So the question for today is “Discuss one observation “area” that you would like to improve upon for your teacher evaluation.”  This is a tough one for me because as a teacher at an independent school formal evaluations are done in the second and sixth years so I don’t have formal evaluation “areas” per se.  Last year, I had a colleague sit in on my classes and give me feedback over a month’s period  and it was extremely helpful to have his perspective.  I also have many teachers come from other school at different points in the year in order to learn about problem-based learning, so I am used to having people in my classroom, but I haven’t really asked for feedback in one particular area in very long time.

However, I do believe that something I wonder about when I speak to teachers learning about PBL is how well I really facilitate PBL discussions.  I know what I’m supposed to do but the time constraints and the issues of adolescent life often keep me from being the best I can be.   I know I can be hard on myself, but if I had an expert in questioning, wait time, reactions to statements, inquiry and scaffolding who could come in and watch me teach for a week or so, that would probably be the best thing for me right now.  It would be so helpful.  So if anyone is willing…please get in touch!