Bachelor of Education, Primary Education (EPR) EPC3903

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:
Tuesday 21st – March – 2017
Latefa Waheeb Ali
10:45 a.m.– 11:30 a.m.

Setting: Groups Grade: 1D

Area of Focus:
Name of Observer/Critical Friend:
 Implementing and manages learning.
Aisha Ahmed Yahya
 Monitoring and assessment.
Learning Outcomes:
 Identify the moon phases.  Understand the moon phases.

 Model the phases of the moon.

PEER OBSERVATION: AREA OF FOCUS

Observed Strengths: Suggestions for further development:

 The driving question helped to motivate the  It will be better in the engage part to revise the
students to know the information of the lesson. previous lesson the teacher can activate the
 Puzzle game is good enough to engage the students students’ prior knowledge so the students can learn
to know what the lesson will be about. the new information easier.
 The teacher used objects to model the moon and the  I think in the explore part if the teacher incorporate
sun to help the students learn with observing how some questions that develop the students curiosity
it's related to the information.
they will enjoy the lesson more.
 The elaborate activity was creative and the students
enjoy it because she used their favorite treat (Oreo)  In the last part of the lesson, it will be better if you
to model the phases of the moon. Also, it develops asked few questions to summarize the main points
the students’ fine motor since it's a craft activity. so the students can remember it more.
 The teacher modeled the instruction of the activity
so the students know what they are expected to do.
 It was good idea to make the students evaluate each
other so they can be aware about their and others
fault.
Reflection (to be completed after discussion of Peer Review with colleague):

Latifa has a great activities ideas that make the students enjoy the lesson and she gives clear instruction.
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Please tick the boxes using the scale with 5 indicating the best possible performance
1 2 3 4 5
Professionalism  

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:
Latefa is committed but she need to show her enthusiasm in teaching more.

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:

The students were given a good quality materials and they were motivated. The class mostly was a students
centered.
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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:
Latefa illustrated the lesson clearly and she gave clear instruction by modeling the activities. The questions were
high quality that made the students motivated to the lesson.
1 2 3 4 5
Monitoring and Assessment  

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:

Latefa was moving around the class and checking the students work with the checklist.
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Please add specific comments about the student teacher’s 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:__23rd March 2017__ Time:___10:00 AM____

Observer signature:______ Aisha Ahmed Yahya _______ Date:___ 23.3.17 ___

Observee signature:______ Latefa Waheeb Ali ______ Date:___ 23.3.17 ___