Many English teachers dread classroom observations, but what is a director of studies actually looking for in this process?
Are they trying to catch out or stump the English teacher, or are they looking for the positives?
Josh Round is director of studies at a well-respected English language school in London (SGI) and he is also the Chair of LONDOSA (the association of Director of Studies in and around London), so he can give us an industry view of the necessity and value of observing teachers in class.
Classroom Observations in TEFL
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