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'It’s like a thousand stars are shining on you, (or) it’s like you’ve died': FE Teachers’ Lived Experience of Graded Observations

    Resource Type: 
    etf
    PID: 
    etf:3391
    Description: 

    This paper explored the effect that graded observations have had on teachers, their practice and their wellbeing.

    Document: 
    PDF icon FE teachers’ lived experience of graded observations - Report.pdf
    PDF icon FE teachers’ lived experience of graded observations - Poster.pdf
    Taxonomy: 
    Practitioner Research and Evidence Hub: 
    Yes
    Principal focus of the project: 

    This study focusses on the perceptions and indirect impacts of these kind of observations on FE teachers, and whether removing judgements would make a difference.

    What is this about and what were the main findings: 

    A combination of questionnaires and semi-structured interviews were used to sample 6 experienced FE teachers. The findings concluded that graded observations were seen as a high-stakes process that caused significant stress and anxiety. At the same time, teachers recognised the value that an improved observation process could bring - assuming the elimination of grades. 

    Number of learner participants: 
    N/A
    Number of staff participants: 
    6-10
    Number of organisation participants: 
    1
    Name(s) of authors: 

    E. Richer

    Name of associate programmes: 

    ETF/sunCETT MA Short Course, Practitioner Research Programme

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