Classroom observation is one of a repertoire of strategies which
help staff gather information about the core work of Learning
and Teaching. It should be carried out sensitively and
professionally, and should involve teachers in consultation
about the purposes and format of the exercise so that everyone
involved is clear about their role in the activity The Nature of
Observation Observation is a systematic eye on what happens in
the classroom. It can be recorded by narrative writing,
videoing, sound recording or full written transcripts. It is no
so much a part of our tradition in teaching, as it has been in
the medical field, for example. Observation is the foundation of
reflection. Purposes of classroom observation 1. To improve
learning and teaching as part of individual staff member,
subject department, whole school and authority self-evaluation
procedures. 2. To give teachers the opportunity to reflect on
and discuss their practice with each other and with school or
authority management 3. To share succe