Classroom observation and research

Classroom observation and research

1. Is

   • Collection of data about teaching and learning processes

2. Porpuse

   • Discover what increases the knowledge and use of language

3. Methods

   • Formal Experiment Comparison Studies
     • Objective
       • Evaluate the effectiveness of language teaching methods
     • Methodology
       • Assigning students to different groups randomly and providing them differential instruction
     • Categories
       • Classroom process research
       • Study of instruction and L2 acquisition
       • Study of classroom interaction and L2 acquisition
   • Estimulated Recall
     • Objective
       • Provides insights into aspects of teaching through reflection and retrospective comments to improve teaching
     • Methodology
       • Record and transcribe lessons Teacher and students posterior comments the lesson
   • Observation Schemes
     • Objective
       • Enable observers to describe with precision
     • Methodology
       • Documenting classroom interaction
     • COLT Scheme
       • Part A Classroom Activities
         • 1. Activity Type 2. Participant organization 3. Content 4. Student Modality 5. Material
       • Part B Classroom Language
         • 1. Use of target language 2. Information gap 3. Reaction to code 4. Incorporation of preceding utterance 5. Discourse initiation 6. Restriction of a linguistic form
   • Interaction Analysis
     • Objective
       • Analyze the dynamics of social interactions and the thematic content taught in the classroom.
     • Methodology
       • Discourse analysis by 1. Activity structures 2. Thematic system