Teachers' Perspectives on Post Observation Conferences: A Study at a Saudi Arabian University

This article explores the perceptions of teachers regarding post observation conferences in a preparatory year English language program in a university in Saudi Arabia. Semi-standardized interviews were used to gather qualitative data from ten teachers. Five themes emerged from the interview data af...

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Published in:Theory and practice in language studies 2014-08, Vol.4 (8), p.1558
Main Authors: Abdul Rehman, Adil, Al-Bargi, Abdullah
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Behavior
Committees
Data Analysis
Disclosure
Education
English language
Formality
Methods
Observation (Educational method)
Practice
Qualitative research
Reflective teaching
Studies
Supervisors
Teacher attitudes
Teacher Educators
Teacher supervision
Teachers
Teaching
Teaching Methods
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Summary:This article explores the perceptions of teachers regarding post observation conferences in a preparatory year English language program in a university in Saudi Arabia. Semi-standardized interviews were used to gather qualitative data from ten teachers. Five themes emerged from the interview data after qualitative analysis: (1) Concerns about the means-oriented view of some observers (2) Blurring of lines between developmental supervision and evaluation (3) Post observation conference as a formality (4) Concerns about the difference of opinion between teachers and observers (5) Concerns about supervisors' credentials, training and experience in supervision. These themes are discussed in detail with reference to current literature on supervision. Index Terms--post-observation conferences, feedback sessions, teacher development, resistance, supervision
ISSN:1799-2591
2053-0692
DOI:10.4304/tpls.4.8.1558-1568