that case, i would suggest u hook up with colleagues not working with u and video urself #ELTchat
Marisa_C 2015-02-18T21:11:25 it's very easy to share videos on You tube by making them private  #ELTchat
angelos_bollas 2015-02-18T21:11:50 @languageeteach @mary28sou It means that both the line manager & the teacher(s) need to understand the benefits of being observed #ELTchat
Marisa_C 2015-02-18T21:11:52 and you could chat or Skype or whatever to help each other improve #ELTchat
languageeteach 2015-02-18T21:12:33 @Shaunwilden The most useful report on my teaching was on its content  -thinking about it in a new way not  techniques #eltchat
Marisa_C 2015-02-18T21:12:34 This calls for creating some sort of online community who could help one another  #ELTchat
joannacre 2015-02-18T21:12:43 @Marisa_C yeap!! kind of an eye opener actually : ) #eltchat
angelos_bollas 2015-02-18T21:12:43 @MarjorieRosenbe @mary28sou How about using tech and record a lesson of yours and share it with colleagues? #ELTchat
SueAnnan 2015-02-18T21:12:46 I think the teachers have to see a benefit from the sessions. Then they don't mind being observed. #eltchat
angelos_bollas 2015-02-18T21:13:36 RT @Marisa_C This calls for creating some sort of online community who could help one another > like #ELTchat! :) #ELTchat
Shaunwilden 2015-02-18T21:13:37 @languageeteach am now remembering watching you teach :-0  #eltchat
Shaunwilden 2015-02-18T21:13:51 RT @SueAnnan: I think the teachers have to see a benefit from the sessions. Then they don't mind being observed. #eltchat
Marisa_C 2015-02-18T21:13:51 @SueAnnan I think you are right - also usually ppl who have done courses with lots of observed teaching are more OK with this  #ELTchat
languageeteach 2015-02-18T21:14:11 @Shaunwilden Hope it wasn't that bad! #eltchat
Marisa_C 2015-02-18T21:14:12 @Shaunwilden @languageeteach hey so u were her tutor! :-D  #ELTchat
MarjorieRosenbe 2015-02-18T21:14:13 I think teaching is really individual,  not sure about setting up a common check-list. What works for one might not for another. #eltchat
angelos_bollas 2015-02-18T21:14:29 @SueAnnan One needs to get trained on the benefits of it - my first time, I was shocked. Now, I ask for it.  #ELTchat
SueAnnan 2015-02-18T21:14:31 My Dip colleagues will be watching me and some of my co-workers. But we aren't allowed to know what they are observing #eltchat
mary28sou 2015-02-18T21:14:34 #ELTchat iatefl Poland conference 2012 had demo lessons Dellar, Harmer et al plenary Spkrs & was great but no specific focus more the flow
languageeteach 2015-02-18T21:14:44 @Marisa_C @Shaunwilden No!!! We did the diploma together #eltchat
Marisa_C 2015-02-18T21:14:45 @MarjorieRosenbe u're so right - MANY different checklists are needed!  #ELTchat
Robitaille2011 2015-02-18T21:14:50 RT @Marisa_C: and you could chat or Skype or whatever to help each other improve #ELTchat
Marisa_C 2015-02-18T21:14:56 @languageeteach @Shaunwilden OK! #ELTchat
Shaunwilden 2015-02-18T21:15:09 @Marisa_C @languageeteach No no we were colleagues and did the dip together  #eltchat
joannacre 2015-02-18T21:15:23 @SueAnnan I agree and we learn from obs. I had a dominant student and asked my observer to give me ideas on how to deal with her #eltchat
mary28sou 2015-02-18T21:15:28 #ELTchat like Marjorie's idea a lot!
