AFL Assignment

On
Role of Peer Observation in
Teaching-learning Process
Submitted by:-
Arti 22/1906
Durga 22/1833
Priya Kasera
Reenku 22/1853
Ribha 22/1843
Overview
Introduction
Definition
Models
Need
Key elements
Actions involved
Strengths &
Weakness
References
 INTRODUCTION

Best teachers are those who do not stop learning. Learning is not
only about what we learn through books, it is also about what
we learn by our surroundings, and our friends, juniors,
seniors,colleagues etc. peer learning the similar act where we
learn through our colleagues,
to observe them or to ask them. Learn some new and innovative
ideas to teach students.
 Peer Observation

Learning Formative Observing Quality

from each process each teaching
other other's
practices
 Definitions

'the process of colleagues 'a teacher or other observer closely

watching and monitoring a (language)
observing others in their
lesson or part of a lesson in order to gain
teaching, with the overall an understanding of some aspect of
aim of improving teaching teaching, learning, or classroom
interaction."
practice.
Richards and Farrell (2005) p85
Hendry and Oliver (2012) p1
 Albert Bandura's
Observational Learning
john dewey " a person don't learn from his experiences
but from reflections on that experience
 Models of peer observation of
teaching

Evaluation Development Peer review

model
. Senior staff observe other staff
.For report / judgement
.Teaching performance would be
observed
.Risks:- alienation, lack of cooperation,
opposition
model model
. Education developers observe
.Teachers observe each other.
practitioners
. To analysis, discussion, wider
. For report, pass/fail
experience of teaching methods
.Teaching performance, class learning
. Teaching performance would be
material would be observed
observed
Risks:- no shared ownership, lack of
. Risks:- conservatism, unfocused
impact
 We and our peers belongs to
same age group we are facing
almost same kind of political
situation like genG covid-19,
demonitizatio etc.
 So we can't allow ourself
procatinate things.
We learn from our peers without
any fees, without passing any
examination, without scoring good
marks.Every human wants progress
they wants their professional
growth.
 Our peers belongs to different
community, they have different
Socio-economic background,they
have different capability after
observing them we are able to
build different prospective.
also give us limited stress that
increase our productivity
which is usefull for individual
as well as for organization to
increase its productivity and
it's goodwill.
 Need of peer observation
Professional Feedback &
development Improvement Enhancing teaching effectiveness:-

It allows colleagues to provide By observing colleagues in action and

It provides an opportunity for teachers or
professionals to observe and learn from
their peers. Observing how others teach or
constructive feedback to each
other. This feedback can help
identify strengths and areas for
receiving feedback on their own teaching
practices, educators can refine their
instructional techniques and better meet
the needs of their students.

conduct their work can offer insights into

improvement, leading to personal
different methods, strategies, and
techniques that can enhance one's own and professional growth.
practice. Quality assurance:-
Collaboration
culture
serves as a form of quality assurance. It ensures
that teaching or professional practices meet
fosters a culture of established standards and objectives.
collaboration and mutual
support within a team or
organization. It encourages
. Learner's
sharing of best practices,
. School and institutions
ideas, and resources among
colleagues.
WHO IS TEACHING? WHO IS LEARNING?
PROFESSIONAL LEARNING
COMMUNITIES
A professional learning community, or PLC, is a
group of educators that meets regularly, shares
expertise, and works collaboratively to improve
teaching skills and the academic performance of
students.
Lev Vygotsky
Vygotsky talks about zone of proximal proximal
development. His idea of ZPD is the difference between
what a learner can do independently and what they can
do with the help of a more knowledgeable person, such
as a peer or teacher. In the context of peer
observation, this suggests that observing a peer's
teaching practices can provide valuable insights and
support for professional growth.
 Key elements
Observation protocols
clear observation protocols or
guidelines that outline the criteria for
effective teaching and learning. These
may include aspects like classroom
management, instructional strategies,
student engagement, and other
relevant factors.
Link to lesson plan
Honest feedback
A teacher should have the skill to
change and advance their plans
Both peers should be trustworthy for
according to the context of the
each other. An observer has to leave
class. Plans should be flexible.
his biases and personal thoughts aside
Plan B should always be there in
and then evaluate the peer based on
teacher's minds to avoid any
observable behaviour and outcomes.
problems and waste of time.
 Other elements

Other elements to
Mutual commitment No interven Resistance to comparison
keep in mind

it is essential to not to interrupt the teacher

Peer observation is a two- Every teacher develops their
during the class. The observer instead can INTEGRATION TO
way process which benifits teaching strategies according to
Schedule a post-observation conference to TECHNOLOGY
both the observer and the the context of their class and its DIFFERENTIATION AND
discuss observations and provide feedback.
teacher being observed with strength so it is unfair to judge or INCLUSION
This is an opportunity for the observed
the goal of improving the compare while observing. Just like CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT
teacher to reflect on their teaching practices,
teaching-learning process the learning style of students, the INCORPORATION OF
share insights, and collaboratively explore
and making it more creativity and plans of every THEORIES
strategies for improvement.
effective. teacher differ.
 Process
Pre-observation
You have to decide which peer you want to observe. Making a list of
class schedules of the peers, topics that will be observed, your time etc
things kept in mind before the classroom observation.

During observation
you may go single or in pair to observe the classes.
In the classroom observation phase one will write whatever happened in the
classroom, what topic covered, students responses, teacher's response, students
behavior in classroom in presence of the teacher.
.

Post observation
After the classroom observation, next phase is the post observation debrief which should be as soon
as possible. The observer shares what s/he observed in his/her classroom. Also what s/he learns
from your class and what are the possible suggestions to improve the teaching learning process, how
students behave in classroom when s/he wrote on blackboard.
Observer reflects observations in relevance to their own practices.
 Strengths &
Weakness

1. Different perspectives 1. Subjective biasness

2. Constructive feedback 2. Time consuming
3. Trust and support. 3. Misunderstanding
4. Professional development 4. Distraction
5. Promote collaboration 5. Requires careful preparation
Thank's For
Watching
 Resource page
https://www.cambridge-
community.org.uk/professional-
development/gswpo/index.html#:~:text=Peer%20ob
servation%20should%20be%20carried,
(the%20teacher%20being%20observed).
https://www.aitsl.edu.au/docs/default-
source/feedback/aitsl-professional-learning-
communities-strategy.pdf
www.researchgate.net
https://www.edglossary.org/professional-learning-
community/