Peer Observation

Please ensure that the observer /‘critical friend’ has a copy of the lesson
plan.
Peer Observation Number:
Date/Time: 18th of October, 2018 11:00 – 11: 50 Name of Student Teacher to be observed: Shaikah
Abdullah Alnaqbi

Setting: Grade: 5

Topic for the lesson: The day and night Name of Observer/Critical Friend: Maryam Alshemeli

Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to identify what cause day
and night.

Students will be able to model the earth rotation.

Students will be able to explain how the day and
night occur.

PEER OBSERVATION: AREA OF FOCUS (e.g. the student-teacher wants to

look at how well she uses the 5Es or how well she questions)

Observed Strengths: Suggestions for further

development:

 Begin with questions to engage the students.  Use management strategy while the students
 Use video to introduce the lesson. work in groups.
 Model the day and night in front of the class
by using the globe, then let the students do it
using the world map.
 Use transition between the activities.
 Tell the students what will happened next.
 Use the dojo points to encourage the students
to do the work on time.
 Give clear instructions to each activity.
 Expand students’ knowledge by asking
questions.
 Assessment (worksheet).
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?
To begin with, I think being an observer is a good thing to give us opportunities to learn from other
mistakes and try to improve ourselves while we teach. In addition, it’s a good strategy to let us think
critically while we conduct a plan for our lesson and have a real example to observed. However, my
classmate was acceptable with my comments about her lesson and she’s glad that she can learn from
comments to improve her skills and abilities in the teaching next time. Moreover, she kept ask me
about what she has to improve in next lesson and tell her that she has to think about management
strategy for the students for better classroom management and ask her to read her lesson plan with
an open mind to discover the things that need to improve. I’m glad that I can observe my classmate
and play a role to help her and improve her abilities in teaching. I feel that I’m a good teacher which
can change and help someone to be better and achieve the lesson objectives efficiency.
think

Please tick the boxes using the scale with 5 indicating the best possible performance
Professionalism 1 2 3 4 5
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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:
As she provides good questions which help the students to understand the lesson immediately and use
modeling to explain the lesson.

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:

The lesson was well planned with clear instructions for each activity. she used variety of activities and
used other learning style.

Implementing and Managing Learning 1 2 3 4 5

 
Uses accurate and appropriate language. *
Maintaining engagement – independence *
Ensures instructions, questions & explanations are clear, *
accurate & constructive.
Uses effective questioning & elicitation (probe, praise, *
rephrase, redirect) 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:
She has a well managing classroom and use different teaching strategies. Promote students’ learning through
asking questions.

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:
Achieve the aims of the lesson effectively and give the students assessment to check their
understanding.

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: 18th of October, 2018 Time: 11:00 – 11:50

Observer signature:___________________________ Date; 18th of October, 2018

Observee signature:___________________________ Date: 18th of October, 2018