Lesson observation
Watching a lesson to evaluate teaching or give developmental feedback.
- Used in
- All four UK nations (details may differ), United States
- Topic
- Professional development
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Related terms
- Learning walk All four UK nations (details may differ)
- Short, often informal visits to several classrooms to gather a picture of teaching and learning across a school.
- Instructional coaching All four UK nations (details may differ) United States
- A form of professional development in which a coach observes a teacher, gives focused feedback and helps them practise specific techniques.
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