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107)          the teacher has been skilful in observing student reactions

Interpreting student reactions can often provide useful feedback about your teaching.

·         “It’s hard to tell if students have understood” (pp.67-69) in Habeshaw, Gibbs & Habeshaw (1992) gives practical suggestions to ensure you get reactions from your students about what they have just been taught.

·         ‘Assessing Learner reactions to Teachers and Teaching’ in Angelo & Cross (1993), gives useful strategies with pros and cons for each.

Angelo, A., & Cross, P. (1993). Classroom assessment techniques - A handbook for college teachers (2nd ed.). San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.

Habeshaw, S., Gibbs, G., & Habeshaw, T. (1992). Fifty-three problems with large classes - Making the best of a bad job. Bristol: Technical & Educational Services.