What is the primary role of an Observer Coach/Trainer (OC/T)?

The primary role of an Observer Coach/Trainer (OC/T) is to provide guidance and feedback to educators. This involves observing teaching practices, assessing them against established standards, and offering constructive feedback to help teachers improve their instructional methods and enhance student learning outcomes. An OC/T acts as a mentor, focusing on the professional development of educators by identifying strengths and areas for growth, thereby fostering continuous improvement in the teaching environment.

In contrast, managing classroom behavior typically falls under the responsibilities of the classroom teacher rather than the OC/T, who focuses more on instructional support. Developing curriculum materials, while important, is not the primary focus of an OC/T, as that task usually involves curriculum specialists or educational coordinators. Conducting standardized testing is usually carried out by administrators or assessment coordinators, rather than OC/Ts, whose primary concern is the process of teaching and learning rather than evaluating academic performance through tests.