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  • 1.  Teacher observation form

    Posted 07-25-2018 09:04 AM
    I am switching roles from classroom teacher to early childhood director, and I am looking for a teacher observation form. If you have one that you use and could recommend, I would appreciate it!

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    [Sara] [Willocks]
    [Early Childhood Director]
    [Boca Raton ] [Florida]
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  • 2.  RE: Teacher observation form

    Posted 07-26-2018 12:49 PM
    I have attached the forms we use for teacher observation in our school.  In the fall, we have a Peer Performance Review in which teachers observe each other and provide each other with feedback on the topics listed in the form.  In the spring, we have a more formal Review in which I (as Director) together with board members provide teachers with feedback on the topics listed in that form.  The spring review form is based on our mission statement and values so I encourage you to customize any form you use to incorporate your own mission and vision.  Hope this helps!


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    Sherrie Rose Mayle
    Director/Teacher
    Campbell Parents' Participation Preschool
    Campbell, CA
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    Fall Review Form.pdf   20 KB 1 version
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    Spring Review Form.pdf   38 KB 1 version
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  • 3.  RE: Teacher observation form

    Posted 07-26-2018 05:20 PM
    Sara, I'd like to recommend the book "Evaluating and Supporting Early Childhood Teachers"
    It has many strategies as well as downloadable forms to observe teachers and <g class="gr_ gr_25 gr-alert gr_spell gr_inline_cards gr_run_anim ContextualSpelling" id="25" data-gr-id="25">importantly</g> to engage them in a process of observation and evaluation that is supportive.

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    Angele Sancho Passe
    consultant, writer
    www.angelesanchopasse.com
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  • 4.  RE: Teacher observation form

    Posted 07-27-2018 11:27 AM
    We use Evaluating and Supporting Early Childhood Teachers forms.  These are wonderful for getting an accurate, authentic picture of a teacher's competencies and areas to build on.  The book also helps with having the difficult conversations that sometimes happen in our field.  Thank you to Angele Sancho Passe for developing such a user-friendly tool.  I use the book so much, and have lent it out so much, that the binding is cracked.

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    Ida Gatfield
    Cardinal Kids' Club
    Redwood Falls MN
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  • 5.  RE: Teacher observation form

    Posted 07-28-2018 12:54 PM
    Thank you for your input!  I have ordered the book Evaluating and Supporting Early Childhood Teachers.  I am looking forward to reading it and gaining some insight!

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    Sara Willocks
    Early Childhood Director
    Boca Raton, Florida
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  • 6.  RE: Teacher observation form

    Posted 07-26-2018 05:29 PM
    I created simplified forms that follow the CLASS instrument, because I most want to give my teachers feedback on their interactions with children. I shared these ahead of time, along with definitions and training on what the items in that tool meant. I would strongly suggest that you think about what it is you want to see from your teachers, and observe for that specifically. It should be aligned with your job descriptions and annual evaluation as well. The other thing you can do is to observe for different things at different times. You can specifically choose goals with your teachers that align with their personal areas for growth. So this quarter you may observe a teacher to see if s/he is using positive redirection with children, and the next quarter you may observe to see if she's meeting her goal with incorporating a variety of learning modalities at meeting time. Start with the question, "what is my goal for this observation?" There are lots of books with instruments available, too. 


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    Jennifer Smallwood
    Director of Operations
    Compass Early Learning
    Bloomington IN
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