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Looking in the Mirror. What can we learn from observing ourselves?

Looking in the Mirror. What can we learn from observing ourselves?. Jonathan Huddleston May INSET 2013. What does this clip say to you?. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_SsccRkLLzU. Tunnel View. What are the limitations of the traditional observation programme? - The whim of the observer

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Looking in the Mirror. What can we learn from observing ourselves?

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  1. Looking in the Mirror. What can we learn from observing ourselves? Jonathan Huddleston May INSET 2013

  2. What does this clip say to you? • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_SsccRkLLzU

  3. Tunnel View • What are the limitations of the traditional observation programme? - The whim of the observer - A single perspective - A subjective interpretation - A trick of the eye - The absence of a ‘specialist’ interpretation

  4. An holistic observation • There is much to be gained from filming a lesson. • Personal benefits • Professional benefits

  5. Personal benefits • Self-confidence • Mannerisms • Mutual benefit from collaboration

  6. Professional Benefits • Focus on specific details - method - questioning - classroom coverage • Objective interpretation • Benefit of distance • Co-constructed observation / action planning • Future professional development • A more fruitful experience

  7. Limitations? • Equipment • Still a subjective perspective on filming side • Play it safe? • A wider audience?

  8. So what happened…? • 8W1 French • Pre-observation briefing with observer - Set focus for observation - Set parameters for filming • The director’s cut and commentary • Future target setting

  9. The commentary • Please feel free to make notes during the presentation • Please feel free to stop the recording to ask any questions

  10. What would I do differently next time? • Take a few more risks • Get the camera to scan • Student work

  11. Thank you for listening • Any questions?

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