Table 11: Template for Peer Observation 1 & 2

Please ensure that the observer /critical friend has a copy of the lesson plan.
Peer Observation
Date/Time: 1-11-2017 Name of Student Teacher to be observed: Nahla Ali

Setting: 29 students Grade: Grade 3

Area of Focus: Elephant ears story Name of Observer/Critical Friend: Khadija Abdulla
Vocabulary focus: sticky, gigantic, ear dresser and girlie.
Learning Outcomes:
Identify new animal's names like (Goose, Chimp, and Explain fiction or non-fiction story "elephant ears" in a
Snail). discussion in plenary while we are reading and giving
reasons.
Predict what is going on, and they will read the
sentences in the story.

PEER OBSERVATION: AREA OF FOCUS

Observed Strengths: Suggestions for further development:

- Creative warm up to review students prior - Ask more pre, while and post questions in reading a
knowledge. story.
- Using big book while reading a story to make sure
that all the students can see the pictures and - Give students chance to answer.
characters.
- Good use of puppets while reading the story. - Praise students when they give you a correct answer.
- Introducing the vocabulary words by using flashcards.
- Good voice intonation. - Time management.
- Giving oral positive feedback.
- Clear transitions between the activities.
- Covering all the learning styles during the activities.
- Using eye contact effectively during the lesson.
- Walking around the students to check their
understanding.
- Good revision by using a game.
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?
My peer feedback seems different from formal feedback from mentors. I would like to work in
areas for development such as giving student more time to answer. Therefore, we did a discussion
and agreement on students' performance in class and how we should work with them next time. I
think my peer Khadija provides more positive feedback like I have a good oral positive feedback for
learners while we are reading. I liked that the discussion between us was open-ended and I believe
that we can get more benefits from student teachers because they are in the same case that we are
in. The experience was valuable because it helps in giving teaching strategies, classroom environment
sitting, and it gives the observer an idea to do some of the activities in their classes also.
 Please tick the boxes using the scale with 5 indicating the best possible performance
Professionalism 1 5
2 3 4

Displays a high standard of professional behaviour, 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:

Planning for Learning

1 2 3 4 5

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: 1-11-2017 Time: 11:50-12:35

Observer signature: Khadija Date: 1-11-2017
Observee signature: Nahla Date: 1-11-2017