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Peer Observation &

Evaluation

Charlotte Wilson

Today’s Aims• To discuss the overall objectives of Peer

Observation and Evaluation.

• To provide clarity on the Peer Observation and Evaluation process.

• To discuss the most effective way to feedback to colleagues.

Peer Observation

What’s the Point?

Reflective Practice

Facilitates LearningFocus on Development

Benchmark standards for whole-school teaching and learning

Cross-curricula approach fosters good practice

ActivityPair Work

Consider the benefits of observing each other teaching

• Write down three of the most positive factors

you can think of.

• Write down three negative issues that could potentially arise.

Please provide a copy of your lesson plan in advance.

Please meet informally and

briefly discuss the topic you are going to be teaching.

Arrange the best time for an observation to take place. If there are any issues, e.g. timetable clashes, refer to the HOD allocated to your group.

Pre-Observation Checklist

Please complete the following sentences:

Learning is…

Who is teaching? Who is learning?

Please watch the video on the following slide.

Who is teaching? Who is learning?

Consider:

Observing is…

Active

Multisensory

Engaging with the external

Observing is not…

Observing Colleagues

This is a positive learning experience.

Bring the Peer Teacher Evaluation Form with you to the lesson.

Be aware of both verbal and non-verbal communication between the teacher and students.

Respect others!

Classroom Observation Form

Key Focus Areas:• Lesson Planning • Lesson Implementation and Teaching

Methodology• Classroom Management

• Filled in for every lesson observed• One per lesson (even if two colleagues observe)

Peer Teacher Evaluation Form

Teaching and Learning

• Clear aims and objectives?• Engaging classroom activities?• Positive relationships with learners?• Realistic timescales in relation to tasks set?

Classroom Management and Behavior

• Clear expectations?• Well managed learners?

Assessment

• Assignments are marked and corrected?• Parents are aware of pupil progress?

The main areas of focus are as follows:

• One form per teacher• Filled in at the end of the observation process.

Giving FeedbackFraming your feedback effectively is key:

Start with the positives:

Keep it confidential

Feedback as a learning tool for development:What could be improved or developed?

How might this be achieved?

What went well?Why?

How might you build on this?

Ask the person being observed how they think the lesson went.

ActivityGroup Work

What feedback could you give Miss Crazy-Twin

to nurture her professional development?

• Please discuss in small groups• Please give some verbal feedback • Please write a model comment

Group ListsGroup 1

ShimlaLauraReena

Charlotte

Group 2James

HafeezaHawwa

Shaheeq

Group 3HafeezHana

Asokan

Mehaboob

Group 4OdenAslam

Misbah

Najeeb

Group 5Eda

PeirisBineetha

Johnson

Questions or Comments?

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