The National Study of Writing Instruction - University at Albany
The National Study of Writing Instruction - University at Albany
The National Study of Writing Instruction - University at Albany
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Pre- and Post- Observ<strong>at</strong>ion Questions<br />
(Note th<strong>at</strong> these questions might be asked informally.)<br />
PRE-OBSERVATION<br />
1. Wh<strong>at</strong> are the purposes or objectives <strong>of</strong> this lesson?<br />
2. Wh<strong>at</strong> writing activities will be a part <strong>of</strong> the lesson?<br />
3. How typical is the writing you’re planning in terms <strong>of</strong> this particular class?<br />
4.<br />
5.<br />
(Include additional questions th<strong>at</strong> arise from the convers<strong>at</strong>ion. Questions from the general interview<br />
may be included if time permits and circumstance suggests their appropri<strong>at</strong>eness.)<br />
(Lesson plans, hand-outs, assignment sheets, etc. will be collected and labeled.)<br />
POST-OBSERVATION<br />
1. Did the lesson go as you had envisioned it? (Follow through with additional<br />
questions, as indic<strong>at</strong>ed by the response.)<br />
2. Wh<strong>at</strong> did you notice about the engagement <strong>of</strong> students in this lesson? (Again,<br />
follow through with additional questions based on the response.)<br />
3. Wh<strong>at</strong> changes, if any, would you make if you were to re-teach this lesson?<br />
4. Wh<strong>at</strong> will you do next with the students?<br />
(Include additional questions th<strong>at</strong> arise from the convers<strong>at</strong>ion. Note th<strong>at</strong> the writing <strong>of</strong> focal students.<br />
will be collected and l<strong>at</strong>er discussed with the students.)<br />
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