This case study exemplifies science classroom observation and analysis. Data from two-day classroom observation, pre- and post-instruction interviews with the teacher and instructional materials were used to analyse the features of a science classroom...
This case study exemplifies science classroom observation and analysis. Data from two-day classroom observation, pre- and post-instruction interviews with the teacher and instructional materials were used to analyse the features of a science classroom. A teacher`s classroom practices were examined in terms of the following six categories: (1) curriculum and science content, (2) teaching and learning methods, (3) teacher`s knowledge about learners, (4) classroom environment, (5) assessment, and (6) teacher`s efforts for professional development. The teacher in this case study not only improved his own classroom practices, but also took an active role in teachers` in-service education to share his practical knowledge with others. Implications that valid evaluation(or observation) frameworks of classroom practices have on teacher education and teachers` in-service education are also discussed. These evaluation frameworks should provide teachers with a vision of highly accomplished practices.