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Teacher Training ResourcesPreservice Teacher Resources: A Checklist for Observing a Lesson
This teacher training article focuses on what to observe during a lesson for the preservice teacher's school visit.
As an observer during group and individual school visits, a pre-service teacher learns how to be a shadow to what is going on the classroom. She or he learns on a general basis how schools operate and what to somewhat expect when s/he will be in charge of a class. The SchoolWhat is the general physical environment of the school. Is it hard or easy to get around? Is it physically clean? Are the classrooms small? What is the student-teacher ratio? The ClassroomAre there a lot of visuals and decorations? What are your general impressions? The LessonMaterials and equipment . What is used in the lesson and how are they used? Materials include: worksheets, textbooks, computers, stereo and audio supplies, tape recorder, maps, paper-scissors, materials for experimentating, dictionaries, readers, etc. The Way the lesson is taught: Educational Climate
Teachers – Pupils: Who does what?
Other Points to ConsiderStudent Body
The School’s BeliefWhat is the school’s belief and attitude regarding learning? Role of Parents
Over to YouAfter visiting schools and seeing teachers in practice, what knowledge and/or skills do you think you must gain towards becoming a teacher? Here is a sample list of qualities. It is by no means complete.
The copyright of the article Teacher Training Resources in Preservice Teacher Training is owned by Dorit Sasson. Permission to republish Teacher Training Resources in print or online must be granted by the author in writing.
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