TESOL Certificate: Advanced Practitioner

Procedures for Observed Practice Teaching

All program participants are required to complete a 50-minute practice
teaching in the context in which they are currently teaching. This
observation report form will help TESOL assess the participants ability to
teach a lesson based on a lesson plan while remaining sensitive to
learners needs and pace. Although not required, applicants and observers
are encouraged to have a feedback session together shortly after the
observation. We request that observers complete this form during or
shortly after the observation and return it to TESOL at
practitioner@tesol.org. This form will be treated as confidential by the
TESOL staff and will not be shared with the participant.
STEP ONE: PRE-OBSERVATION
To be done by the participant:
Use this form to report what you hope to learn from this classroom
observation. You may write your answers directly on this form after each
question.
Participants name: Moiss Elas Alcntara Ayre
Classroom Observation Setting

Name, address, phone number, and website address (if

available) of the school, institution, or organization where you
will be observed.
ICPNA Regin Centro, Avenida Girldez 494, 51-064-232141,
www.icpnarc.edu.pe , Giraldez building.

Give a brief description of the school, institution, or

organization (e.g., public or private, size, etc.) where you plan
to be observed.
ICPNA Regin Centro (ICPNA RC) is a binational center (nonprofit)
located in Huancayo Peru with decentralized branches in 3 more cities:
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La Merced, Hunuco, and Ayacucho. ICPNA RC offers two programs:

Young Student Program and Adult Program. At present ICPNA RC has
more than 4000 students with monthly enrolments.

The date, time, and classroom for the observation.

Class observation will take place October 16, 5:40 6:30 pm.

Why did you want to be observed in this particular classroom

setting?
As Im the Academic Manager of this binational center, I dont teach
very often. This October, I gave myself a class to teach. This class is an
I03 and is part of the Intermediate Phase there are three phases at
ICPNA going from basic to advanced. I have taught this class previously
(different students) and this is one reason for me to want to be
observed in this course. Also, I believe I cannot disconnect from the
teaching experience and need to be in practice often.

Your Pre-Observation Expectations

Please describe at least three new things that you want to

learn during your practice teaching. What aspects of the
lesson and your teaching would you like the evaluator to
consider? Please be specific (e.g., am I successful completing
my classroom objectives? Did I manage the classroom time
effectively? Should the pair work be minimized?)
I especially want the observer to focus on how I have added a reading
comprehension component to a speaking task. I would like the
observer to see how the speaking task unfolds and to the extent to
which the outcome of the task is achieved.

How do you expect this experience will influence your

teaching?
Learning is ongoing and I expect to learn from the point of view of an
experienced teacher.
Im trying out new ideas in my teaching although I dont teach very
often. I would like to know how my teaching is evolving. I have a need
to be more reflective and avoid falling into a teaching routine.

Why did you ask this particular evaluator to observe your

class? Do you have any specific questions for him/her?
The observer has broad experience observing classes and supporting
new and seasoned teachers at this binational center.

I would like the observer to help me see if he believes that adding a

reading comprehension component positively adds to the speaking
skills of the learners.

Share your pre-observation expectations with your observer before the

observation takes place.
Make sure to provide your observer with a copy of your lesson plan so
he/she has something to follow while observing.
STEP 2: EVALUATION TEMPLATE
To be done by the observer during or shortly after the
observation:
Name of Observer: Ivan Aguilar

Name of Applicant/Instructor:
Moises Alcantara

Date: 10/16/2015
Objective(s):

Evaluation Criteria
Personal Traits
The teachers tone of
voice and body
language are
appropriate.
The teacher is
comfortable in front of
class.
The teacher has suitable
attire.
Teaching Process
The teacher is prepared
for the lesson.
The classroom
environment is safe, and
learning is accessible to
all students.
The teacher is
knowledgeable in the
subject matter.
Learning objectives are
clear.

Observed
?

Comments (Optional)

(Put check
mark)

Yes

No

X
X

X
X
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Learning objectives are

shared with the
students.
Outcomes are
connected to previous
and future learning.
The physical
arrangement of the
learning space is
appropriate for the
activities.
The teachers language
and pace of speech are
appropriate for the
students level.
The instructions and
procedures are clear,
and the teacher
anticipates possible
student
misunderstanding.

X
X

X
At times, the teacher needed to
rephrase instructions.
X

Students know what to

do at all times.

Materials align with

learning outcomes.

Materials are
appropriately
challenging.
Groups and pairs are
appropriately used to
support student
learning.
Activities are sufficiently
differentiated for
different levels and
abilities.
The teacher ensures
that all students are
engaged in the lesson.
Teacher talk time is
minimal.
Students actively
working, rather than
watching while the
teacher works.
All students are
productively engaged
during group or
independent work.
The teacher adjusts the
lesson according to the

Slides used quickly engaged

students and set up the situation
for the task.
Ss struggled with the grammar
forms of two questions in the
materials.

X
X
X

X
X
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students pace and

needs.
The teacher seizes on a
teachable moment.
The teacher pauses to
allow students thinking
time.
The teacher makes
effective use of physical
resources, including the
blackboards and
technology.
Transition between
activities is seamless
and efficient.
There is little or no loss
of instructional time.
Students backgrounds
and lives outside the
classroom are
acknowledged.
Teacher promotes
learner autonomy
(opportunities for
student choice in
learning).
The teacher draws on an
extensive repertoire of
skills and strategies.
Assessment
The teacher circulates
to monitor student
learning and to offer
feedback.
The teacher uses
appropriate feedback
methods.
The teacher uses a
variety of methods to
check for
understanding.
Assessment types are
appropriate for the style
of outcome.
Formative assessments
designed to inform
minute-to-minute
decision making by the
teacher during
instruction.

X
X
The board was used to provide
students with feedback at
different points of the lesson.

X
X
As the task is to get similarities
and differences, students needed
to talk about their preferences.

X
X

Teacher was aware of students

need for help and acted
effectively on supporting them.
The students quick and easily
understand feedback.

Evaluation criteria are

clear to the students.
Classroom
Management
Effective classroom
rules have been
established and shared
with the students.
Preventive measures
and classroom rules are
applied as necessary.
The teachers response
to student misbehavior
is fair.
Disruption is minimized.

This was communicated by

stating and restating the lesson
objective.

X
X

Students were mostly engaged on

the activities not giving room for
misbehavior.

Any additional comments:

This was an effective lesson in which a reading activity was implemented
for two purposes. On the one hand, a reading comprehension component
helps the students relate information from a singer to their own favorite
singers. Then the reading turns into speaking task that helps students
develop communicative skills while practicing the target grammar and
vocabulary from the unit.
It is recommended that you schedule a time to meet with the
participant to go over your observation. If possible, add a few
comments on how that post-observation meeting went.

Date this report was completed: ____10/19/2015__________

Observer Name: ______Ivan Aguilar_______________________
Observer signature: _________________Ivan Aguilar____________
May TESOL contact you if additional information is required?
Yes __X__ No _____
The best way and time to reach you? __________________________
Return this form to TESOL by email to practitioner@tesol.org or by postal
mail to TESOL International Association, 1925 Ballenger Avenue, Suite 550,
Alexandria, VA 22314-6820 USA.