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On 12/18/14, Lisa wrote:
> Here are some suggestions to help navigate this situation:
> Create a checklist with your teaching partner about what you
> expect to see.
> Ask you teaching partner what you would like to him/her to focus
> on during the observation.
> Focus on one area for improvement (chosen by the teacher being
> observed)
>
> In writing class, we use TAG - Tell the person all the success
> criteria they met, Ask a question about one criterion not met,
> Generate ideas together. This could be used in your situation:
> After collaboratively creating a criteria list, tell your
> teaching partner what criteria were met, ask a question about one
> that wasn't met (Such as What are some ways that you could adjust
> the pacing of the lesson?) and then, as a team, generate ideas
> that both of you could use to improve your practice.

Try reading a book called School-Based Instructional Rounds by Lee
Titel. Relates closely to what your principal wants you to do and
should take the stress out of it.

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