Marisa_C 2015-02-18T21:15:46 @MarjorieRosenbe In the past I have also asked trainees to create their own checklists  #ELTchat
languageeteach 2015-02-18T21:15:48 @Robitaille2011 @Marisa_C I'm not saying I hate being observed just commenting on my context.  #eltchat
SueAnnan 2015-02-18T21:16:00 @joannacre yes. sometimes an outsider to the class sees things we don't #eltchat
Jane_Seely 2015-02-18T21:16:01 RT @MarjorieRosenbe: I think teaching is really individual,  not sure about setting up a common check-list. What works for one might not fo…
Marisa_C 2015-02-18T21:16:46 RT @joannacre: @SueAnnan I agree and we learn from obs. I had a dominant student and asked my observer to give me ideas on how to deal with…
angelos_bollas 2015-02-18T21:17:15 So, what's the best way to use obs? #ELTchat
mary28sou 2015-02-18T21:17:18 #ELTchat because really hard to coordinate schedules with colleagues evbody working at 2-3 schools
Shaunwilden 2015-02-18T21:17:18 @Marisa_C @MarjorieRosenbe creating your own checklist /agenda makes observation more worthwhile doesn’t it?  #eltchat
MarjorieRosenbe 2015-02-18T21:17:27 @Marisa_C good idea. #eltchat
SueAnnan 2015-02-18T21:17:34 RT @Shaunwilden: @Marisa_C @MarjorieRosenbe creating your own checklist /agenda makes observation more worthwhile doesn’t it?  #eltchat
Marisa_C 2015-02-18T21:17:39 I think a whole lesson may be a big commitment int terms of time for both parties  #ELTchat
SueAnnan 2015-02-18T21:17:57 @Shaunwilden @Marisa_C @MarjorieRosenbe  Yes, I agree #eltchat
Marisa_C 2015-02-18T21:18:06 I would suggest you ask someone to focus on a part of a lesson and may be a specific aspect of your teaching  #ELTchat
Shaunwilden 2015-02-18T21:18:26 @Marisa_C depends on lesson length but it is nice to see the beginning middle and end to see who it develops  #eltchat
angelos_bollas 2015-02-18T21:18:29 @Marisa_C Preceded and followed by group discussion, right? #ELTchat
Marisa_C 2015-02-18T21:18:56 Another think you can do is to videotape and observe your class @hannaticha did some videos like that  #ELTchat
SueAnnan 2015-02-18T21:19:09 I think it depends on the purpose. If for the teacher being observed- they choose topic. For observer? they choose topic #eltchat
Marisa_C 2015-02-18T21:19:10 she videotaped her SS and observed their reactions to HER!  #ELTchat
Robitaille2011 2015-02-18T21:19:38 RT @Marisa_C: I would suggest you ask someone to focus on a part of a lesson and may be a specific aspect of your teaching  #ELTchat
Shaunwilden 2015-02-18T21:19:43 @Marisa_C whats videotape? ;-)  #eltchat
Marisa_C 2015-02-18T21:19:48 You can video yourself and a class plan and tick a student every time they talk e.g.  #ELTchat
angelos_bollas 2015-02-18T21:19:50 RT @Marisa_C she videotaped her SS and observed their reactions to HER!>useful, but a second pair of eyes is always a plus. #ELTchat
Marisa_C 2015-02-18T21:20:10 @Shaunwilden another century #ELTchat
Marisa_C 2015-02-18T21:20:55 Recording a lesson also useful - just the audio & ticking who talks and what kind of talk  #ELTchat
olyaelt 2015-02-18T21:21:15 Concentrating on observing students is a great idea. I learnt a lot when I recorded mine during groupwork. #eltchat
rehanmasoo 2015-02-18T21:21:31 RT @Marisa_C: You can video yourself and a class plan and tick a student every time they talk e.g.  #ELTchat
Shaunwilden 2015-02-18T21:21:39 @Marisa_C Yes can be very effective way of observing!  #eltchat
angelos_bollas 2015-02-18T21:21:41 What about SS who are not used to having an obs in their class? #ELTchat
SueAnnan 2015-02-18T21:22:41 @angelos_bollas there were two of us obs in classes last week. SS were not fazed at all #eltchat
Marisa_C 2015-02-18T21:22:46 @angelos_bollas Usually not a problem and I have observed HUNDreds of hrs and classes - Ss are cool with Ts learning  #ELTchat
Shaunwilden 2015-02-18T21:23:16 @angelos_bollas in schools i have worked in they are used to an observer  #eltchat
mary28sou 2015-02-18T21:23:51 #ELTchat so up to now we're saying best way to watch other Ts is ask them to share videos/audios of themselves, right?
Shaunwilden 2015-02-18T21:24:15 @mary28sou well if you can’t do it live then yes :-)  #eltchat
SueAnnan 2015-02-18T21:24:23 @mary28sou No. Just that it is one way to do it #eltchat
joannacre 2015-02-18T21:24:29 @angelos_bollas when I was observed during the sum my sts were so talkative and engaged. They said we r trying to help you Joanna #eltchat
Marisa_C 2015-02-18T21:24:34 @mary28sou Not the best way but a good solution which also allows for more observations and watching other T-ing styles #ELTchat
mary28sou 2015-02-18T21:24:44 #eltchat I mean most expedient way
bethcagnol 2015-02-18T21:25:03 #eltchat sorry I'm late! Had to put critter to bed.
