The Tri-Perspective Observation Tool (3-POT): A Worthy Addition in a Comprehensive Teacher Observational System

Adriana Medina & Kaitlyn Holshouser   |    Volume 20 Issue 2  |   

The Tri-Perspective Observation Tool (3-POT) was developed with the purpose of lessening the constraints typically associated with rubric-based performance measures. This study examined how the 3-POT as an observation tool can support other observation instruments as part of a holistic teacher observational system prioritizing accountability and growth. Data was collected through interviews and focus groups from Student Teachers, Clinical Teachers, and University Supervisors. Student Teachers described how the 3-POT satisfied their desire for feedback. Supervisors reported how the 3-POT offered a new lens for conducting observations and allowed for transparency. The information captured in the 3-POT contextualized the score on the rubric-based performance measured instrument. The 3-POT captured what transpired, allowed for feedback focused on growth, was applicable in a variety of teaching contexts, and complemented a variety of measurement instruments. The 3-POT’s validity, versatility, and variability make it a worthy tool for inclusion in a comprehensive teacher observational system.

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