Peer Observation

Please ensure that the observer /‘critical friend’ has a copy of the lesson plan.
Peer Observation Number:
Date/Time: Name of Student Teacher to be observed: Maryam
28-10-2018 Abdullah Alshemeli
8:00AM
Setting: Grade: 4

Topic for the lesson: Layers of the Earth’s crust Name of Observer/Critical Friend: Shaikha
Abdullah

Learning Outcomes:
Identify the layers of the earth (inner core, outer Compare and contrast the Earth’s crust, mantle, and
core, mantle, and curst). core including thickness, and composition.

PEER OBSERVATION: AREA OF FOCUS (e.g. the student-teacher wants to look at how well she
uses the 5Es or how well she questions)

Observed Strengths: Suggestions for further development:

• Using the video to ask the students to
identify the characters of the earth layer was
an engaging strategy.
• Asking the students to discuss in groups
about the main ideas that each one wrote it.
• The worksheet was fully understood, and the
students spent enough time on it.
• Remind the students of the class rules, so
they will follow it during the tasks.
• Give the students more time to discuss the
outcomes that they wrote from the video.
• Ask the students several questions while you
are explaining the lesson so, they will pay
attention and don’t lose the path.

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 behavior, 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:
Pricing student’s work was very effective and it enhance student’s attention for the concept
Planning for Learning 1 2 3 4 5
 ☺
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:

The worksheet was very clear and the students spent enough time on it.

Implementing and Managing Learning 1 2 3 4 5

 ☺
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. •

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:

Give the students more time to discuss their ideas in groups
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:

Good use of formative assessment as all the students answer the worksheet and they show a full
understanding for the topic.

Please share feedback immediately following the observation once the forms are completed.

Feedback meeting date:28-10-2018 Time: 8:00AM

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