There are many ways to record classroom observation. You should choose a good recording method that suits you according to the specific observation content and observation type. Generally speaking, the recording methods of classroom observation can be divided into qualitative recording methods and quantitative recording methods.

Quantitative recording method is to deconstruct and classify the elements in the classroom in advance, and then record the behaviors that appear in a specific period of time in the category. There are mainly recording methods such as grade scale and classification system. Evaluation scale refers to a reasonable scale pre-compiled according to the purpose of observation. In classroom observation, the observer evaluates the corresponding grade on the scale according to the behavior of the object. Category system refers to the pre-listing of possible behaviors or target behaviors to be observed, and sampling at appropriate time intervals during the observation process to record behaviors. Classification system includes coding system (such as interactive analysis classification system of American classroom observation research expert Flanders) and marking system or checklist. In the preset unit time, the coding system records all the behaviors that occur; The tagging system or manifest only records different types of behaviors.

Qualitative recording method is to present the observed contents in non-digital form, including: (1) description system, that is, to describe the observed objects in various forms except numbers under a certain classification framework, which is a quasi-structural qualitative observation recording method; It can be described from the perspectives of space, time, environment, actors, events, actions, goals and feelings. (2) Narrative system, that is, there is no preset classification, which can make detailed and true written records of observed events and behaviors, and can also make subjective evaluation on the spot. (3) Schema recording, that is, presenting relevant information directly in the form of location and environment map. (4) Technical recording, that is, permanent recording of the behavior events to be studied in electronic forms such as audio tapes, video tapes and photos.

Quantitative and qualitative recording methods can complement each other. The obtained data and information should reflect the real teaching environment and classroom activities as much as possible.