vickysaumell 2015-02-18T21:25:09 RT @theteacherjames: The final episode of @edtechconcerns podcast available at http://t.co/lsUx8XH8TB -highly recommended! #eltchat #edtech
iatefl_ltsig 2015-02-18T21:25:10 RT @theteacherjames: The final episode of @edtechconcerns podcast available at http://t.co/awFGN2E7ha -highly recommended! #eltchat #edtech
languageeteach 2015-02-18T21:25:13 @Shaunwilden @Marisa_C @MarjorieRosenbe Agree. It's great to observe people who do sth experimental, e.g. using poetry/drama etc. #eltchat
SueAnnan 2015-02-18T21:25:14 @mary28sou that would depend on your circumstances #eltchat
Marisa_C 2015-02-18T21:25:18 I think it's also good cos some Ts develop a school house style - gd to see other Ts in other contexts #ELTchat
angelos_bollas 2015-02-18T21:25:30 RT @joannacre @angelos_bollas when I was obs my sts were so talkative and engaged. They said we r trying to help you>love them! #ELTchat
Melbtraining 2015-02-18T21:25:36 @Marisa_C This would be a great idea (online peer obs) for DELTA candidates who are a bit isolated #eltchat
pazuniga 2015-02-18T21:25:45 RT @iatefl_ltsig: RT @theteacherjames: The final episode of @edtechconcerns podcast available at http://t.co/awFGN2E7ha -highly recommended…
Shaunwilden 2015-02-18T21:25:54 Sorry for the SIG tweet it wasn’t me honest  #eltchat
Marisa_C 2015-02-18T21:26:02 @Shaunwilden grrrr #ELTchat
mary28sou 2015-02-18T21:26:21 #ELTchat it could work at the private business EN school where I work
Shaunwilden 2015-02-18T21:26:25 @Marisa_C i’ll have words :-)  #eltchat
Marisa_C 2015-02-18T21:26:37 @Melbtraining we have isolated trainees as well on our online courses - we lifestream lessons  #ELTchat
Marisa_C 2015-02-18T21:26:53 @Melbtraining and show them in closed Facebook group #ELTchat
SueAnnan 2015-02-18T21:27:35 Hi Beth. Glad you could make it #eltchat
Shaunwilden 2015-02-18T21:27:57 @Marisa_C does the livestream take a lot of prep?  #eltchat
olyaelt 2015-02-18T21:28:09 @Marisa_C What tech do you use to lifestream? #ELTchat
Marisa_C 2015-02-18T21:28:40 @Shaunwilden Naaaah it's very easy - @angelos_bollas did some today - I was observing a DELTA lesson  #ELTchat
Shaunwilden 2015-02-18T21:28:53 @olyaelt @Marisa_C presuambly a webcam and livestream procaster? How do you get good sound?  #eltchat
mary28sou 2015-02-18T21:29:03 #eltchat excuse this btw Shaun what is your topic at Dublin conf & will there be streaming?
dcowart 2015-02-18T21:29:05 The problem with video is you capture the all of the subtle moves ts and ss make during instruction and you miss dialogue.  #ELTchat
angelos_bollas 2015-02-18T21:29:09 Livestream can be a great option when in schools who don't allow obs. (why they don't allow is another question) #ELTchat
fionaljp 2015-02-18T21:29:16 @Marisa_C Hello - great topic #eltchat
Marisa_C 2015-02-18T21:29:40 We use very basic tech - an iPad :-) or an iPhone - works great  #ELTchat
angelos_bollas 2015-02-18T21:30:14 @Shaunwilden @Marisa_C Very easy, indeed. An iAnything, an app, and ready to go! recordings are saved for 30 days. #ELTchat
Shaunwilden 2015-02-18T21:30:48 @Marisa_C Yeah we’ve started using iPad recordings for some of our courses it is really quite effective  #eltchat
Marisa_C 2015-02-18T21:31:07 @Shaunwilden I also sometimes record on iPad and just upload to YouTube  #ELTchat
Shaunwilden 2015-02-18T21:31:15 Just sound can be a bit of an issue  #ELTchat
SueAnnan 2015-02-18T21:31:23 Used my ipad to record a lesson last week. Sound wasn't fantastic #eltchat What App do you use?
MarjorieRosenbe 2015-02-18T21:31:23 @languageeteach @Shaunwilden @Marisa_C that would be fun. #eltchat
bethcagnol 2015-02-18T21:32:07 Sorry. Late-comer question. What's the #eltchat topic?
languageeteach 2015-02-18T21:32:11 @Shaunwilden @Marisa_C Sounds intersting - do you have any examples of how you do this? Weblinks? #eltchat
Marisa_C 2015-02-18T21:32:20 Haven't had a prob with sound but you can record audio as well from another source  #ELTchat
angelos_bollas 2015-02-18T21:32:37 RT @Shaunwilden Just sound can be a bit of an issue> Try 'Voice Record Pro" on iPad - great sound quality #ELTchat
SueAnnan 2015-02-18T21:32:51 @bethcagnol getting the most out of observing other teachers #eltchat
Marisa_C 2015-02-18T21:33:10 @Shaunwilden Duly noted thanks  #ELTchat
fionaljp 2015-02-18T21:33:10 @angelos_bollas @Shaunwilden @Marisa_C have been meaning to have a go at recording with iPad - on list of things to do #eltchat
fionaljp 2015-02-18T21:33:34 RT @Marisa_C: This calls for creating some sort of online community who could help one another  #ELTchat
Shaunwilden 2015-02-18T21:33:35 @angelos_bollas Its more the distance between the teacher and the iPad  #eltchat
bethcagnol 2015-02-18T21:33:40 @SueAnnan Thanks! #eltchat
Marisa_C 2015-02-18T21:34:07 I have parts of a lesson I can share - permission and all from one of my trainees wait a minute  #ELTchat
angelos_bollas 2015-02-18T21:34:20 @Shaunwilden You're right - an external mic would help, I think. #ELTchat
SueAnnan 2015-02-18T21:34:20 @Shaunwilden @angelos_bollas and not being intrusive #eltchat
