Please ensure that the observer /‘critical friend’ has a copy of the lesson plan.

Peer Observation Number:

Date/Time: 24/10/2019 Name of Student Teacher to be observed:
Mariam Khalid

Setting: science- 4 seasons Grade: 2A

Area of Focus: Name of Observer/Critical Friend:

Assessment and classroom management Mariam Mohamed Alzaabi

Topic for the lesson & Learning Outcomes:

- Describe how weather changes as seasons change.
- Defining the characteristics of each seasons.

a) Give 3 examples of positive reinforcement
strategies that have been used.
- I like the happy face stickers as a reward for
the students
- Praise with (great job/ good job/ excellent)
b) What was efficient about these strategies?
- Student want to be in good in class to get
the dojo point and the sticker.
c) How could these strategies have been improved?
- Use them all the time.
- Try different strategies
a) Give 3 examples of how differentiation has been
used to cater to all learners including those with
special needs.
No SEN in the class room.
The class have deferent levels, so there was
differentiation in the activities for each level.
b) What was efficient about these strategies?
There was 3 different activity for each level so the
and that help in increasing the class cognitively.
c) How could these strategies have been improved?
Add some challenge games to have the students
be more engaged.

Please tick the boxes using the scale with 5 indicating the best possible performance

Professionalism 1 2 3 4 5
 
Displays a high standard of professional behavior, which includes punctuality and
readiness for the session.
Shows initiative and enthusiasm during the session.

Promotes a safe, and positive learning environment & builds good rapport with
the learners.
Comments or reasons for scoring above:
Add more strategies for behavior

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.
The activities are well sequenced to scaffold student learning towards the
learning objectives.
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.
Shows a student-centered focus in the lesson plan.

Comments or reasons for scoring above:

The class in same level, so there was no differentiation.
Good lesson with good description
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 (probe, praise, rephrase, redirect)

techniques.

Establishes and maintains clear and consistent rules & routines, and utilises a
variety of positive reinforcement strategies to ensure that they are followed.

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:

Use different type of questions
Use different positive reinforcement
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 an summative assessment instruments such as checklists, grading

scales, rubrics, tests and projects etc. to evaluate students’ performance.

Comments or reasons for scoring above: -

 Overall Observed Strengths Overall Suggestions for further development
(also include comments for the area of focus) (also include comments for the area of focus)

Reflection (to be completed after discussion of Peer Review with colleague): e.g.
how did you feel about conducting a formal observation? I feel that it is a good practice to observe a partner, it is
an opportunity to see new teaching strategies and new activities.

How did your colleague feel about being observed?

Also, it is a great chance to learn their strengths and weakness.

How did you feel about discussing your observations with your colleague after the lesson? It is a chance to share
experience and advices

How did your colleague react to your assessment? Did she agree with your evaluation? Yes, the evaluation is fair,
and she want to follow the advices and comments that I gave.

Which of the suggestions you made will your colleague apply in her next lesson? Behavior management use
different type of questions and some teaching techniques.

Do you and your colleague feel that this was a valuable experience? Why/Why not? Yes, we shared our own
strategies and how we do it in classroom or how can we modify it to fit our class.