Presentation on Lesson Observation for the Algerian Inspectorate

Appendix 5g - Kent AfL (Assessment for Learning) Good Practice Lesson Observation Form
School Date/time Teacher Lesson

Planning Clear objectives planning states what children should learn Differentiation distinct activities/expectations evident for one or more parts of the lesson Start Prompt lesson kicks off with a clear start, children ready & listening Learning Environment children can see; organisation, displays, prompts etc Children clear on purpose use of aside, relevance, how it fits in, etc Teacher modelling expectations, enthusiasm, voice, interest, pace, etc What, when, how & why explanation of main activity: order, means, reason; success criteria Main Part Children clear on what to do can children tell you clearly, simply? Quality of activities interesting, varied, children keen to start? Progression does the lesson flow? Differentiation can observer see clearly how this is done? Pupil interest buzz, readiness? Use of adults are TAs & helpers well

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1 Phil Silvester CBE p.silvester@hotmail.co.uk

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informed/prepared & utilised? Focus/diffuse/intervention is there a pause for breath, consolidation, mental stretch, miniplenary? Praise for all abilities & do they know why? VAK are all styles catered for?

Discussion talking partners/paired discussion, encouragement of thinking skills Questioning open/closed/appropriate to ability. Targetted? Engagement do children sustain their interest/attention throughout the activity? Use of ICT? Finish Feedback synopsis of what has been done Childrens responses are they clear/accurate in expression of their learning? Evidence of learning form work completed, verbal responses, summative assessment High finish enthusiasm, praise, positive ending Strengths of lesson Areas for Development

Observer[s]

2 Phil Silvester CBE p.silvester@hotmail.co.uk