Yesterday afternoon, I had my second of three formal observations for my tenure year at the high school where I work. My final observation is scheduled for this Tuesday. They are not typically so close together, but everyone is feeling crunched for time before the holidays and is attempting to squeeze things in while they can. On one hand, having my last observations back to back is nice, because I am getting them all out of the way in the fall semester instead of waiting until the spring to know where I stand. On the other hand, I am a ball of stress! So much planning, so much worrying. It is all usually for naught, since I have never actually had an observation go
poorly, but I am generally anxious anyway.
Yesterday's observation was with the superintendent and, in general, it went well. There is always room for improvement, so I welcome constructive feedback, and I am interested to see what he has to say. The kids were well behaved, the lesson was one of my solid stations activities focused around the Harlem Renaissance, and the timing worked out perfectly. I am so glad to be done with it. On to the next one! Gulp. I am curious to see what other go-to lesson plan ideas teachers use for observations. I always welcome new ideas/skills for my teacher "toolbox." Thoughts?
Me being a nervous nelly right before the superintendent arrived.
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