Have you ever been in a classroom when a principal walks in? Planned or random, evaluative or not, the atmosphere changes. The entrance of an administrator can create tension where there was none, or ...

“...to take advantage of the energy for change that's ‘out there’ today will require not just different methods in the classroom but the development of a campus ...

During the observation, it will be most helpful to use pre-identified focal areas or a protocol as a guide. Without clear observation criteria in place, observers may find themselves trying to capture ...