Formal Observation( Lab observation) - Thekrayat Grade 5A- Oct.

18th, 2015
Please tick the boxes using the scale with 5 indicating the best possible performance
Professionalism
1
2
3

Displays a high standard of professional behaviour, which

includes punctuality and readiness for the session.
Shows initiative and enthusiasm during the session.

yes

yes

Promotes a positive learning environment & builds good rapport

yes
with the learners.
Comments or reasons for scoring above: Thekrayay started very professionally in the lab. She was
willing to recap if any student faced any difficulty.
Planning for Learning

Provides a lesson plan, which includes all the required information

and has clear and explicit learning outcomes.
Shows a student-centered focus in the lesson plan.

yes
yes
yes

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.
Formative and/or summative assessment activities are included
in the plan.

yes
yes

Comments or reasons for scoring above: There was no differentiation made for the different
levels of the students however the lower ability students still tried to finish the task given
to them.

Implementing and Managing Learning

Uses accurate and appropriate language.

Maintaining engagement independence
Ensures instructions, questions & explanations are clear, accurate
& constructive.

yes

yes
yes

Uses effective questioning & elicitation techniques.

yes

Establishes and maintains clear and consistent rules & routines.

yes

Maintains an appropriate pace to challenge and motivate the

students.

yes

Uses a range of teaching strategies.

yes

Manages lesson time effectively.

yes

Comments or reasons for scoring above: Thekrayat was not aware of pacing and ensuring
that the lesson finished on time. She used a variety of teaching strategies to keep the
children engaged with the given task.
Monitoring and Assessment

Monitors student progress effectively during the session.

yes

Provides ongoing feedback to students to enhance learning

during the session.

yes

Uses formative and summative assessment instruments such as

checklists, grading scales, rubrics, tests and projects etc. to
evaluate students performance.

yes

Comments or reasons for scoring above: As Thekrayats starts to know each student her
confidence grows so she starts to give feedback during the lesson. She still however has
not got to the stage of using summative assessment.

Please add specific comments about the student teachers observed strengths
relative to their area of focus during this session and identify areas in which you
feel further development is necessary.

Thekrayat has made a good effort as this is her first observation. She has worked
hard to build a relationship with the students and is trying out a variety of teaching
strategies. She is beginning to make her own worksheets and putting together
power points to make the lesson easier for students to understand plus be able to
look at visuals during the lesson.
The main problem is that she over exceeds the time and doesnt finish the lesson
and rushes to do what is left for homework. Her approach to classroom
management is quite good and is able to get them to look at her in a few seconds.
.

Please share feedback immediately following the

observation once the forms are completed.
Feedback meeting date: Oct.18th,2015
Observer signature: Mary Vartanian
18th, 2015
Observee signature:___________________________
Date:______________

Time
Date: Oct.