Devising a checklist to evaluate the non-verbal aspects of teaching skills and delivery

This article proposes that teachers should constantly reflect upon and evaluate their performance if they are to improve teaching skills and delivery. Interaction Analysis and a true qualitative (anthropological) approach to evaluation are critically reviewed and are considered unsuitable for a teacher wanting to self-assess performances regularly. The use of a checklist in combination with video recording of the session to be evaluated is suggested as an alternative. An example of a checklist designed to focus on non verbal skills is given together with an overview of 'ideal' teacher behaviours.