STEAM Classroom Observation Protocol

The STEAM Classroom Observation Protocol is a tool designed to help educators and researchers derive or deduce important information from STEAM educators significant to inform practices and policies in Philippine STEAM Education.

The Protocol contains the following instruments:

STEAM Classroom Observation Rating Scale - This instrument is a 6-point Likert scale sectioned into basic descriptive information and instruction. The rating scale determines the extent of visibility of the identified traits, characteristics, processes and products relative to content, knowledge and pedagogy; the learning pedagogy; and the diversity of learners. It is not recommended that this worksheet be used by teachers to rate classroom practice of their peers or for use by administrators to evaluate teacher performance. The worksheet is intended to be used in conjunction with the other instruments and protocol included in this set.

Classroom Observation Notes - This instrument includes questions clustered into the dimension of TPACK. The observation note is designed for use by researchers who would want to collect qualitative data on STEAM Education anchored to the TPACK framework. It is not recommended that this worksheet be used by teachers to rate classrom practice of their peers or for use by administrators to evaluate teacher performance.

TPACK Inteview Protocol - This instrument includes sets of questions intended to guide the researcher or evaluator in the collection of qualitative observations and extrapolation of meaning and explanations that will be used augment all areas of concern not completely provided by two other instruments. Themes highlighted in this interview guide include: Teacher's scientific attitude and pedagogical reputation, inquiry-based learning and teaching, inclusive and relevant STEAM education, classroom management, attainment of learning outcomes, knowledge of STEAM and STEAM related fields.

Technology Integration Checklist - This checklist can be used to document the nature of the teacher and the student's use of technology in the classroom.

Assessment Checklist - This instrument includes items on various techniques a STEAM educator utilizes to assess the performance of the student.