Prior to your residency, you may be able to request a classroom observation in addition to or in place of a planning meeting. This can be a great opportunity to learn about the class and the students. This resource shares observation tips and questions that may be helpful to ask yourself when observing.

For more information about how to use this resource, check out the GIVE Resource: 规划会议指南。

介绍

Before your residency begins, as an addition to or in place of a planning meeting, you may be able to request a classroom observation. Observations are great opportunities to learn about the classroom space, the students, the Classroom Professionals, and tools and materials already available. 

Observing can be a powerful first step in building relationships in the classroom. Remember, the observer is often being observed. Be mindful of the energy you bring into a space, what assumptions you make or biases you hold, and what you will need to unlearn and relearn to add to a collaborative community. Truly enter each classroom as an observer: take note of what you see, hear, and experience, and save any conclusions or judgments for after reflection.

要了解有关隐性偏见的更多信息，请参阅 GIVE 资源： 残疾、种族、性别和其他身份的交叉性, and specifically the section on Strategies for Addressing Implicit Biases in ICT Classroom.