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:
Fatema
Setting:
Classroom
Area of Focus:

Grade:
One
Name of Observer/Critical Friend:
Asma Mohammed

Learning Outcomes:

PEER OBSERVATION: AREA OF FOCUS

Observed Strengths:
-

Using video to engage the students

Strong relationship with students
Use different method to explain to whom
didnt understand
Use classroom management

Suggestions for further development:

-

Manage the time

Share the Learning objective to students

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

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

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 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

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:

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: Asma Mohammed
Date:______________
Observee signature:___________________________
Date:______________