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| 1. Encourage students to question me on ideas/concepts they do not understand in the lesson |
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| 2. Observe students' level of participation in and engagement with the lesson |
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| 3. Observe students' nonverbal behaviors (e.g., facial expressions, body movements, gestures, off-task behaviors) |
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| 4. Observe for expressions of frustration among students (e.g., tone of voice, how they respond to assigned tasks, what they say about their learning or the assignment) |
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| 5. Monitor student performance on tests, quizzes and independent projects |
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| 6. Reflect on my performance after each lesson by comparing my lesson goals with what was achieved in the lesson |
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| 7. Give regular assessments (assignments, projects, quizzes, etc.) |
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| 8. Discuss with students my and their feelings about their learning performance, either orally or in writing |
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| 9. Pause at various points in the lesson to get feedback from students about their understanding |
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| 10. Monitor my teaching by audio or video taping my lessons or asking a colleague to observe my teaching in order to review my strengths and areas where improvement is needed |
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| 11. Discuss concerns that I have about my teaching with colleagues or my principal |
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| 12. Encourage students to communicate their feelings about my teaching or their learning in various ways (in writing, face-to-face meetings, class discussions) |
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| 13. Provide students with opportunities to show what they have learned in various ways |
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| 14. Observe different ways in which students use concepts and ideas in class discussions |
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| 15. Provide opportunities for students to share their views on the subject matter they learn |
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