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: 1/3/2017 9:55 Name of Student Teacher to be observed:
Mariam Abulrahman

Setting: individuals Grade: 1B

Group works

Area of Focus: Name of Observer/Critical Friend:

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).

Reflection:

Mariam is a great young teacher who prepare 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

PEER OBSERVATION: AREA OF FOCUS

Observed Strengths: Suggestions for further development:

It was a good start with In singing the song if the

engaging the students with students model the events of
a song. the seasons they can
remember the information
Using strategies of the better.
transition by ringing the
bells. She can build more effective
behavior management
 She use variety of materials strategy by pricing good
and activities which made students so the others can
the students engaged. copy their good behavior.

Giving clear instruction by

repeating the important
points.

She give 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):

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 verify the types of questions by using kinds of riddles and some
questions that evaluate their understanding. She monitor 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.
.
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 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:2/3/2017 Time: 7:30 AM.