30.11.2024 ‘Effective Observation Practices’

Dear IATEFL TTEd SIG members and non-members, join our workshop on 'Effective Observation Practices' on November 30, 2024. We will examine lessons and observation practices, reflect upon them, and draw conclusions. Do not miss this workshop!

Find more details and register here: https://www.iatefl.org/events/575

Note for IATEFL TTEdSIG Members:

If you are a TTEdSIG member and wish to attend the November event, please ensure you email the IATEFL Head Office at sig@iatefl.org before completing your payment. This step is necessary to receive your discount code, as it cannot be shared publicly. Once you have received the code, you can proceed with your registration.

Hope to see you all there!

Thank you Trinity College, for your support with the organisation of this event!

We are organizing a draw for our participants and the winner will receive a free place on Trinity's English Online Course!!!

Check it out here:https://trinityteach.trinitycollege.com/products/teach-english-online-all-units-module

Effective observation practices 

Are you a teacher educator looking to enhance your skills in lesson observation? Join us for an insightful online workshop focused on mastering the art of lesson observation and feedback.

Date: 30 November 2024 

Time: 10am - 1pm UK time 

Price: Free for TTEdSIG members / £5 IATEFL, non-TTEdSIG members / £10 non-IATEFL members

To register: https://www.iatefl.org/events/591  

About the Workshop

During this engaging session, participants will develop their understanding and confidence in key facets of lesson observation. Our focus will be on identifying how to write useful lesson commentaries, pinpointing actionable areas for improvement, and preparing for productive post-observation conferences. Attendees will also have the opportunity to observe a lesson firsthand, collaboratively analyzing its strengths and weaknesses to deepen their understanding.

Why you should attend

By the end of this workshop, attendees will feel empowered and equipped to conduct observations effectively within their specific training contexts, ultimately enhancing the quality of teacher education they provide.

Who Should Attend

This workshop is ideal for early-career teacher educators who have little experience with lesson observation, as well as more experienced teacher educators who can share their knowledge and experience and who may be looking for innovative ways of approaching commentary creation and preparation for the post-observation conference. 

The TTEdSIG invites you to the upcoming session,"Effective Observation Practices”. This online workshop is tailored for teacher educators seeking to elevate their lesson observation skills. Throughout this session, participants will delve into the intricacies of lesson observation, identify how to write useful commentaries, identify actionable areas for improvement, and conduct productive post-observation conferences. By actively engaging in real-time lesson observation and collaborative analysis, attendees will deepen their understanding and confidence in observation practices. Whether you're an early-career educator eager to learn or a seasoned professional seeking innovative approaches, this workshop promises to give you the skills and strategies you need to ensure observation is conducted in a productive manner in your training context.