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:
Date/Time: 9th March 2021 Name of Student Teacher to be observed:
Huda Hamad Owidah
Setting: Teams. Grade: 2
Area of Focus: Name of Observer/Critical Friend:
Time Management Aisha Saif
Topic for the lesson & Learning Outcomes:
- Identify the characteristics of the seasons in the UAE.
- Describe features of day and night.
- Describe features of weather.
a) Give 3 examples of positive reinforcement a) Give 3 examples of how differentiation has been
strategies that have been used. used to cater to all learners including those with
b) What was efficient about these strategies? special needs.
c) How could these strategies have been improved? b) What was efficient about these strategies?
c) How could these strategies have been improved?
A) In her lesson she used a lot of oral positive
reinforcement like when they finish their A) I liked how she used differentiation on her activities
work or answer the question, she said good also she use differentiation when she asked the
job great job and if they struggle with an students questions about the lesson, and she also
activity, she said you can do it it’s okay take are use differentiation on the homework she give
your time and I can see that the students each group of students based on their levels the
where happy and have the encouragement to homework.
finish their work. She also uses smiley faces
and the stars on Nearpod when they do good
job.
B) I think it was very efficient based on how I see
the students reaction and work on the lesson.
C) I think if she could use class dojo to collect
their points that will be more effective.
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:
I think she was professional during her lesson she gives the students a good positive environment by talking to them and give
them the chance to talk to her to ask her do whatever they want so there was a good relationship between them and her.
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:
I really liked her activities and I really liked the way she teaches, I liked her activities because they were simple and creative see that’s
why the students were in joying and finishing their work on time.
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:
In her lesson she was focusing on time management I think She wasn’t very bad but she needs to work on that because the
students took about 5 to 7 minutes just to join however she started the lesson five minutes before the exact time for the lesson
so that helped her to save more time which I see is a flexible skill.
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 assessment she used time to climb game which summarize all the lesson and it’s was very fun game to assess the students.
Overall Observed Strengths Overall Suggestions for further development
(also include comments for the area of focus) (also include comments for the area of focus)
She told me that it’s her first time using Nearpod with this
Overall, I think she did well. She has a good Activities the class. So I believe next time she will do better. She did
students were participating with her and answering when recover the time that she could lose by starting the lesson
she asks them questions the assessment was very creative five minutes earlier however I think time management is a
and fun. very important point to focus on.
I like that she did use differentiation in the homework. She
also uses a lot of good and positive reinforcement in her
lesson. I liked her good relationship with her students.
Reflection (to be completed after discussion of Peer Review with colleague): e.g.
how did you feel about conducting a formal observation?
I feel responsible about it and happy to help my friend.
How did your colleague feel about being observed?
She was convertible and very cooperative with me when I asked her about anything
How did you feel about discussing your observations with your colleague after the lesson?
We had good time talking to each other and discussing her lesson she was very open mind and she was ready to
share with me anything.
How did your colleague react to your assessment?
She was good listener and she accept my comments and my observation about her she said she will make sure to
improve herself.
Did she agree with your evaluation?
Yes.
Which of the suggestions you made will your colleague apply in her next lesson?
I advise her to focus on her time management and to find solution other than start the class earlier because
sometimes the student will not be joining early, they will join at the same time for the class.
Do you and your colleague feel that this was a valuable experience? Why/Why not?
Yes because that help us as teachers to help each other to improve our lessons and improve ourselves.
