‘Professional vision is the lens through which effective teachers view their classrooms. By noticing key classroom moments, thinking critically about their importance, and responding thoughtfully, teachers can better meet the needs of their students. But good professional vision needs to be developed over time.’
(https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/teacher-professional-vision/)
Developing professional vision as a teacher means honing your ability to notice significant classroom moments, reason about their importance using your expertise, and generate thoughtful responses, primarily through reflective practice, analysing classroom videos, and collaborative learning to build deep understanding of teaching and learning. It’s a skill that moves beyond simple observation, focusing on interpreting student behaviour and interactions to improve instruction and outcomes.
Key Components of Professional Vision
Strategies to Develop Your Professional Vision
How it Looks in Practice
By consciously practicing these skills, you shift from simply teaching to teaching with purpose, making more informed decisions that enhance student learning.
‘Professional vision is the skill that underpins all future decision-making. To help make brilliant decisions in the moment, you have to be able to quickly and accurately assess what is going on. And then be able to make brilliant decisions based off that.’
(https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/teacher-professional-vision/)
This blog was written by Bretta Townend-Jowitt, Education Consultant and Trainer.
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