9780521407229 Classroom Observation Tasks

Shows how to use observation to learn about language teaching. The text achieves this by providing a range of tasks which guide the user through the process of observing, analyzing and reflection, and which develop the skills of observation. This book provides a range of tasks which guide the user through the process of observing, analysing, and reflecting, and which develop the skills of observation. It contains a bank of 35 structured tasks which are grouped into seven areas of focus: the learner, the language, the learning process, the lesson, teaching skills and strategies, classroom management, and materials and resources. It is suitable for teachers, trainee teachers, teacher trainers and others involved in school-based teacher support, teacher development and trainer training. It has a comprehensive introduction to the tasks and a rationale covering the theoretical issues involved and places the responsibility for professional growth in the hands of the teacher.