SLAyyy: Second Language Acquisition for Everyone

Ep. 07 SLAyyy Observations

Ben Fisher-Rodriguez, Bill Langley, Bryan Smith Season 1 Episode 7

Gaslight: When have observations not been ideal?
Gatekeep: Bernhard, R., McDermott, T., Hasenhüttl, C., Burn, K., & Sammons, P. (2024). A focus on quality of teaching in schools increases students’ progress of attainment. Evidence from English secondary schools. School Effectiveness and School Improvement, 1–25. https://doi.org/10.1080/09243453.2024.2398601
Girlboss: Peer observation and coaching.

Other references:
Jon Cowart "Rigor": https://joncowartteaching.com/2019/07/22/stop-using-the-word-rigor-say-this-instead/ '

Quiz Quiz Trade

Bryce Hedstrom - Administrator Checklist

Pineapple Chart (Cult of Pedagogy)

Laurie Clacq - Hearts for Teaching

Comprehensible Classroom - Peer Observation

TELL Project


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