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\nThis one is from the same Nagi Noda who made
\n"Sentimental Journey,"<\/a>
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\nthe other when I’m observed, I watch this<\/i>.<\/sub><\/p>\n

I think these three–multiple, sequential, reciprocal–ought to apply to teaching observations. Were I a WPA<\/acronym>, I would prefer an approach to classrooms observations that involved
\nmultiple visits in a sequence of classes, if at all possible. I would also
\nprefer to see teaching observations arranged reciprocally, where each person
\ninvolved observes the other.
\nOne-time teaching observations are good for verification, for affirming that
\none’s work checks off as acceptable on a list of program, department, and
\ninstitutional expectations. But that is the end. Until next cycle. This is
\nthe typical approach, right?, the automobile inspection version of teaching
\nobservations.<\/p>\n

A preferable (perhaps also idealistic) model is one where senior teachers (i.e., those with experience)
\nopt in and enter into a mentorship arrangement with new, inexperienced teachers.
\nThis could work for new and returning TAs, too, depending on the nature of the
\nprogram. Each would observe the other three times in a semester.
\nThey would also sit down to talk about their impressions, about in-class
\nhappenings, about the shape of the course, its successes, its shortcomings, its
\nsurprises, and maybe even student writing. Much of this interchange could
\nbe handled via email, if schedules conflict. The culminating piece would
\nbe a brief (few pages) record of the conversation representing both
\nparticipants, with some evidence of what materialized in their conversations.
\nIt could even be formatted as a dialogue. This would go to the WPA would would,
\nin turn, sign off on a small stipend (oh, say, $50 or $100
\nbucks). These conversation pieces could also be circulated internally, turned
\ninto a resource for future practicums, colloquia, and so on. There is not money
\nfor this? Then it isn’t important enough to do. But this is a weak
\ndefense when money (or release time, other forms of compensation) are already
\noffered for some form of observation and reporting. I’m sure I’m
\noversimplifying. I’ve just been thinking about teaching observations over the
\npast couple of days.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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