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Observation and Feedback Skills for Language Teacher Supervisors
This is a short term course developed by the Modern Institute to develop the observation and feedback skills of those who need to observe teachers and provide them feedback as a part of their work. It is appropriate for School Directors, Senior Teachers, Teacher Trainers, and anyone else who wants to become a more helpful and supportive classroom observer.
METHODOLOGY
The course is based on the concept of experiential learning, formulated by David Kolb. There is complex research and theory behind the specific model we use on the course; in essence though, it is based on "learning by doing" or "hands on" learning, and learning from reflection - seeing what went right or was not successful in your own and your peers' performance, and planning future action based on the new insight gained from previous experience.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
- identify the main purposes of providing observation and feedback to practicing language teachers;
- use a variety of qualitative and quantitative measurement techniques for observing and evaluating teachers’ performance;
- use a variety of effective and affective techniques for giving appropriate feedback to teachers after observations;
- and, articulate a set of consistent criteria for evaluating the success of a language teacher’s lesson.
PROGRAM SCHEDULE
The training takes place over 5 days and is 40 hours in total. Each day involves approximately 8 hours of contact time for the participants. Here is a summary of the daily schedule:
Day One: Introductions, goal setting, identifying purposes of supervision/observation/feedback, introduction to observation techniques and instruments, introduction to methods of feedback
Day Two: Quantitative approaches to observation, practical observation activities, feedback
Day Three: Qualitative approaches to observation, practical observation activities, feedback
Day Four: Roles in supervision, types of intervention, structuring feedback, practical activities
Day Five: Dealing with critical moments in observation/feedback, practical activities, course closure
APPLICATION
In order to qualify for the course, applicants will have to submit an application/essay and pass a phone interview with the course trainers. Once they are admitted onto the course, they will be required to complete a short pre-course task that will prepare them for some of the main ideas/concepts introduced on the course. To apply, please contact us at courseinfo@themoderninstitute.eu.
FOLLOW UP SUPPORT
Participants who successfully complete the course will automatically be enrolled on the Modern Institute's distance learning site, which provides them with ongoing contact and support with the course trainers and their colleagues and opportunities for further online courses to develop their supervision skills.
COURSE DATES
September 7 - 11 2009. Deadline for registration: September 1 2009
January 4 - 8 2010. Deadline for registration: December 18 2009
April 5 - 9 2010. Deadline for registration: March 26 2010
Please contact us if you have any additional questions about this course.