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IDL INSTRUCTOR OBSERVATION FORM:

Conducted by Administration

Instructor Name: (Danny) Deepak Singh Program: RSS/ASA Date: 05/16/23

Observer name: Terri Pleasant Level: Intermediate Number of Students: 10

Subject/ Text: Grammar Topic & Skill: Past Continuous (affirmative, negative, interrogative)

PLANNING
⃣ Targeted Objective(s) ⃣ Appropriate Assessment/ Feedback ⃣ Appropriate Materials & Activities
Observations and Evidence: Strengths:
• Instruction and assessment demonstrated You utilize a variety of materials that align with the
• Materials make effective use of online format learning outcomes.
to engage students and enhance learning

Areas for Improvement/Suggestions:

As I did not observe the entire lesson, this is general
advice:

Start the lesson with the objective, then revisit it at

the end of the lesson so learners can reflect on their
progress.

Point out the learning goals for each activity and

how they connect to the course learning objectives.

Distinguished (D) Accomplished (A) Proficient (P) Developing (Dv) Improvement Needed (I)

Last update: June 2020

 INSTRUCTION
⃣ Content Knowledge ⃣x Effective Methodology Usage ⃣x Delivery of Instruction
⃣x Leveled Communication ⃣ 70/30 Ratio
Observations and Evidence: Strengths:
You grade your language and use a variety of
You explained the grammar and asked “do you materials and activity types to engage learners.
understand”.
Areas for Improvement/Suggestions:
You ask concept check questions e.g.“How do we
change ___ to past continuous?” and remind students When you type answers in the chat, be sure to use
of form correct punctuation. Typing in the meeting chat is
reminiscent of texting but because you are modeling
You ask if there are words students don’t understand. the language it is important to be accurate.

You instructed students to listen to more than one
song, simply listen.
10 students were logged in but only 6 were fully
participating.
Instead of asking students if there are words they do
not understand, provide support by pre-teaching
words you suspect are challenging, or provide a
meaningful memorable challenge by eliciting the
meaning.

Whenever doing listening activities, assign learners a

specific task. They need to know what to listen for.
Avoid using too many songs. It is better to exploit
one well than to play many without purposeful
activities.

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LEARNING ENVIRONMENT
⃣xClassroom Management ⃣ Routines/Procedures ⃣ Mini-group’s activities ⃣xAwareness of Dynamics

Observations and Evidence: Strengths:

You give learners sufficient time to complete You have a very friendly tone and offer learners
exercises positive feedback.

You remind students they need to participate to be Areas for Improvement/Suggestions:

marked present
Encourage learners to explain their answers and to
You lead learners in carrying out active learning ask clarifying questions.
tasks

Some activities are timed

Distinguished (D) Accomplished (A) Proficient (P) Developing (Dv) Improvement Needed (I)

Last update: June 2020

 PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE & RESPONSIBILITIES
⃣ Professional Development ⃣xProfessional Demeanor ⃣x Knowledge of Students
Observations and Evidence: Strengths:
You use only English in class and give learners
You implement aspects of BEI’s Total Activity opportunity to practice the target language.
Approach
You engage the learners in an entertaining yet
You address the learners in a way that is focused on educational environment.
the lesson but not rigid Areas for Improvement/Suggestions:

• Create more opportunities for student talk

time
• Introduce authentic learning materials

Distinguished (D) Accomplished (A) Proficient (P) Developing (Dv) Improvement Needed (I)

USE OF TECHNOLOGY
⃣x Instructional tools function properly
Observations and Evidence:
Proficient us of MS Teams
Interactive exercises (Englishworksheets.com)
Kahoot
Share videos (songs)
⃣x Effective use of tools and technologies that enhance learning
Strengths:
You are resourceful in this area.
Areas for Improvement/Suggestions:
At this level, after doing an exercise as a whole
group, you can set learners to complete interactive
exercises on their own and also in groups in break out
rooms, thus making the task more active.

Distinguished (D) Accomplished (A) Proficient (P) Developing (Dv) Improvement Needed (I)

Additional Observer’s Comments:

A must-have resource for teaching tenses is Graham Workman’s Concept Questions and Timelines
Another excellent resource is Rosemary Aitken’s Teaching Tenses

Instructor’s Feedback and Comments:

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Signature of Instructor Date Signature of Administrator Date

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Last update: June 2020