A famous surgeon used to tell his students that a doctor needed two abilities: freedom from nausea and the power of observation. Then he would dip his finger into a bitterly foul liquid, lick it off ...

Many of science’s most important breakthroughs, from the discovery of microorganisms to the theory of evolution, have come about through observation. The scientist’s gaze is clearly a powerful tool ...

More than a decade after being recognized as the Arkansas 2007 teacher of the year, Justin Minkel still found himself flustered when his principal slipped into the back row of class. “When my ...

One remarkable feature of making contact with others, as well as the emotions that one is most ashamed of, is reflecting on what you are observing. Taking the time to sift through observations of ...

When grounded in clear frameworks, strong ethics, and equity principles, classroom observations can help teachers grow through targeted, actionable feedback. Without structured tools and preparation, ...