Abstract
This article outlines the development and validation of a classroom observation instrument for use in low and middle income countries. The Teacher Instructional Practices and Processes Systemⓒ (TIPPS) was designed to be a rigorous research instrument as well as a practical feedback tool. Based on data from 197 Ugandan secondary schools, we were successful in assessing the quality of instructional practices and classroom processes in this context. The results reveal a 3-factor structure, good rater reliability, and concurrent validity with in biology, English, and mathematics scores. Strengths and limitations as well as future directions of the study are discussed.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 283-296 |
Number of pages | 14 |
Journal | Teaching and Teacher Education |
Volume | 71 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Apr 2018 |
Keywords
- Classroom observation
- Classroom quality
- Low and middle income countries
- Validity
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Education