olyaelt 2015-02-18T21:34:45 Thank you, we're a distributed school so the idea to livestream lessons is a life saver - will definitely try! #ELTchat
Shaunwilden 2015-02-18T21:34:53 @angelos_bollas I have one but it means wires etc which gets in the way #eltchat
angelos_bollas 2015-02-18T21:35:24 @Shaunwilden Never used one, to be honest. I hope there is a wireless option, too. #ELTchat
Marisa_C 2015-02-18T21:35:30 Here is a lesson - parts of it recorded with iPad https://t.co/3R2Mt7VVz1  #ELTchat
Marisa_C 2015-02-18T21:36:12 that was in 2012 #ELTchat
bethcagnol 2015-02-18T21:36:16 I've done some team-teaching + observing with one colleague. The combination of the 2 has been extremely rewarding. #eltchat
Shaunwilden 2015-02-18T21:36:29 @angelos_bollas External mic and an iPad is not easy (i do a lot of recording on iPad so looked into it alot) #eltchat
Marisa_C 2015-02-18T21:36:32 @bethcagnol not surprised  #ELTchat
bethcagnol 2015-02-18T21:37:04 @olyaelt Oh cool!  Livestream lesson. Now that's a good idea. #eltchat
SueAnnan 2015-02-18T21:37:06 @bethcagnol do you teach in the same room at the same time? #eltchat
mary28sou 2015-02-18T21:37:15 #eltchat  I have a few short vids of me setting up an activity if anyone is interested, taken on an iPad
languageeteach 2015-02-18T21:37:27 What happens if you watch what you think is a 'bad' lesson informally and the teacher asks for feedback. Are you honest? #eltchat
angelos_bollas 2015-02-18T21:37:36 @Shaunwilden Shall we ask Apple to do their miracles, then? #ELTchat
Marisa_C 2015-02-18T21:38:09 @mary28sou that would be great sharing Mary pls share  #ELTchat
angelos_bollas 2015-02-18T21:38:13 @languageeteach There's always room for improvement. #ELTchat
SueAnnan 2015-02-18T21:38:42 @languageeteach would you have no redeeming features to comment on? make a sandwich with the bad in the middle-to help #eltchat
bethcagnol 2015-02-18T21:38:45 @SueAnnan Yup. We offer to teach or observe each other's classes from time to time and to come along whenever we feel like it. #eltchat
Marisa_C 2015-02-18T21:38:45 @languageeteach Good Question - How honest can you be?  #ELTchat
joannacre 2015-02-18T21:38:57 @bethcagnol when peer obser for the 1st time in my life,  i didn't wanna hurt my colleague's feelings so I wasn't really helpful : (#eltchat
olyaelt 2015-02-18T21:39:12 @languageteach #eltchat I try to also note down everything that I liked and give lots of positive feedback as well as negative.
languageeteach 2015-02-18T21:39:45 @SueAnnan Not always. I always think if the best you can come up with is 'rapport', there's not much to say! #eltchat
Marisa_C 2015-02-18T21:39:46 @joannacre but this changed didn't it? I don't recall you being an angel ALL the time!!! :-D  #ELTchat
Shaunwilden 2015-02-18T21:39:58 @angelos_bollas Oh it can be done just costs a far proportion of a teachers salary :-) #eltchat
bethcagnol 2015-02-18T21:40:04 @languageeteach I would first ask, "How do you think it went?"  #eltchat
SueAnnan 2015-02-18T21:40:11 @languageeteach true :-) #ELTChat
Marisa_C 2015-02-18T21:40:12 @languageeteach and "you moved well around the class" :-D  @SueAnnan  #ELTchat
olyaelt 2015-02-18T21:40:26 #eltchat Stole that from my CELTA tutors! There were lots of smileys and ticks in their feedback, and I learnt a lot from those.
joannacre 2015-02-18T21:40:45 @Marisa_C haha hell yeah!Now I am like pam wam bam  haha jk :P #eltchat
bethcagnol 2015-02-18T21:41:21 @languageeteach I would also ask to see a second class if possible. Maybe the teacher was having an off day. #eltchat
Marisa_C 2015-02-18T21:41:21 I think in the case of a colleague who has invited you, it might be a good idea to ask THEM to say what they are worried about #ELTchat
Ashowski 2015-02-18T21:41:25 #ELTCHAT I'm here!
Marisa_C 2015-02-18T21:41:37 People cannot process ALL The feedback we give them all the time  #ELTchat
languageeteach 2015-02-18T21:41:37 @SueAnnan But is the feedback sandwich out to lunch? !http://t.co/feg6AJGYTl #eltchat
Ashowski 2015-02-18T21:42:01 @Marisa_C they probably know what they want to work on anyway, right? #eltchat
bethcagnol 2015-02-18T21:42:08 Can I be blunt and say one-time observations are not very effective?  #eltchat  #ducksandhides
languageeteach 2015-02-18T21:42:13 @Marisa_C @SueAnnan And you monitored! #eltchat
Ashowski 2015-02-18T21:42:19 @olyaelt being positive is encouraging, right? #eltchat
Marisa_C 2015-02-18T21:42:24 @languageeteach @SueAnnan lol! #ELTchat
MarjorieRosenbe 2015-02-18T21:42:35 @bethcagnol That's what I've done in teacher training but never in classroom work. Interesting to watch though. #eltchat
angelos_bollas 2015-02-18T21:42:41 @bethcagnol better one than none.  #ELTchat
bethcagnol 2015-02-18T21:42:44 RT @Marisa_C: People cannot process ALL The feedback we give them all the time  #ELTchat
SueAnnan 2015-02-18T21:42:44 @languageeteach I still think there is a place for it. After all- you have to work with these people afterwards #eltchat
olyaelt 2015-02-18T21:42:48 @Marisa_C #eltchat and also in what form they want feedback (e.g. I liked it when other teachers reformulated my instructions).
