| Summary: | Classroom observation - particularly the post observation conference
- is one of the most important aspects of staff development. The
headmaster should create the climate in which the teacher has scope
for self-development. During and especially after the class
observation, it is imperative that the headmaster provides a restful,
relaxed atmosphere, particularly for the post observation conference.
This conference is of the utmost importance, as it provides feedback
to the teacher on how another knowledgeable person experiences his
presentation of a lesson.
This research initially focused on staff development, what it entails
and how it can be utilized by headmasters in schools. A closer look
was taken at the post observation conference after a classroom
observation, a questionnaire was distributed among the headmasters
of various schools and the paper closes with recommendations and
definite guidelines to headmasters.
It is important for the school to be a pleasant working environment,
where mutual respect and trust should exist. In such a climate,
it is possible for the headmaster, during the post observation
conference, to make recommendations and give advice without causing
any hurt-feelings, enabling the teacher to develop professionally.
A staff development plan with clear goals and target dates should
ultimately be compiled. === Skripsie (MEd (Onderwysbestuur))--PU vir CHO, 1996
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