Hi Everyone,
Unfortunately I've never had the experience of being taped while 
teaching, but I have watched videos of other teachers in the 
process and the experience has been enlightening.  It directed my 
attention to my own ideological beliefs about teaching and 
learning.  What were my expectations of learners and how did those 
expectations connect with larger issues that impact teachers such 
as time constraints, and program goals(to mention only a few).
I think videotaping classes does give teachers 
an opportunity to have a more critical look at 
the impact of their teaching on learners, and similarly would give learners 
an opportunity to speak on behalf of their own learning experience which is
further reflection for teachers.  As part of the requirements for a english language teaching certificate program at the new school I will be required to videotape three of the classes I will be teaching this coming fall.  I'll keep you posted.
Esther Shupe


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