Chalkboard Use Observation Guidelines

Observing the presenter

 Focus on gathering descriptive data, not on evaluation.
 Complete the written report as soon after the observation as possible, while the experience is
still fresh in your memory. The written report need not contain every detail you observed.
 Report should consist of explanation of general setting, report of the use of chalkboard, and
reflection.
 You should provide references to support your report especially in the part of reflection.

Keep in mind these CHARACTERISTICS OF REFLECTIVE FEEDBACK

• promotes reflection as part of a dialog between the giver and receiver of feedback. Both
parties are involved in observing, thinking, reporting, and responding.
• focuses on observed behavior rather than on the person. Refers to what an individual does
rather than to what we think s/he is.
• is specific rather than general.
• is well-timed.
• requires a supportive, confidential relationship built on trust, honesty, and genuine concern.
 Chalkboard Use Observation Protocol
Feature 1: Circle or cross
Aspects Comments
Handwriting Not bad Good Very good
The size of handwriting Too small Good size Too big
Thickness of handwriting Too thin Well seen Too thick

Feature 2: Put a tick mark, “yes” or “no”

Materials and technique Yes No

Only letters/words/sentences on the board

Only pictures on the board
Both letters/words/sentences and pictures on the board
Chalkboard used as the main media
Speak while putting materials on the board
Talking to the board
Efficient space management
Pre-written materials
Use of colors

Notes
Good points Bad points