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My previous two articles have focused on:
This post represents the third part of this series of articles, outlining a seven-step psychology-informed framework (Adams, 2015) that can be applied in the context of lesson observations to support practitioner learning and development.
- Problems associated with traditional lesson observation procedures (September 2016).
- How principles from evidence-based psychological approaches can be applied to transform the practice of lesson observations (November 2016).
This post represents the third part of this series of articles, outlining a seven-step psychology-informed framework (Adams, 2015) that can be applied in the context of lesson observations to support practitioner learning and development.
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My previous blog post focused on some of the problems that can be associated with traditional lesson observation procedures. This post outlines some ways in which the application of principles from evidence-based psychological approaches can transform the process and enhance the likelihood that it will result in change.
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A central concern for any school is how to support and enhance the performance and development of its classroom teachers. It is for this reason that observations of classroom practice have become such a prominent feature of the landscape in education settings, with observations now taking place many times during the academic year for each individual teaching practitioner. Observation processes are linked to and inform, among other things, performance management appraisals, school inspections, and continuing professional development (CPD) for teachers. Being observed at work can be, in my view, a good thing, in that it can bring strengths to one’s attention, inform consideration about areas for development, and raise awareness about blind spots one might have about one’s practice. It stimulates learning and reflection, guards against complacency, and is a helpful vehicle for challenge. Observation is thus a key tool for supporting practitioner learning and development, which in turn supports the ongoing process of school improvement. It is also a potentially valuable component of coaching engagements in schools if the aim is to support the development of classroom practice. However, there are a number of factors associated with observation procedures that, in my view and experience, can either confound the process or interfere with the aim of supporting practitioner learning and development. This blog post outlines some of these factors.
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This post focuses on the RULER model of Emotional Intelligence (EI), and how concepts and language from the film Inside Out can be used in everyday interactions to help children develop their EI.
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Welcome to the May 2021 edition of Psychology for Positive Change, a blog about how psychology can make a positive difference to lives/society. In this article I will explore the concept of Stress Mapping and how we can use it to support ourselves and/or others. (This article was originally published on our old website in May 2019).
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Have you ever listened to someone else talk through a problem or situation and felt the urge to offer them advice or solutions? That’s the righting reflex, which is the subject of this blog post. In this instalment we’ll explore further what the righting reflex is, and why it can be a problem. We’ll also look at how we can manage it, and ways in which we can respond other than ‘fixing’.
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This article was originally written as the March 2020 edition of Psychology for Positive Change, prior to the change of our company name. However, given some recent interest in the article, I'm re-publishing it on the Aspen Psychology Services website. In this article I will explore the notion of our ‘inner gremlins’, how they can be a hindrance to us (looking particularly at how they can interfere with the writing process), and how we can manage them.
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Welcome to the new home of Psychology for Positive Change, a blog about how psychology can make a positive difference to lives/society. This article is a short update about a change to our company name.
