A Guide to Conducting Classroom Observations and Effective Classroom Management 5-day

Suitable for school leaders, teacher developers, and educators at all levels (minimum English level B1), this 5-day course combines effective classroom observation with practical classroom management skills. Participants learn to design observation tools, record key data, and give constructive, supportive feedback. The programme also develops reflective practice and essential vocabulary for feedback and assessment.

The classroom management component equips teachers with practical strategies to create organised, safe, and motivating learning environments. Through collaborative discussions and hands-on tasks, participants explore factors that influence behaviour, share best practices with peers from different contexts, and develop positive behaviour management techniques. This merged course provides a balanced mix of theory and practice to strengthen both staff development and daily classroom practice.

Learning Objectives

This course develops participants' skills in effective lesson observation and classroom management. Participants explore the purpose, fairness, and effectiveness of observations, learning to design user-friendly tools, provide constructive feedback, set SMART goals, create personal development plans, and support colleagues' professional growth. Collaboration, presentation skills, and peer assessment are emphasised to enhance CPD initiatives and staff welfare. Simultaneously, the course enhances understanding and implementation of effective classroom management. Participants assess successful practices, share ideas, and develop personalised classroom codes to promote positive, inclusive, and engaging learning environments. Key elements include differentiation techniques, innovation, and modeling professionalism and relatability. Learners design, implement, and evaluate classroom activities while refining presentation skills to strengthen their profile.