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:
Date/Time: Name of Student Teacher to be
observed:
First of March 2017.
Mariam Khalifa
9 A.m
Setting: Grade:
In science lab 4D
Area of Focus: Name of Observer/Critical Friend:
Najat Abdulkariem
H00283493
Learning Outcomes:

- Identify the meaning of solar system and

planet.

Identify each planet and it feature.

PEER OBSERVATION: AREA OF FOCUS

 Applying classroom managnment.

Understanding the lesson.

Working on assessing the students.

Observed Strengths: Suggestions for further

development:

Using a variety of activities. Give the instruction before

distributing the activities, not after.
Materials are prepared and set out
on tables. Be more confident.

Monitoring children during the

writing activity.

Giving clear instructions.

Learning outcomes clearly on the

board.

Handling the class.

Aware of time.

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?

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
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:

Implementing and Managing 1 2 3 4 5

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:

From what I observed, she was achieving the points she should but,
I noticed that she has to focus more on questioning and provide
different learning styles.

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:______________Njoot________ Date:____

__________

Observee signature:___________________________
Date:______________