Ashowski 2015-02-18T21:42:55 @angelos_bollas @languageeteach but what if you're just perfect ? :P #eltchat
harrisonmike 2015-02-18T21:43:05 @bethcagnol do you think there could be more literature on observation and team teaching in ELT? Sort of suggestions 4 how to do it #eltchat
Ashowski 2015-02-18T21:43:10 @mary28sou you got a link? :D #eltchat
languageeteach 2015-02-18T21:43:11 @bethcagnol Good point. It's hard to shake off preconceptions though isn't it? #eltchat
angelos_bollas 2015-02-18T21:43:32 @Ashowski lol @languageeteach  #ELTchat
SueAnnan 2015-02-18T21:43:35 @harrisonmike @bethcagnol Hi Mike #eltchat
Marisa_C 2015-02-18T21:43:39 I think the John Fanselow book is the best I have seen so far - will look for it  #ELTchat
Ashowski 2015-02-18T21:43:58 @harrisonmike @bethcagnol I definitely think there could be. #eltchat
fionaljp 2015-02-18T21:44:00 @harrisonmike @bethcagnol Good idea #eltchat
Marisa_C 2015-02-18T21:44:01 let me do some quick googling  #ELTchat
joannacre 2015-02-18T21:44:09 @Ashowski @angelos_bollas @languageeteach yeah exactly!! what if :P #eltchat
languageeteach 2015-02-18T21:44:11 @SueAnnan I agree. I just find it hard not to sound trite. Sometimes Ts say 'just be honest'. #eltchat
Marisa_C 2015-02-18T21:44:21 a lot of the better writings on teacher observation are NOT from ELT #ELTchat
Ashowski 2015-02-18T21:44:28 @harrisonmike @bethcagnol starting an ADoS role on Monday at @ihbuenosaires #eltchat
Marisa_C 2015-02-18T21:44:44 Flanders, Stabbs etc are more interesting reads  #ELTchat
Ashowski 2015-02-18T21:44:44 @harrisonmike @bethcagnol when I ask peeps out there about how best to do obs and feedback not many answers :-( #eltchat
SueAnnan 2015-02-18T21:44:50 @Ashowski @harrisonmike @bethcagnol @ihbuenosaires congratulations #eltchat
languageeteach 2015-02-18T21:44:57 @Ashowski @angelos_bollas You comment on the boardwriting. Good boardwork is a thing of the past! #eltchat
Ashowski 2015-02-18T21:45:04 RT @Marisa_C: I think the John Fanselow book is the best I have seen so far - will look for it  #ELTchat
harrisonmike 2015-02-18T21:45:18 That's my dream project sorted then - documentary plus methodology book on observation and team teaching :) #eltchat
Marisa_C 2015-02-18T21:45:25 @harrisonmike Hey Mr ADOS cograts!!!! Wow  #ELTchat
Ashowski 2015-02-18T21:45:34 @Marisa_C really? from teaching in general? :) #eltchat
Ashowski 2015-02-18T21:46:18 @harrisonmike let me know when it's pubslihed ^_^ #eltchat
Marisa_C 2015-02-18T21:46:26 @Ashowski yes - the Fanselow book is "Breaking Rules"  #ELTchat
joannacre 2015-02-18T21:46:28 @Ashowski @harrisonmike @bethcagnol @ihbuenosaires congrats!!! #eltchat
Ashowski 2015-02-18T21:46:45 @SueAnnan @harrisonmike @bethcagnol @ihbuenosaires thank you ^_^ #eltchat
ariascarm 2015-02-18T21:46:46 @Marisa_C Hello! Great topic! I did it in my Training , difficult now at work though, system in Spain don'y promote it #eltchat
languageeteach 2015-02-18T21:46:52 @harrisonmike @bethcagnol A great idea. #eltchat
harrisonmike 2015-02-18T21:47:20 @Ashowski not so good :( #eltchat
angelos_bollas 2015-02-18T21:47:27 I think it's best if each institution has their own 'protocol' for obs. #ELTchat
Ashowski 2015-02-18T21:47:33 @Marisa_C @harrisonmike Thank you Marisa ^_^ flying out on Friday. Can't wait #eltchat
Marisa_C 2015-02-18T21:47:36 Mike Stabs 'Explorations in Teacher Observation" http://t.co/lPZBceh18E #ELTchat
harrisonmike 2015-02-18T21:47:56 @bethcagnol hence documentary, kind of 'lives of teachers' type stuff #eltchat
Ashowski 2015-02-18T21:48:03 @Marisa_C will get my hands on a copy #eltchat
bethcagnol 2015-02-18T21:48:20 @Ashowski @harrisonmike Some of the best advice I've been given on how to observe was from a DELTA trainer here in France. #eltchat
Ashowski 2015-02-18T21:48:27 RT @Marisa_C: Mike Stabs 'Explorations in Teacher Observation" http://t.co/lPZBceh18E #ELTchat
angelos_bollas 2015-02-18T21:48:33 @harrisonmike sounds great! @bethcagnol  #ELTchat
ariascarm 2015-02-18T21:48:35 RT @Marisa_C: Ideally, Ts in the same school should be able to find a slot in the week to watch other colleagues  #ELTchat
Ashowski 2015-02-18T21:48:41 @angelos_bollas Why? #eltchat
bethcagnol 2015-02-18T21:49:03 @harrisonmike Sounds like a great documentary! #eltchat
