Journal Topic #4 Reflection Topic : After observing 50 hours in classroom write a 2 page reflection on the following topics: What is Classroom observation protocol, What is professionalism in the...

Classroom Observation Protocols and Professionalism
A classroom is a place where a student comes to learn. Pertaining to this basic fact that learning is necessary during the hours that the student is attending the classes, the concept of classroom observation protocol and classroom professionalism comes into the picture. Classroom observation protocols are basically certain rules which need to be followed while the class is in session. Generally there is a person who fills up a list of these protocols and records whether this has been done in a proper fashion. Sometimes, there may be videos or tapes recorded of classes as well to understand later how the session went. These observation protocols capture both sides of the story, for example the feedback sessions in the classroom and how the professor was attending to questions and queries and so on.
When a class is in session, there are certain untold rules which every student and the teacher are expected to follow. It was followed in our classes as well, with the professor...