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Post-Observation Conferences

Post-Observation Conferences. August 2012. Observations: VDOE Recommendations. Probationary teachers observed many times throughout the year Continuing contract teachers observed several times a year Additional observations at building administrator’s discretion

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Post-Observation Conferences

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  1. Post-Observation Conferences August 2012

  2. Observations:VDOE Recommendations • Probationary teachers observed many times throughout the year • Continuing contract teachers observed several times a year • Additional observations at building administrator’s discretion • Observations last the duration of a full lesson • Pre-observation conferences at requests of teacher or administrator • Post-observation is required

  3. Think back to a post-observation conference you had that was particularly EFFECTIVE. • What about it was effective? • Write down 2-4 things.

  4. Do any of these sound familiar? • Effective conferencing skills: • Conducting a focused observation during which data are gathered • Knowing about effective teaching methods • Understanding how teaching relates to learning • Analyzing data (both from an observation and from assessments) • Knowing how to make a conference reflective and nonthreatening • – Summarized by Blase & Blase (2004)

  5. Think back to a post-observation conference you had that was particularly INEFFECTIVE. • What about it was ineffective? Write down 2-4 things.

  6. Do any of these sound familiar? • Research shows that ineffective conferences tend to: • Be dominated by the individual leading the conference • Be focused on narrow concerns • Provide a teacher with short, prescriptive feedback • Threaten teacher self-esteem • Be influenced by an unequal power relationship • Lack teacher reflection and self-evaluation • Lack reasoning and critical thinking • – Summarized by Blase & Blase (2004)

  7. Self-Assessment • Put the following skills in order from your strongest to weakest. • Conducting a focused observation during which data are gathered • Knowing about effective teaching methods • Understanding how teaching relates to learning • Analyzing data (both from an observation and from assessments) • Knowing how to make a conference reflective and nonthreatening

  8. Communication is an essential skill in any post-observation conference. • What techniques do YOU use to facilitate communication?

  9. Remember: It’s not always about having all the answers… • …sometimes it’s about asking the right questions. 8

  10. Summarize Your Thoughts onTeacher A • Strengths • What she did well • Grows • Areas she can improve upon • Growth Areas • Possible professional development she might participate in

  11. …and fill out the observation form. Reflect…

  12. In pairs, choose who will be the teacher and who will be the principal. Role Play

  13. Administrators:Use prompts and communication techniques to lead a successful post-observation conference.

  14. Now switch!

  15. How Did It Go? • What worked well in your post-observation conferences? • What caused discomfort? • What other techniques might have been effectively employed in the conversations?

  16. My Takeaway For teacher evaluation… For myself…

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