harrisonmike 2015-02-18T21:49:11 @angelos_bollas @bethcagnol how to fund and organise it is another matter though! #eltchat
Marisa_C 2015-02-18T21:49:18 Mike Wallace's book on training FL teachers has some  #ELTchat
Ashowski 2015-02-18T21:49:21 @Marisa_C schools should stagger lessons and teachers so there's always opportunity for either peer observation or cover #eltchat
ariascarm 2015-02-18T21:49:26 RT @Marisa_C: Mike Stabs 'Explorations in Teacher Observation" http://t.co/lPZBceh18E #ELTchat
Marisa_C 2015-02-18T21:49:54 Enarf said on books #ELTchat
Shaunwilden 2015-02-18T21:49:54 @harrisonmike @angelos_bollas @bethcagnol ask for volunteers you might be surprised :-)  #eltchat
SueAnnan 2015-02-18T21:49:56 @Ashowski @Marisa_C depends on size of school. It could be costly #eltchat
bethcagnol 2015-02-18T21:50:16 RT @Ashowski: @Marisa_C schools should stagger lessons and teachers so there's always opportunity for either peer observation or cover #elt…
angelos_bollas 2015-02-18T21:50:26 @Ashowski  Ts know what and how to do it - less drama, methinks. #eltchat
Marisa_C 2015-02-18T21:50:30 @Ashowski Agree - but some jam pack teaching hours so no one can see anyone else #ELTchat
angelos_bollas 2015-02-18T21:50:41 RT @Shaunwilden: @harrisonmike @angelos_bollas @bethcagnol ask for volunteers you might be surprised :-)  #eltchat> agree!
harrisonmike 2015-02-18T21:50:46 @Shaunwilden @angelos_bollas @bethcagnol might have one already lined up ;) but depends a lot on work situation in May #eltchat
Ashowski 2015-02-18T21:51:07 @harrisonmike @bethcagnol you should get in touch with @josipa74 he is interested in this kind of stuff #eltchat
angelos_bollas 2015-02-18T21:51:27 @Ashowski @harrisonmike @bethcagnol @josipa74 me too! :-P #ELTchat
ariascarm 2015-02-18T21:51:29 @bethcagnol @Ashowski @harrisonmike me by another Delta T Trainer at Bell courses #eltchat Tim Hazel
Marisa_C 2015-02-18T21:51:36 @harrisonmike are you going to be observing as part of your job Mike ? #ELTchat
MarjorieRosenbe 2015-02-18T21:51:53 @bethcagnol Would agree. But it is certainly a time factor. #eltchat
Ashowski 2015-02-18T21:51:53 @angelos_bollas fair enough :) #eltchat
harrisonmike 2015-02-18T21:52:42 @Marisa_C no, I'm not Adosing. Still at Beeb atm. But I want to film and write about classroom stuff #eltchat
Marisa_C 2015-02-18T21:53:32 @SueAnnan set me right! it's @Ashowski with the new job! Those antibiotics are messing with my vision!!!! :-D  #ELTchat
ariascarm 2015-02-18T21:53:33 @Ashowski @Marisa_C there is a wide belief that peers can be judging you while observing #eltchat
SueAnnan 2015-02-18T21:54:19 @ariascarm @Ashowski @Marisa_C Best to give the observations a purpose then #eltchat
angelos_bollas 2015-02-18T21:54:23 @ariascarm teaching can change some beliefs, right? @Ashowski @Marisa_C  #ELTchat
Marisa_C 2015-02-18T21:54:25 @ariascarm and it's probably based on some truth - if they are ill willed indivs they might be @Ashowski  #ELTchat
MarjorieRosenbe 2015-02-18T21:54:35 @Ashowski @Marisa_C @harrisonmike Congrats. Sounds very exciting.  #eltchat
Shaunwilden 2015-02-18T21:54:45 We are heading towards needing a summary writer…. #eltchat
harrisonmike 2015-02-18T21:54:58 I've started reading Observation in the language classroom http://t.co/wEbyRXZz0N #eltchat
Marisa_C 2015-02-18T21:55:00 A lot of  the attitudes are the responsibility of your school leadership and the climate they generate  #ELTchat
SueAnnan 2015-02-18T21:55:15 @Shaunwilden Good God, where did the time go?#eltchat
Marisa_C 2015-02-18T21:55:27 RT @harrisonmike: I've started reading Observation in the language classroom http://t.co/wEbyRXZz0N #eltchat
Shaunwilden 2015-02-18T21:55:32 RT @harrisonmike: I've started reading Observation in the language classroom http://t.co/wEbyRXZz0N #eltchat
olyaelt 2015-02-18T21:55:33 @ariascarm Creating obs sheets that encourage positive feedback could be a solution ('what do you want to steal' type of thing) #ELTchat
Ashowski 2015-02-18T21:55:57 @Shaunwilden this is a topic dear to my heart so I'm happy to #eltchat
Marisa_C 2015-02-18T21:56:16 If the climate of the school is not the right one well... #ELTchat
Ashowski 2015-02-18T21:56:25 @SueAnnan @Shaunwilden flies by when you're having fun :) #eltchat
