Online training in using RTOP is at a site provided by the Physics Education Group at Buffalo State University. All materials need are located at the Link to RTOP Training Site Training consists of studying the RTOP instrument and then view each of three classroom videos. Each video is scored by the trainees; scores are discussed and then compared with scores of experts.
For convenience, some of the resources are also provided in the links and documents below.
RTOP - Reformed Teaching Observation Protocol
Online training in using RTOP is at a site provided by the Physics Education Group at Buffalo State University. All materials need are located at the Link to RTOP Training Site Training consists of studying the RTOP instrument and then view each of three classroom videos. Each video is scored by the trainees; scores are discussed and then compared with scores of experts.
For convenience, some of the resources are also provided in the links and documents below.
RTOP Training Guide:
Blank RTOP Form:
RTOP Reference Manual:
Training Videos
Expert Scores
Video 1:Video 2:
Video 3: