Focused+Observations

="Look Fors" and the Focused Observation = =A Collaborative Discussion =



transitive verb
1 //a// **:** to bring into focus //b// **:** to adjust the focus of (as the eye or a lens) 2 **:** to cause to be concentrated  3 **:** to bring (as light rays) to a focus **:** [|concentrate]

noun
1 //a// **:** an act or instance of [|observing] a custom, rule, or law //b// **:** [|observance] 3 2 //a// **:** an act of recognizing and noting a fact or occurrence often involving measurement with instruments  //b// **:** a record or description so obtained 3 **:** a judgment on or inference from what one has [|observed]; //broadly// **:** [|remark], [|statement] 4 //obsolete// **:** attentive care **:** [|heed] 5 **:** the condition of one that is [|observed]  — **ob·ser·va·tion·al** \-shnəl, -shə-nəl\ //adjective// — **ob·ser·va·tion·al·ly** //adverb//

The focused observation is the informal opportunity for administrators and teachers to model, reflect, and/or discuss the instructional strategies employed during a lesson. The intention is to provide feedback and guidance regarding areas of strength and need, to gather information to guide future professional development opportunities, and to create a culture of reflective practice and professional growth.

Click here to see what a Focused Observation Feedback Form looks like.

Click here for a Focused Observation Look-For List

Click here to see a Differentiated Instruction - Look-Fors and Examples - Support Sheet

Click here to see an overview on Student Friendly Standards Based Objectives

Click here to see alist of Blooms Taxonomy Verbs (to assist you in writing your learning objectives)