Edge Hill University Lesson Observation Pro-forma for Further Education and Training 2016 - 2017
To be used in conjunction with the Edge Hill University Further Education and Training Grading Criteria for Professional
Standards
Name of Trainee:
Year/Class
Group:
Date and Time:
School/College/Setting Name:
Name of Observer and Role:
Duration of Observation:
Lesson Observed/ Subject:
Observation
No:
Trainee's Current Targets from previous observations:
1.
Review of Targets:
1.
2.
2.
3.
3.
4.
4.
The Professional Standards have been arranged thematically to enable a narrative flow on the quality of the
following areas: Planning, Teaching & Learning, Assessment & Feedback and Reflection & Evaluation.
We recognise that some Standards may cross the borders between the four areas and this can be highlighted in
feedback if required. We have highlighted 8 Standards that we believe should be evidenced in every teaching
session. Trainees’ planning documentation should include reference to them for every observed session.
Trainees must evidence all Standards by the end of the professional practice. The 8 standards highlighted
correspond most closely with the Teachers Standards for schools (DFE).
Indicative Content statement numbers for the Professional Standards are listed at the end of this form,
identifying content at Outstanding, Good and Requires Improvement levels. Trainees who do not demonstrate
any of the indicative content at any of these levels would be deemed to be Inadequate and require immediate
intervention via the ‘Cause for Concern’ process. Content Statements are provided in a separate document for
ease of use.
Please note: Personal Tutors will give an overall grade based on what is seen in the lesson and in planning
documents, using the indicative content levels of the Professional Standards as a guide. Mentors should not
give an overall grade for the session as Mentor observations should be developmental and with a subject focus.
All observers should indicate which elements of individual standards have been demonstrated, by ticking the
relevant indicative content statement numbers, so that trainees are able to track their progress over time. When
the term ‘consistent’ is used, we would consider this to mean demonstration over a MINIMUM of three observed
sessions. Please note: the Indicative Content statements are not intended to constitute a checklist, but to
suggest the types of activities that may be demonstrated under the generic wording of each Standard.
Overall grades for the Standards are only given at the Interim and Summative stages of the trainee journey and
should be recorded on the Interim and Summative Reports. Each of the highlighted Standards must be graded
Outstanding in the Summative Report in order to award an overall Grade 1 for Professional Practice.
N.B. The highlighted Standards have been shaded within this document for ease of recognition
Copies to: White – Trainee; Yellow – Observer
This information will be used solely for the purpose of evaluating assessment and may be disclosed to external examiners
Section One: Planning. Incorporating Professional Standards 4, 5, 7, 8, 9 and 14. Please tick relevant indicative content
statement numbers for these Standards at the back of this report so that trainees can track their progress and further
improvements required.
4. Be creative and innovative in selecting and adapting strategies to help learners to learn
5. Value and promote social and cultural diversity, equality of opportunity and inclusion
7. Maintain and update knowledge of your subject and/or vocational area
8. Maintain and update your knowledge of educational research to develop evidence-based practice
9. Apply theoretical understanding of effective practice in teaching, learning and assessment drawing on research and other
evidence
14. Plan and deliver effective learning programmes for diverse groups or individuals in a safe and inclusive environment
Narrative/commentary on what you have seen in the lesson:
Suggestions for further development and improvement:
2
Copies to: White – Trainee; Yellow – Observer
Date of observation:
This information will be used solely for the purpose of evaluating assessment and may be disclosed to external examiners
Section Two – Teaching and Learning. Incorporating Professional Standards 3, 6, 11, 15, and 16. Please tick relevant
indicative content statement numbers for these Standards at the back of this report so that trainees can track their
progress and further improvements required.
3. Inspire, motivate and raise aspirations of learners through your enthusiasm and knowledge
6. Build positive and collaborative relationships with colleagues and learners
11. Manage and promote positive learner behaviour
15. Promote the benefits of technology and support learners in its use
16 Address the mathematics and English needs of learners and work creatively to overcome individual barriers to learning
Narrative/commentary on what you have seen in the lesson:
Suggestions for further development and improvement:
3
Copies to: White – Trainee; Yellow – Observer
Date of observation:
This information will be used solely for the purpose of evaluating assessment and may be disclosed to external examiners
Section Three – Assessment and Feedback – Incorporating Professional Standards 13, 17 and 18. Please tick relevant
indicative content statement numbers for these Standards at the back of this report so that trainees can track their
progress and further improvements required.
