Class Observation in Science: Tool in Reshaping Teaching and Learning

Abstract

This study was undertaken by the researcher to determine how class observation reshape teaching and learning. Specifically, this sought to assess the age, gender, position and length of service of Science Teachers, how the respondents assess classroom observation and their perceived impacts of the respondents on the use of classroom observation tool (COT) in improving teaching and learning. In this study, descriptive research was used. The questionnaire was the main instrument used to generate the needed information. The respondents of the study were the nine (9) Science Teachers of the department. No sampling was used since all teachers were involved. Results showed that in terms of classroom observation, Science Teachers strongly agreed that classroom observation encourages teachers to work harder and better, it is a process of learning under democratic approach, it makes natural flow of teaching –learning process, it guides the teachers to improve their instruction for the welfare of the students and the more classroom observation, the more the teachers become more efficient and effective in classroom teaching.  Majority of the Science Teachers strongly agreed that the use of classroom observation tool (COT) in improving teaching and learning results to a high performance of the teachers, it helps teachers provide quality learning to students, are student-centered, requiring direct evidence of student engagement and learning and concise and clear enough for teachers and observers to read and understand thoroughly and use easily. It is recommended that Science Teachers should always coordinate the department head for better quality instruction and for possible technical assistance the head can offer to any Science Teachers.  Accept positively the suggestions made by the head during pre-post conference. Science Teachers always remember the teaching principle that every day is an observation day so that teachers are always prepared when the department head observes the classes.