Observing a Classroom

I found this chapter to be interesting.  It pointed out a lot of key facts to consider while observing a classroom.  It is often hard to remember all of the variables that go into teaching while observing a class.  It is easy to pass judgment onto a teacher.  However once you take into account all of the variables or aspects of the classroom, they may be much better at dealing with their classroom management then considered at first glance.  I think these points will also help once we begin teaching to try and take a step back every now and again.  It seems to me that a lot of teachers get stuck in a pattern.  That it is important every now and again to question what you are doing, why & how.  This is something that will take practice to really be able to focus on what ones self is doing with in the restraints of a classroom well and poorly.  It also seems relevant to try and observe other teachers once in a while to get new and fresh ideas on techniques.