SueAnnan 2015-02-18T21:56:27 @Ashowski @Shaunwilden  Excellent. Ill get the transcript to you shortly #eltchat
Marisa_C 2015-02-18T21:56:47 @teflwithtilly pls do not interrupt our chat with irrelevant tweets #ELTchat
harrisonmike 2015-02-18T21:56:57 Main point so far by Allwright is observation is hard to quantify because of so many variables #eltchat
Ashowski 2015-02-18T21:56:58 @SueAnnan Thank you! It won’t be ready til end of next week coz I”m moving on Friday/Saturday to Buenos Aires #eltchat
ariascarm 2015-02-18T21:57:00 @olyaelt exactly , some kind of rules or protocol could make it work #eltchat
angelos_bollas 2015-02-18T21:57:04 @Marisa_C Like this one: M. Randall and B. Thornton, "Advising and Supporting Teachers" http://t.co/ZdByLmfWzV #ELTchat
Shaunwilden 2015-02-18T21:57:15 @harrisonmike observation is? c #eltchat
ariascarm 2015-02-18T21:57:32 @angelos_bollas @Ashowski @Marisa_C definitely !#eltchat
harrisonmike 2015-02-18T21:57:51 Eg global methodological comparison largely impossible to do using classroom observation - too difficult! #eltchat
eteacherjon 2015-02-18T21:57:54 Ideas #4: Some random thoughts and ideas about one-to-one teaching practice http://t.co/mFJiMOipIV #eltchat
Marisa_C 2015-02-18T21:58:17 Lots of uneducated DOSes thrive on a climate of mistrust and nailing colleagues #ELTchat
Ashowski 2015-02-18T21:58:18 RT @angelos_bollas: @Marisa_C Like this one: M. Randall and B. Thornton, "Advising and Supporting Teachers" http://t.co/ZdByLmfWzV #ELTchat
MarjorieRosenbe 2015-02-18T21:58:25 Good night all. I as good to be able to take part again. #eltchat
Shaunwilden 2015-02-18T21:58:26 @harrisonmike Yes thanks :-)  #eltchat
Marisa_C 2015-02-18T21:58:36 @eteacherjon we are in the middle of a chat pls DO NOT Interrput! #ELTchat
Marisa_C 2015-02-18T21:59:06 interrupt! #ELTchat
Shaunwilden 2015-02-18T21:59:13 @Marisa_C yes cos many DOSes not actually equipped to be so  #eltchat
fionaljp 2015-02-18T21:59:27 Good night and thanks #eltchat
harrisonmike 2015-02-18T21:59:37 @Shaunwilden think it was Farrell's plenary at IATEFL 2011 that demoed how hard recording obs data is! #eltchat
Marisa_C 2015-02-18T21:59:40 @Shaunwilden it's true! some are not qualified to be anything!  #ELTchat
Shaunwilden 2015-02-18T21:59:50 @Marisa_C Can i interrput? Great new word ;-)  #eltchat
harrisonmike 2015-02-18T22:00:06 @Shaunwilden interaction patterns, etc #eltchat
Marisa_C 2015-02-18T22:00:13 @harrisonmike this ain't no new thang!  glad ELT has discovered it tho  @Shaunwilden  #ELTchat
mary28sou 2015-02-18T22:00:15 #eltchat my school just had workshop on giving instructions now I can ask participants to record thmslvs giving instructions & share!
Ashowski 2015-02-18T22:00:26 @Marisa_C terribly true - sad. My last DoS based everything on classroom management - most variable factor - nothing about stages #ELTChat
Marisa_C 2015-02-18T22:00:28 @Shaunwilden lol can't spell!  #ELTchat
SueAnnan 2015-02-18T22:00:33 Thanks for a great chat, as always #ELTchat Transcript on its way
Marisa_C 2015-02-18T22:00:54 Have we got a summary writer yet?  #ELTchat
ariascarm 2015-02-18T22:01:12 “@Shaunwilden: @harrisonmike observation is? c #eltchat” focus on one - and only one - aspect of the práctice of teaching at a time
olyaelt 2015-02-18T22:01:18 @mary28sou please do! #eltchat
Ashowski 2015-02-18T22:01:34 thanks guys - was great to get involved again after a pause #eltchat
Marisa_C 2015-02-18T22:01:48 @mary28sou that would be fantastic mary thanks  #ELTchat
Ashowski 2015-02-18T22:02:00 @Marisa_C me #eltchat
nadiyahjan 2015-02-18T22:02:12 RT @harrisonmike: I've started reading Observation in the language classroom http://t.co/wEbyRXZz0N #eltchat
Marisa_C 2015-02-18T22:02:20 @Ashowski good to have u back and congrats on the new job :-)  #ELTchat
harrisonmike 2015-02-18T22:02:24 @ariascarm @Shaunwilden and clear questions: why are you observing? what do you want to check/improve? #eltchat
harrisonmike 2015-02-18T22:02:27 RT @ariascarm: “@Shaunwilden: @harrisonmike observation is? c #eltchat” focus on one - and only one - aspect of the práctice of teaching at…
Ashowski 2015-02-18T22:02:32 @Marisa_C thank you ^_^ #eltchat
mary28sou 2015-02-18T22:02:39 #eltchat I will try to write the summary.
