Table 11: Template for Peer Observation 1 & 2

Please ensure that the observer /critical friend has a copy of the lesson plan.
Peer Observation Number: 3
Date/Time:
Name of Student Teacher to be observed:
13\4\2016
Mariam Saeed
10:30-11:10
Setting:
Area of Focus:
Teaching science class

Grade:
2A
Name of Observer/Critical Friend:
Aaesha Mohammed

Learning Outcomes:
Unit: solar system
Lesson: the sun

PEER OBSERVATION: AREA OF FOCUS

Observed Strengths:

Suggestions for further development:

She started with the class rules to remind the

students how to behave and do well in class.
Using positive reinforcement was effective, like
points for the best groups and gifts.
The lesson began with a story which is the best
way to attract the students attention.
Provide thinking question during the class to catch
the students attention and ensure that they do
understand the lesson from different aspects.
Show the students the learning objectives, and let
them know the process of the class.
Provide materials and objects to touch and learn,
to insure learning by doing.
Moving between the activities was smooth.
Using a video that is related to lesson, using
visual style for learning.
Moving around and use a great body language.
Well explanation before each activity.
Use the traffic light as a procedure to assess
students understanding formative assessment.

Let them discuss after they finish, while they are

waiting the other group to finish their activity.
Provide a strategy to stop misbehaving.

Reflection (to be completed after discussion of Peer Review with colleague): e.g. how did you
feel about conducting a formal observation? How did your colleague feel about being observed? How
did you feel about discussing your observations with your colleague after the lesson? How did your
colleague react to your assessment? Did she agree with your evaluation? Which of the suggestions you
made will your colleague apply in her next lesson? Do you and your colleague feel that this was a
valuable experience? Why/Why not?
After the observation immediately, I used to set with nora, and gave her the main positive
and negative points, she did a great job and was very confidence during explanation. She
listened to my comments and will do her best to improve again.

Please tick the boxes using the scale with 5 indicating the best possible performance
Professionalism
1
2
3

Displays a high standard of professional behaviour, which

includes punctuality and readiness for the session.
Shows initiative and enthusiasm during the session.

4
5
5

Promotes a positive learning environment & builds good rapport

with the learners.
Comments or reasons for scoring above:

Planning for Learning

Provides a lesson plan, which includes all the required information

and has clear and explicit learning outcomes.
Shows a student-centered focus in the lesson plan.

Incorporates differentiation through activities, questioning and/or

learning styles.

Materials and resources for teaching are of high quality and

appropriate to the level of the learner.
Formative and/or summative assessment activities are included in
the plan.

Comments or reasons for scoring above:

Implementing and Managing Learning

Uses accurate and appropriate language.

Maintaining engagement independence

Ensures instructions, questions & explanations are clear, accurate
& constructive.

5
5

Uses effective questioning & elicitation techniques.

Establishes and maintains clear and consistent rules & routines.

Maintains an appropriate pace to challenge and motivate the

students.

Uses a range of teaching strategies.

Manages lesson time effectively.

Comments or reasons for scoring above:

Monitoring and Assessment

Monitors student progress effectively during the session.

Provides ongoing feedback to students to enhance learning

during the session.

Uses formative and summative assessment instruments such as

checklists, grading scales, rubrics, tests and projects etc. to
evaluate students performance.

Comments or reasons for scoring above:

Please add specific comments about the student teachers observed

strengths relative to their area of focus during this session and identify
areas in which you feel further development is necessary.

Please share feedback immediately following the

observation once the forms are completed.

Feedback meeting date:_____________ Time:____________

Observer signature:___________________________
Date:______________
Observee signature:___________________________
Date:______________