About this episode

Angela Myers discusses the evolution of lesson observations and their impact on professional growth in education.

...with Angela Myers In this episode, Angela, an educator with 60 years of experience spanning primary, secondary, further and community education shares her thoughts on classroom observations. Having held roles from classroom teacher through to Deputy Principal at Solihull College, Angela brings a remarkable depth of knowledge to one of the most talked-about — and often dreaded — aspects of teaching: the lesson observation. Whether you're a classroom teacher who feels a knot in your stomach every time someone walks through your door with a clipboard, a middle leader tasked with observing your colleagues for the first time, or a senior leader trying to build a culture where professional learning is genuinely valued, this episode has something for you. What we cover: The history of lesson observations: Angela takes us back to the introduction of the first national inspection framework in 1992, explaining how grading and observation became intertwined from the very beginning — and why that legacy still shapes how many teachers feel about being observed today. From quality assurance to coaching: We explore how the purpose of lesson observations has shifted dramatically over the…

People in this episode

Host: Lucinda Powell

Guest: Angela Myers

Topics covered

• lesson observations
• professional dialogue
• teacher development
• educational leadership
• coaching

Keywords

• lesson observation
• professional growth
• educator experience
• teaching culture
• classroom management

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Solihull College

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