1. Seminar presentation
on
“classroom observation in modern
language classroom: an analysis towards
effective classroom management”
Lakhyajit Nath
PG Student
Department of English and foreign languages
Tezpur Central University
14th March, 2015
2. Aims
1. To depict the concept of classroom observation
2. To depict the benefits of classroom observation
3. To demonstrate the process of classroom
observation
4. To highlight how classroom observation helps in
the growth of effective teaching
3. What is classroom observation?
In simple terms, classroom observation is a self-
evident process which the observer gets its data
from other sources, such as stimulated observations,
tests, interviews and so on.
4. Benefits of classroom management
Get new techniques, strategies, ideas, and
resources
Gain insight into one’s own strategies and
techniques
Observe student reactions from a different
perspective
It also helps in creating a professional learning
community with the best interests of the students in
mind
Growth and development of personal profession
It also helps in creating an effecting classroom
It has greater impact on classroom management
Observation also helps to re-evaluate the classroom
from a different perspective
5. What is being observed?
Lesson structure –
The way that lesson opens, develops and closes,
the number of activities that held in the class,
The links between the activities and lessons,
Teacher’s use of language-
Use of interaction sessions,
Use of feedback techniques,
Use of student to student talk,
6. Processes of classroom observation
Checklists
Seating charts
Field notes
Narrative summary
The follow-up conversation
7. How classroom observation helps to create
an effective classroom management?
Setting up groups
Maintaining order
Time management
Seating arrangement
Use of ICT
Creating a good environment
8. Bibliography:
Lier, L. V (1988). The Classroom and the Language
Learner. (Langman Group Limited. England)
Richards, J.C. and T.S.Rodgers. Approaches and
Methods in Language Teaching. (Cambridge
University Press, Cambridge, 2009.)
Stern, H.H. Fundamental Concepts of Language
Teaching. (OUP, 1983)
http://edglossary.org/classroom-observation/