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 ...
Posts by Nikki Croasdale
nikki.croasdale[at]teachstone.com
Nikki earned her BA in Psychology and Cognitive Science from the University of Virginia. She has been using the CLASS tool since 2010, when she worked as a Pre-K CLASS coder and research assistant at the Center for the Advanced Study of Teaching and Learning. She is now the Observer Support Manager at Teachstone and loves being able to support others in conducting classroom observations with fidelity. Her expertise is in live and videotaped CLASS coding, and she is certified on all age levels of the CLASS tool, Infant through Secondary. In her free time, Nikki likes going to the movies and wine tasting with her friends and family. She also enjoys yoga, puzzles, and playing with her Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Neo.
Favorite Teacher: Mrs. Everett, 5th grade
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 ...
DEAR MISS MATTERS:
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, ...