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Lesson Observation
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2Classroom observation presents an opportunity to see real-life
teachers in real-life teaching situations
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4AbilitiesCommunication skillsProfessional skillsAttitudes
5Observe new techniques, strategies, ideas and resourcesGain
insight into one's own strategies and techniquesObserve student
reactions from a different perspectiveHelp create a professional
learning community with the best interests of the students in
mindPersonal Professional Development and growth
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7WHAT ACTIONS ARE INVOLVED?Plan: What strategy will be used, how
will people nominate to observe/be observed.Gradual steps: begin
with small changes.
Establish supportive structures:
Ongoing feedback, reflection and review: 8 Questions to guide
your lesson observations. How does the teacher get the students
attention at the beginning of the lesson?
What does she/he say?
What mimes or gestures does he/she use?
9Which organizational forms are used by the teacher? How does
the teacher react to learners mistakes?
(How) does the teacher announce homework?
How is the homework related to the activities in class?
How does the teacher close the lesson?
10What are the learners doing when the teacher arrives?
How do the students move from one activity to the next?
How time is lost for transitions?
Do they need any help?
Do the students have a clear understanding of the homework tasks
and any materials they will need?Learners11Class atmosphere and
disciplineLearners Behavior
How does the teacher create a positive learning atmosphere?Do
the learners seem to be interested?
How does the teacher encourage learners to use the target
language?
Are the learners using the target language?
How does the teacher manage to get everybodyinvolved?Are all the
learners actively involved?
Does the teacher use any special words, symbols, gestures to
help the learners understand or to get their attention?
Are there any learners who seem easilydistracted/ very gifted/
very fast or slow?
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