Blurb:

Observing teaching descriptively may feel awkward or difficult at first, as we prevent ourselves from rushing to judgment (our natural tendency). Using techniques like tallying, classroom mapping, and annotating support the viewer in slowing down and looking more intensively at particular aspects of classroom interaction. As teachers shift to looking at their own, rather than others’ practice, continued methodical, careful looking can help us see even more deeply and more extensively. In this chapter, how video review of self connects to high quality reflective practice and how individuals may proceed with self-examination of their teaching via video is examined.