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Do I/we start class by establishing a learning path, i.e. class topic, objectives, and
activities?
Do I/we use a clear lesson routine?
Do I/we plan an adequate amount of work, e.g. not too many, not too few activities?
Do I/we plan a varied lesson, with a balanced combination of techniques, activities,
and materials?
Do I/we provide students with appropriate and rich input, e.g. authentic language,
integrated skills?
Do I/we use lots of visuals and non-linguistic cues?
Do I/we model for students what they are expected to say or do?
Do I/we give clear and concise instructions, first verbally and then in writing?
Do I/we check that students are understanding lessons or activities?
Do I/we speak slowly and clearly, and provide students with enough time to formulate
their responses?
Do I/we use appropriate strategies to get students to sit down, pay attention and be
ready for lessons or activities?
Do I/we establish and insist on classroom rules and infractions?
Do I/we instruct from different places in the classroom?
Do I/we nurture positive relationships with my/our students, e.g. memorizing names,
showing a good attitude?
Do I/we implement reward systems effectively?
Do I/we use L1 purposefully and moderately, i.e. for clarification or expository
purposes?
COMMENTS
Bogot, Colombia
September, 2016
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Questions
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When assessing the results of an observation, preservice teachers should ask themselves
whether or not they are following or implementing the following basic things: