Table 11: Template for Peer Observation 1 & 2

Please ensure that the observer /critical friend has a copy of the lesson plan.
Peer Observation Number: Aaesha Rashed Alhebsi
Date/Time:
13/ 4/ 2016
11:10 - 11:50pm

Name of Student Teacher to be observed:

Maryam Saeed

Setting:
RAK AAG School

Grade: 2A

Area of Focus:
Why we need the sun

Name of Observer/Critical Friend:

Noora Abdulla Al Shemeili

Learning Outcomes:

Build knowledge by showing a video.

Select words that related to why we need the sun.

Design poster by drawing two other things that related

to why we need the sun.

Recommend why the sun is important to you on letter.

Discuss words that related to why we need the

sun.

PEER OBSERVATION: AREA OF FOCUS

Observed Strengths:

Suggestions for further development:

- Explain the learning objectives

- Using visual learning style by showing the
students a video about the sun.
- Attractive song
- Asking questions to assess students learning.
- Involve the students to the class responsibilities.
- Clear instructions were provided.
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- Try to remind the students the classroom rules.

- Let the students to be quite first then,
tell them the activitys instructions.

Reflection (to be completed after discussion of Peer Review with colleague): e.g. how did you
feel about conducting a formal observation? How did your colleague feel about being observed? How
did you feel about discussing your observations with your colleague after the lesson? How did your
colleague react to your assessment? Did she agree with your evaluation? Which of the suggestions you
made will your colleague apply in her next lesson? Do you and your colleague feel that this was a
valuable experience? Why/Why not?

Please tick the boxes using the scale with 5 indicating the best possible performance

Professionalism

Displays a high standard of professional behaviour, which includes

punctuality and readiness for the session.

Shows initiative and enthusiasm during the session.

Promotes a positive learning environment & builds good rapport

with the learners.

Comments or reasons for scoring above:

You have motivated students in the class and use a good strategy to manage them.

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.

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.

Comments or reasons for scoring above:

You have used differentiated activities and questions. Also, you used a formative
assessment which is questioning.

Implementing and Managing Learning

Uses accurate and appropriate language.

Maintaining engagement independence

Ensures instructions, questions & explanations are clear, accurate

& constructive.

Uses effective questioning & elicitation techniques.

Establishes and maintains clear and consistent rules & routines.

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:

You have managed the students behaviors and apply different teaching strategies like
group work.

Monitoring and Assessment

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:
You have monitored the students and you gave them feedback.

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.

Please share feedback immediately following the

observation once the forms are completed.
Feedback meeting date: 13/ 4/ 2014 Time: 12:30 - 1:10 pm
Observer signature: Noora Abdullah Date: 11/ 4/ 2016
Observee signature: Maryam Saeed Date: 11/ 4/ 2016