We often talk about CLASS observers and observation data as being reliable. But, what does reliable really mean? And, why do we make such a big deal about it?

Be a Fly on the Wall

Whether you’re a new CLASS observer or you’ve observed in hundreds of classrooms, you may wonder about or struggle with where to position yourself in the classroom during an observation. There’s no straight answer to this conundrum since every classroom and each day is different, but it’s all about finding a delicate balance between being as non-obtrusive as possible (we at Teachstone like to call this being “a fly on the wall”) and still being able to see and hear what’s going on.

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Ever wondered about the master coding process at Teachstone? How does it work? Who is involved? How do master coders become master coders? If so, look no further than this blog post for exclusive behind-the-scenes access to information that will unveil the magic and mystery that is master coding.