Marisa_C 2015-02-18T22:02:46 @Ashowski wonderful! thanks!!!!   #ELTchat
bethcagnol 2015-02-18T22:02:57 Glad to participate in the 2nd half of #eltchat Back after a 1-year + break.
angelos_bollas 2015-02-18T22:03:06 @harrisonmike shouldn't that be "why are you being observed, etc.?" @ariascarm @Shaunwilden  #ELTchat
Marisa_C 2015-02-18T22:03:15 @mary28sou a raincheck? @Ashowski has already offered  #ELTchat
Shaunwilden 2015-02-18T22:03:20 RT @harrisonmike:  think it was Farrell's plenary at IATEFL 2011  #eltchat i didn’t realise it was on iTunes http://t.co/nngR3pan6y
harrisonmike 2015-02-18T22:03:30 @angelos_bollas @ariascarm @Shaunwilden that too #eltchat
olyaelt 2015-02-18T22:03:45 @harrisonmike #ELTchat And also having clear outcomes of the observations (a 'todo list' for yourself based on what you've observed).
mary28sou 2015-02-18T22:03:47 #eltchat good night all!
joannacre 2015-02-18T22:03:55 nitie nite #eltchat
harrisonmike 2015-02-18T22:04:19 @angelos_bollas @ariascarm @Shaunwilden but also maybe we can think about self-observation with video, blog... #ELTchat
Marisa_C 2015-02-18T22:04:19 @Shaunwilden @harrisonmike this a terrific find!!! didn't know it was all there!  #ELTchat
bethcagnol 2015-02-18T22:04:19 @Shaunwilden @harrisonmike Tom's plenary is excellent for reflecting on observations. #eltchat
Marisa_C 2015-02-18T22:04:26 thought stuff had been lost!  #ELTchat
harrisonmike 2015-02-18T22:04:35 RT @Shaunwilden: RT @harrisonmike:  think it was Farrell's plenary at IATEFL 2011  #eltchat i didn’t realise it was on iTunes http://t.co/n…
mary28sou 2015-02-18T22:04:35 #eltchat ok rain check
ariascarm 2015-02-18T22:04:43 @Ashowski @Marisa_C thank you !! #eltchat great chat , so short!! Lots of fav. Time to read . Nighty Night!
Shaunwilden 2015-02-18T22:04:58 @Marisa_C @harrisonmike No nor I i was googling and found it #eltchat
Shaunwilden 2015-02-18T22:05:16 RT @harrisonmike: @angelos_bollas @ariascarm @Shaunwilden but also maybe we can think about self-observation with video, blog... #ELTchat
Marisa_C 2015-02-18T22:05:40 Thanks to all and great to see some familiar faces come back to  #ELTchat
Shaunwilden 2015-02-18T22:05:59 Gosh we’re done time wise that went very quickly #ELTchat
angelos_bollas 2015-02-18T22:06:09 @harrisonmike Self-obs can be great, too @ariascarm @Shaunwilden  #ELTchat
Marisa_C 2015-02-18T22:06:17 @Shaunwilden was a good one :-D  #ELTchat
olyaelt 2015-02-18T22:06:20 Good night everyone! #ELTchat
Shaunwilden 2015-02-18T22:06:22 Night all, see you next time #ELTchat
harrisonmike 2015-02-18T22:06:22 RT @olyaelt: @harrisonmike #ELTchat And also having clear outcomes of the observations (a 'todo list' for yourself based on what you've obs…
harrisonmike 2015-02-18T22:06:33 RT @angelos_bollas: @harrisonmike Self-obs can be great, too @ariascarm @Shaunwilden  #ELTchat
Marisa_C 2015-02-18T22:06:44 @bethcagnol @Shaunwilden @harrisonmike @Shaunwilden @olyaelt night all  #ELTchat
ariascarm 2015-02-18T22:06:47 @harrisonmike @angelos_bollas @Shaunwilden yes, that is really productive ,I can tell you :-) observing oneself can bring surprises #eltchat
Marisa_C 2015-02-18T22:07:17 @ariascarm and lots of shock!!! remember watching myself on video for the first time!  #ELTchat
angelos_bollas 2015-02-18T22:07:26 Good night, #ELTchat - thanks for a great discussion! :-) #ELTchat
Marisa_C 2015-02-18T22:07:33 @ariascarm helped me fix a lot of rubbish!  #ELTchat
Marisa_C 2015-02-18T22:08:06 @angelos_bollas night night  xxx #ELTchat
ariascarm 2015-02-18T22:09:31 @Marisa_C LOL yes! Me rolling my eyes upwards ... Moving hands as If scaring flies...#eltchat
Marisa_C 2015-02-18T22:09:45 @Shaunwilden Rats!!! You gave me a lot of homework with those iTune links!  #ELTchat

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