A Formal Observation

question 85

Multiple Choice

A formal observation

• A) is rarely used because it is time consuming.
• B) is defined as the observation that occurs without the supervisor interacting in the classroom at all.
• C) is always performed by the cooperating teacher.
• D) follows a form and process provided by the NAEYC.
• E) has proven to be less reliable than informal observations.

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