An Introduction to Classroom Observation (Classic Edition) (Routledge Education Classic Edition) - Hardcover

Wragg, Ted

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0415688493 ISBN 13: 9780415688499

Publisher: Routledge, 2011

Synopsis

How does classroom observation support your professional development?

How can you observe as effectively as possible?

Highly regarded as one of the most widely used and authoritative texts on this topic, An Introduction to Classroom Observation is an essential text for anyone serious about becoming a good teacher or researcher in education.

Now part of the Routledge Education Classic Edition Series, E.C. Wragg’s straightforward guide includes a combination of case studies, photographs and illustrations to show how various people study lessons for different purposes and in different contexts. It outlines a range of approaches in clear language and gives examples of successful methods that have been employed by teachers, student teachers, researchers and pupils.

With a new preface from Professor Richard Pring, the classic edition of this indispensible text is for a new generation of education professionals serious about becoming good teachers and researchers.

About this title

About the Author:

E.C.Wragg was Professor of Education at the University of Exeter, UK. He was one of the finest international experts on research into teaching and learning, and always wrote with the teacher in mind. A regular columnist in the Times Educational Supplement and the Guardian, he was in demand for radio and TV education features. The Ted Wragg Teaching Award for Lifetime Achievement honours his memory, and is given annually to educators who are considered to have shown excellent devotion to teaching throughout their careers.

Review:

From the 1st edition:'Highly recommended - written by one of the foremost practitioners in primary good practice, the book is easy to read and contains valuable suggestions - an excellent introduction to classroom practice.' - Gwenan Hughes Williams, North Wales University College

'An excellent book for PGCE and teacher training courses.' - Prof. J. Hifsod, Queen's University, Belfast

About this edition

• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication date: 2011
• ISBN 10: 0415688493
• ISBN 13: 9780415688499
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 168