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:
2-11-2015
Noura Ali Ahmed
1:50-2:30pm
Setting:
Classroom
Area of Focus:
the focusing will be on how give the
definition of ecosystem
And what are the ecosystem.
Learning Outcomes:

Grade:
4B
Name of Observer/Critical Friend:
Maryam Masood Mohamed

Students will describe the parts of

ecosystems and some examples of
ecosystem.
Key words: ecosystem, tundra, forest,
wetlands, desert, and grassland.
Using the PowerPoint and student`s book.

PEER OBSERVATION: AREA OF FOCUS

The observation will be focus on what the ecosystem is, and what is the living things and
non-living things that lived there in each kinds of ecosystem.
Observed Strengths:
Using the big board includes the picture of
ecosystem was so brilliant to take the attention of
the students.
Using the cards and caption was pretty good to
motivate the students, In addition the strategy
when you let each two students to discus with
each other to give the answer.
The materials she used was effecting in making
the students more working on the activities.
Giving the instructions was so clearly to the
students.

Suggestions for further development:

Some of the students just setting, they are not

working with the groups, so you should to make
sure all of the students are working.
Let one of students to collect the materials after
they finish from the activity to give it to you, to
avoid that some students are playing with it, and
they didnt pay attention for you.

Reflection (to be completed after discussion of Peer Review with colleague): e.g. how did you
feel about conducting a formal observation? How did your colleague feel about being observed? How
did you feel about discussing your observations with your colleague after the lesson? How did your
colleague react to your assessment? Did she agree with your evaluation? Which of the suggestions you
made will your colleague apply in her next lesson? Do you and your colleague feel that this was a
valuable experience? Why/Why not?
The second time when observe my colleague it feels so comfortable, and more confident
about herself. Strategies was so pretty good. The meaning for the ecosystem was clearly
when she explain it to the students. Also the rules that she puts on the wall was working
with the students. I discuss with my colleague about the strengths and some suggestions
to improve her next class. Even I was so agree with her strategies when she gave the
instructions and manage the students.

Please tick the boxes using the scale with 5 indicating the best possible performance
Professionalism
1
2
3

Displays a high standard of professional behaviour, which

includes punctuality and readiness for the session.
Shows initiative and enthusiasm during the session.

4
5
5

Promotes a positive learning environment & builds good rapport

with the learners.
Comments or reasons for scoring above:

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:

Implementing and Managing Learning

Uses accurate and appropriate language.

Maintaining engagement independence

Ensures instructions, questions & explanations are clear, accurate
& constructive.

4
4

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.

Comments or reasons for scoring above:

Monitoring and Assessment

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:

Please add specific comments about the student teachers observed

strengths relative to their area of focus during this session and identify
areas in which you feel further development is necessary.

Please share feedback immediately following the

observation once the forms are completed.
Feedback meeting date: 2-11-2015/ Time: 2:352:50pm

Observer signature: Maryam Masood

Date: 2-11-2015
Observe signature: Noora Ali
Date: 2-11-2015