An Introduction to Classroom Observation - Softcover

Wragg, Prof. E. C.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0415096278 ISBN 13: 9780415096270

Publisher: Routledge, 1993

Synopsis

An increasing number of people have to observe what happens in classrooms as part of their jobs; from teachers performing initial training in teaching practice, to heads of departments carrying out appraisals of colleagues, and inspectors evaluating schools. Using a combination of case studies, photographs and illustrations, Ted Wragg, himself an international expert in classroom observation, introduces some of the many ways of observing, analyzing, and trying to improve classroom practice. He describes qualitative approaches to understanding, and explains what lies behind events and quantitative methods, including the use of category systems, rating schedules and time lines. He shows how lessons can be studied by a variety of people for different purposes and in different contexts.

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Review

'An excellent book for PGCE and teacher training courses.' - -- Prof. J. Hifsod, Queen's University, Belfast

From the 1st edition:’The book is easy to read and contains valuable suggestions - an excellent introduction to classroom practice.’ -- Gwenan Hughes Williams, North Wales University College

About the Author

E.C.Wragg was Professor of Education at the University of Exeter, UK. He was one of the finest international experts on research into teaching and learning, and always wrote with the teacher in mind. A regular columnist in the Times Educational Supplement and the Guardian, he was in demand for radio and TV education features. The Ted Wragg Teaching Award for Lifetime Achievement honours his memory, and is given annually to educators who are considered to have shown excellent devotion to teaching throughout their careers.

Edition details

• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication date: 1993
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0415096278
• ISBN 13: 9780415096270
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 152