Notes on Evaluation

For me, observations have been immensely beneficial and are a way of making sure that you are on track - at least technically. Of course, it doesn't stop there, but it is good because it acts as a kind of 'Plum Line' (Centre of gravity) or indeed 'straight edge'. If your basic teaching practice is in accordance with your evaluation as a lecturer, then you know that you are on track.

Reflection in action

One example of reflection in action is when I remember having an observation where I had prepared exercises for students to work on a collaborative mind mapping exercise using Photoshop to generate ideas. It turned out that all of the computers had shut down, including mine (What are the odds?) Anyway, as it turned out, I had reflected on a contingency plan the night before and created a simple activity of having key words on pieces of paper, folded and kept in a basket. Learners were able to randomly select a word and them expand through collaboration and discussion - drawing their ideas on paper.