Bachelor of Education, Primary Education (EPR) EPC3903

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:
Date/Time: Name of Student Teacher to be observed:
1/3/2017 9:55 Mariam Abdulrahman
Setting: Grade: 1-B
Sama American Private School in the classroom
Area of Focus: Name of Observer/Critical Friend:
- Seasons of the years Aisha Ahmed Yahya
Learning Outcomes:

- Identify the difference between the seasons.

- Show the features of each season (involving the activities- the trees appearances- what people wear).

Observed Strengths: Suggestions for further development:

- It was a good start with engaging the students with a

song. - In singing the song if the students model the
events of the seasons they can remember
- Using strategies of the transition by ringing the
bells. the information better.

- She uses variety of materials and activities which
made the students engaged.
- Giving clear instruction by repeating the
important points.
- She can build more effective behavior
management strategy by pricing good
students so the others can copy their good
behavior.

- She gives group work and individual works.

- She was able to manage the behavior of the

students.
- The students understand the lesson effectively.

Reflection (to be completed after discussion of Peer Review with colleague):

Mariam is a great young teacher who prepares the materials ahead for the students. Her class is mostly
students centered so the students don't get bored and her activities are high-quality activities.

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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 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:

Mariam came to the class and she started to prepare everything before the bell rings which it reflects that she is enthusiastic in
teaching.

1 2 3 4 5
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:

Mariam had very good quality of activities with materials that have different texture so the students can develop
their understanding of the concepts and their motor skills. She verifies the types of questions by using kinds of
riddles and some questions that evaluate their understanding. She monitors the students and checked their books
but I think she needs check list so she can identify their weakness in details.
1 2 3 4 5
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.

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Comments or reasons for scoring above:

Mariam gives clear instruction that make the students know what exactly they need to do. The class was mainly
student centered which made the students enthusiastic while learning. I think Mariam need to use more strategies
in her teaching like counting.

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:

Mariam provide positive verbal feedbacks but she need to include checklist while assessing the students and need to
write some comments.

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

Feedback meeting date: ___2,3, 2017 Time:__7:30

Observer signature: ___ Aisha Ahmed Yahya_____ Date: 1 Mar, 2017

Observee signature:____ Mariam Abdulrahman _____ Date: 1 Mar, 2017

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