13. Motivate and inspire learners to promote achievement and develop their skills to enable progression
17. Enable learners to share responsibility for their own learning and assessment, setting goals that stretch and challenge
18. Apply appropriate and fair methods of assessment and provide constructive and timely feedback to support progression
and achievement
Narrative/commentary on what you have seen in the lesson:
Suggestions for further development and improvement:
4
Copies to: White – Trainee; Yellow – Observer
Date of observation:
This information will be used solely for the purpose of evaluating assessment and may be disclosed to external examiners
Section Four – Reflection and Evaluation – Incorporating Professional Standards 1, 2, 10, 12, 19 and 20. Please tick
relevant indicative content statement numbers of these Standards at the back of this report so that trainees can track
their progress and further improvements required.
1. Reflect on what works best in your teaching and learning to meet the diverse needs of learners
2. Evaluate and challenge your practice, values and beliefs
10. Evaluate your practice with others and assess its impact on learning
12. Understand the teaching and professional role and your responsibilities
19. Maintain and update your teaching and training expertise and vocational skills through collaboration with employers
20. Contribute to organisational development and quality improvement through collaboration with others
Narrative/commentary on what you have seen in trainee’s documentation/e-portfolio
Suggestions for further development and improvement:
Agreed new Targets: Maximum of 4
E.g. Incorporate more technology (Std 4/Std 15)
1.
Suggestions about how the targets might be met
E.g. consider using Prezzi / Padlet / Kahoot /Smartboard to
engage your learners more
1.
2.
2.
3.
3.
4.
4.
Please identify a Lesson Grade using the Edge Hill
University Further Education and Training Grading
Criteria for Professional Standards– FOR GRADED
OBSERVATIONS ONLY (Tutor Observations)
1
2
Requires
Improvement
Inadequate*
Mentor
Observation
Pass
Fail
Personal Tutor: If the lesson grade is Requires Improvement or Inadequate, please contact the trainee's Mentor and advise them
accordingly. If a trainee is considered to be Inadequate, they should be supported via the ‘Cause for Concern’ process.
5
Copies to: White – Trainee; Yellow – Observer
Date of observation:
This information will be used solely for the purpose of evaluating assessment and may be disclosed to external examiners
Professional Standards Indicative Content Statements – Please tick relevant statement numbers
(highest level) for each of the Standards discussed in the trainee’s Rationale for this lesson
PLANNING
5
4
1.1
1.2
1.3
2.1
2.2
2.3
3.1
3.2
3.3
1.1
1.2
2.1
2.2
2.3
3.1
3.2
3.3
1.1
1.2
8
1.1
1.2
1.3
7
2.1
2.2
3.1
3.2
1.1
2.1
2.2
3.1
3.2
1.1
1.2
1.3
9
2.1
3.1
2.1
2.2
2.3
3.1
3.2
3.3
14
TEACHING AND LEARNING
3
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
6
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
3.1
3.2
3.3
3.4
1.1
1.2
2.1
2.2
3.1
3.2
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.5
1.6
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
2.5
2.6
3.1
3.2
3.3
3.4
3.5
3.6
2.1
2.2
3.1
3.2
1.1
1.2
1.3
16 (English)
2.1
2.2
2.3
3.1
3.2
3.3
1.1
1.2
1.3
16 (maths)
2.1
2.2
2.3
3.1
3.2
3.3
15
1.1
1.2
11
ASSESSMENT AND FEEDBACK
13
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
17
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
3.1
3.2
3.3
3.4
1.1
1.2
18
2.1
2.2
3.1
3.2
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
3.1
3.2
1.1
1.2
1.1
1.2
1.3
3.1
3.2
1.1
1.2
2.1
2.2
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
3.1
3.2
3.3
3.4
2.1
2.2
2.3
3.1
3.2
3.3
3.1
3.2
1.1
1.2
REFLECTION AND EVALUATION
1
1.1
1.2
1.3
2
2.1
2.2
2.3
3.1
3.2
3.3
2.1
2.2
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
3.1
3.2
3.3
3.4
2.1
2.2
12
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
10
19
20
Signature of Observer:
Name of Observer 2 (If a joint observation)
Signature of Trainee:
Trainee Name:
6
Copies to: White – Trainee; Yellow – Observer
Date of observation:
This information will be used solely for the purpose of evaluating assessment and may be disclosed to external examiners
7
Copies to: White – Trainee; Yellow – Observer
Date of observation:
This information will be used solely for the purpose of evaluating assessment and may be disclosed to external examiners