The lesson interruption method consists in interrupting the lesson at predetermined occasions on which students respond to a short questionnaire about the teacher's or the students' behaviors. Some experiences with this method are reported; it can be a useful tool both for research on teaching particularly when the behavior is situation-specific and when feedback to teachers is desired.
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