Science is all about asking questions and making observations — and so are young children! Observation, an important part of scientific inquiry, leads to discovery and learning. By encouraging your ...

Observation in early childhood isn’t just watching—it’s the heart of understanding and supporting each child’s development. When educators document and reflect on what they see, they can design ...

Joy Hamm has taught 11 years in a variety of English-language settings, ranging from kindergarten to adult learners: One idea for making teacher observations a learning opportunity rather than a ...

Teachers tend to have strong opinions about observations. Some veteran teachers may not even flinch at the idea of a formal observation, but rookie teachers—and especially first-year teachers—often ...

Student evaluations of teaching (SET) are a popular measure of teaching effectiveness, which center students’ perspectives. However, research shows that SET scores have limitations, including ...

Note: This video is designed to help the teacher better understand the lesson and is NOT intended to be shown to students. It includes observations and conclusions that students are meant to make on ...