Peer Observation Number: 1

Date/Time: Name of Student Teacher to be observed:

15th of March. 2017 /12:30 Zainab Ahmed

Setting: Science Room Grade: 3B

Area of Focus: Name of Observer/Critical Friend:

- Using the classroom rules Najat Abdulkariem

- Use the red sign to manage behavior
- Make eye contact with students H00283493

Learning Outcomes:
Identify and discuss different kinds of pollution. Identify and discuss sources of pollution.

PEER OBSERVATION: AREA OF FOCUS

1. Managing the classroom.

2. Proving different learning styles.
3. Focusing on students centered.
4. Applying exploring activities. ( discovery learning)
5. Assessing the students.

Observed Strengths: Suggestions for further development:

 1. Model the activity for students after giving
1. Positive reinforcement was used throughout them instruction (some students were asked
the lesson. Students were rewarded for the teacher, what we have to do?).
providing the right answer and excellent 2. Use appropriate and differentiation questions
behavior. to check students understanding.
2. Monitor students and assess students
learning during the session.
3. In control of her class.
4. Minimize teacher talking time.
5. Use different strategy for behavior
management, such as, reward system and
different signs. ( red face, and yellow face)

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?

It was a good lesson to observe, she was confident and she accepted the evaluation. She agreed to use more
effective strategies to manage students behavior. It was a valuable experience to evaluate each other and
learn more.

Please tick the boxes using the scale with 5 indicating the best possible performance
Professionalism 1 2 3 4 5

Displays a high standard of professional behavior, which includes
punctuality and readiness for the session.

Shows initiative and enthusiasm during the session.

Promotes a positive learning environment & builds good rapport

with the learners.
Comments or reasons for scoring above: -

1 2 3 4 5
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: -

 1 2 3 4 5

Implementing and Managing Learning

Uses accurate and appropriate language.

Maintaining engagement independence

Ensures instructions, questions & explanations are clear, accurate &

constructive.

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 1 2 3 4 5

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: 16th Mar. 2017 Time: 8:30 am

Observer signature: Njoot Date: 16th Mar. 2017

Observee signature: Date: Date: 16th Mar. 2017