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

Date/Time: 14th March, 2021 Name of Student Teacher to be observed: Mohra Majed

Setting: Teams Grade: 3

Area of Focus: Name of Observer/Critical Friend:

Students are familier about plants and they have a Mahra Ali
background about them .

Topic for the lesson & Learning Outcomes:

- The characteristics of the planets and what differentiates each planet from the other.

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 stratigies the first one

classdojo and the second one is oral feedback.
For example she replay 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 frind 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 stratigies that are
fun to the students.
A) She used differentiation and her activity based on
the students 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 stratigies
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 behaviour, 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 beginning of the lesson she reads the outcomes for the students and the expects which leads her and her students to
have a good and clear lesson also the differentiation and her activities and questions was very good.
I can see that she follow her lesson plan very well and she treats every focus she planned for.

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:

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. I also liked her teaching strategies.

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 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 have to write words that have long o sound. And the girls wear
active and did the exit ticket. Exit ticket was a good choice for an assessment for the students.
 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.
- I liked her relationship with her students .
- I like the strategies she used in her lesson like
class dojo.
- She did reach her areas of focus.
Overall Suggestions for further development
(also include comments for the area of focus)
I suggest to search for more activities that students are
collaborating with each others on it. At the same time
they may use peer observations to observe each others
work so they can use their collaboration skills.
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 feel really responsible for everything I did wrote.
How did your colleague feel about being observed?
She was very friendly with me and she answered all of my questions.
How did you feel about discussing your observations with your colleague after the lesson?
She was good listener and she took my words serious .
How did your colleague react to your assessment?
She except my comments and she was interested.
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 use their collaborations skills
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 eachother experience, at the same time we learn
from each others.

Please share feedback immediately following the observation once the forms are completed.

Feedback meeting date:17th March, 2021 Time: 4:00 PM

Observer signature:___________________________ Date:______________

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