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Lesson Observation
This form is for use during the lesson observation. A standards prompt sheet is provided to assist the observer. Key
information from this sheet should be used to write the Lesson Observation Summary Form.
Student Teacher
School
Student C
School C
Class
Date
yr7
18/06/2015
Observer
Lesson time 9.30am
A.N. Other
Lesson Theme
Indices
Main Focus of Observation to be discussed with the ST in advance (please link to weekly targets but do
not limit comments solely to this focus):
Whole lesson
Lesson commentary –
Class entered in orderly way and logged in.
LP identified 4 SEN students. TA support
Builds on prior knowledge (2b). LObj stated on IWB. Keyboards up!
B4L – reminded of rules and sanctions recorded/ paused for quiet
Literacy: checked understanding on terms: vice versa. Missed opp to explain denary system: 10
Some/few: to achieve outcomes
Opp to rehearse prior knowledge, let use PC to clarify understanding of this. One student supporting new boy. Most sutdents all
able to write definition. Students read out their own definitions.
Gave crisp definition of computer process with examples.
Q&A: what units do we have? Mostly simple questions. Encourage them to be independent.
**Rather than ask if they want teacher to go over- ask one of them to explain the task.
Praise given for good work. Some misconceptions: student drew shapes rather than binary numbers. Moved around room to
check and praise.
Timing reminders given and timer used to bring them back.
Modelled the tasksheet required and completed 1st sheet together.
Timer for task 2. Task progressively harder so students can challenge themselves. Some worked out in head.
Rewards given.
Checked calling out. Asked for feedback re. difficulty 'I'm glad it challenged you'
Assessed worksheet with differentiation.
Plenary
Focus on assessment: thumbs up
Asked for feedback from students. EBI – students were able to identify honestly: to work faster
Asked students to give extended answer to explain question.
Analogy from eveyday life.
Very organised with clearing up and handing in.
Issues raised in post-lesson discussion
All issues mentioned below
Summary of Progress Comment under the headings noting the practice observed, documentation,
discussions with the student and relevant staff
What evidence has the observation provided of the student teacher’s progress against the
Standards?
Please identify strengths and make any further comments below
TS 1: Set high expectations which motivate and inspire children TS 2: Promote good progress and outcomes by pupils
TS 3: Demonstrate good subject and curriculum knowledge TS 4: Plan and teach well- structured lessons
TS 5: Adapt and respond to the strengths and needs of all pupils TS 6 : Make accurate and productive use of assessment
TS 7: Manage behaviour effectively to ensure a good and safe learning environment
TS 8: Fulfil wider professional responsibilities
It is unlikely that comments against each Standard would be made following a single observation
Lesson a little lack lustre – Enthuse them!
Standards 1-8
Mentor/tutor
and/or student to
complete
Learning taking place and plenary showed most made progress
Bi: Tri: Bicycle – Literacy skills
Strengths/ Further comments
Well planned to the minute!
Good use of IWB to initiate task and consolidate in plenary
Strong behavioural strategies with expectations clearly stated...but be less fierce
Targets/Areas for development
• Extend range of questioning to challenge
•
Use a wider range of teaching activities to reinforce worksheet of tasks, e.g. Q&A and
use of students to explain task.
•
Very strategies to quieten students other than 5,4,3,2,1
Standard 1-8
TS4
TS7
Standard 1-8.
TS5a
• Relax and enjoy
File (organisation, contents)
• evaluate all lessons as there seems to be some missing
• include assessment data in your class register
At this stage of the practice the student is making satisfactory / unsatisfactory progress
Observation completed by: A. N. Other (subject mentor, other teacher, PCM, university
tutor)
Grade 2