Different students can have their own preferred mode of learning. Some learn best while in groups while others can perform best on their own. Placing them all in one class can be a challenge to the teachers who have to select a certain mode of teaching at a time. This is one of the reasons why observation from the higher ups are done from time to time.
Through their random visits, they get an idea on how well the class is doing and if they are reacting well to the type of teaching that their mentors employ. Classroom walkthroughs are good avenues for them to examine that status of education in their institutions and whether or not their faculty is adhering to the standards that they have set. Below are the things that heads of the departments note down.
Classroom participation. During these visits by institution heads, they take note of the level of participation by the students. Active participation is a mark of understanding. It also means that students love to interact with the others. How the teacher manages to make his class interactive is a very good thing to note down.
Lesson content. Institution head feel the need to know about the content of the lesson that their faculty delivers. This does not only include the information found on textbooks but more like its application to the current industry as well. The mentors level of awareness to the things that are happening in his field is a good factor that he can share to his students through the daily lessons.
Methods of motivation. To start the class right, one needs to set the mood. The method employed by the teacher in starting the session and firing up the students interest on the lesson matters here. Observers are always on the lookout for a unique way in handling classes and those techniques that generate response from the participants.
Reading and writing comprehension. The observation process also covers how well the participants understand the writings on the board and how well they perform on their reading comprehension activities. This is an important determining factor to learn about the forte of the whole class and what mode of discussion works for them best.
Feedback mechanism. A teacher needs to be open to questions and should ask his students from time to time whether they have certain clarification. If there are, then he should be ready to address them. This fosters healthy interaction from both sides and participants will be more encouraged to ask if they know that their mentor is open to questions.
Professionalism. Expertise is one, the attitude is another thing. As the facilitator of the class, teachers need to have the right set of attitude in conducting their lessons. They should come in on time and should observe proper decorum. Participants will respect and trust them if they show a good example and couple their knowledge with character.
Walkthroughs may not be used for evaluation. But they are certainly useful when it comes to improving the overall quality of the lesson delivery. A good practice from someone may be recommended and used by the others to test if it works with another group.
Through their random visits, they get an idea on how well the class is doing and if they are reacting well to the type of teaching that their mentors employ. Classroom walkthroughs are good avenues for them to examine that status of education in their institutions and whether or not their faculty is adhering to the standards that they have set. Below are the things that heads of the departments note down.
Classroom participation. During these visits by institution heads, they take note of the level of participation by the students. Active participation is a mark of understanding. It also means that students love to interact with the others. How the teacher manages to make his class interactive is a very good thing to note down.
Lesson content. Institution head feel the need to know about the content of the lesson that their faculty delivers. This does not only include the information found on textbooks but more like its application to the current industry as well. The mentors level of awareness to the things that are happening in his field is a good factor that he can share to his students through the daily lessons.
Methods of motivation. To start the class right, one needs to set the mood. The method employed by the teacher in starting the session and firing up the students interest on the lesson matters here. Observers are always on the lookout for a unique way in handling classes and those techniques that generate response from the participants.
Reading and writing comprehension. The observation process also covers how well the participants understand the writings on the board and how well they perform on their reading comprehension activities. This is an important determining factor to learn about the forte of the whole class and what mode of discussion works for them best.
Feedback mechanism. A teacher needs to be open to questions and should ask his students from time to time whether they have certain clarification. If there are, then he should be ready to address them. This fosters healthy interaction from both sides and participants will be more encouraged to ask if they know that their mentor is open to questions.
Professionalism. Expertise is one, the attitude is another thing. As the facilitator of the class, teachers need to have the right set of attitude in conducting their lessons. They should come in on time and should observe proper decorum. Participants will respect and trust them if they show a good example and couple their knowledge with character.
Walkthroughs may not be used for evaluation. But they are certainly useful when it comes to improving the overall quality of the lesson delivery. A good practice from someone may be recommended and used by the others to test if it works with another group.
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