Task 2

Perform 3 Peer Observations (CLOs 1-6)

(complete the following forms for each peer observation (3 in total) that you do).

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

Peer Observation Number: 2

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Date/Time: 1 of March 2021 Name of Student Teacher to be observed: Mohra Majed

Setting: Teams Grade: 2

Area of Focus: Name of Observer/Critical Friend:

 Identify the four seasons. Mahra Ali
 Identify what clothes do people wear in
each season?
 Identify what the season like?

Topic for the lesson & Learning Outcomes: The four seasons.

a) Give 3 examples of positive reinforcement
strategies that have been used.
b) What was efficient about these strategies?
c) How could these strategies have been improved?
a) Give 3 examples of how differentiation has been
used to cater to all learners including those with
special needs.
b) What was efficient about these strategies?
c) How could these strategies have been improved?

A) Ms. mahra use two strategies the first one

ClassDojo and the second one is oral feedback.
For example, she replays to the students when
they answer” good job” “great work”
B) I like her that she was using class dojo with the
students because each student wants to get point
more than his friend and this build a fun and
effective lesson.
C) I really liked all the strategies she used in her
lesson, but she may use more strategies that are
fun to the students.
A) She used differentiation and her activity based on
the student’s level.
B) I believe it was efficient strategy because the
students were active during the lesson and
participating as well as finishing their work.
C) I think she could use more differentiation strategies
in her lesson.

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:

The teacher shows a very nice and safe learning environment the students were able to share their thoughts and answer
whenever they want the teacher also was on time and well prepared for her lesson.
Students were active and participate well during the lesson.

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:

In the starter of the lesson Mahra starts with her morning routine which is (introduction- song- calendar and weather – classroom
rules- covid19 safety tips) After that she started explaining the LO and what are the lesson objectives. As a hook to her lesson, she used
video to ask the students question and think about today’s lesson. This is a verry good starter and she is copying her MST exactly the
same way.

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 utilizes 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:

She was managing her lesson very well starting from the beginning till the end her instructions were clear, and the lesson time
used very affectively.

Monitoring and Assessment 1 2 3 4 5

 
Monitor’s 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:

For the assessment she used exit ticket where the students are playing a game in Kahoot.
 Overall Observed Strengths
(also include comments for the area of focus)
- The lesson was very organized I really liked how
she managed her class and managing her time.
Overall Suggestions for further development
(also include comments for the area of focus)
I suggest having to have more time in the plenary
because she was using Kahoot, and the students takes
more time than it was expected.

- I liked her relationship with her students.

- I like the strategies.

Reflection (to be completed after discussion of Peer Review with colleague):

How did you feel about conducting a formal observation?
It’s interesting and I I like the idea of observing each other’s.
How did your colleague feel about being observed?
She was very friendly and whenever I need something she was there to me.
How did you feel about discussing your observations with your colleague after the lesson?
She was good listener and she take my feedback in serous way.
How did your colleague react to your assessment?
She except my comments .
Did she agree with your evaluation?
Yes, she did.
Which of the suggestions you made will your colleague apply in her next lesson?
To let the students have more time if they play Kahoot.
Do you and your colleague feel that this was a valuable experience? Why/Why not?
Definitely yes because this helps us in the future, and we can share each other experience, at the same time we
learn from each other’s.
Please share feedback immediately following the observation once the forms are completed.

Feedback meeting date:1st March 2021 Time: 4:00 PM

Observer signature: ______________Mahra_____________ Date: _______1\3\21_______

Observee signature:____________Mahra_______________ Date:_____1\3\21_________