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Peer Observation &
Evaluation
Charlotte Wilson
Today’s Aims• To discuss the overall objectives of Peer
Observation and Evaluation.
• To provide clarity on the Peer Observation and Evaluation process.
• To discuss the most effective way to feedback to colleagues.
Peer Observation
What’s the Point?
Reflective Practice
Facilitates LearningFocus on Development
Benchmark standards for whole-school teaching and learning
Cross-curricula approach fosters good practice
ActivityPair Work
Consider the benefits of observing each other teaching
• Write down three of the most positive factors
you can think of.
• Write down three negative issues that could potentially arise.
Please provide a copy of your lesson plan in advance.
Please meet informally and
briefly discuss the topic you are going to be teaching.
Arrange the best time for an observation to take place. If there are any issues, e.g. timetable clashes, refer to the HOD allocated to your group.
Pre-Observation Checklist
Please complete the following sentences:
Learning is…
Who is teaching? Who is learning?
Please watch the video on the following slide.
Who is teaching? Who is learning?
Consider:
Observing is…
Active
Multisensory
Engaging with the external
Observing is not…
Observing Colleagues
This is a positive learning experience.
Bring the Peer Teacher Evaluation Form with you to the lesson.
Be aware of both verbal and non-verbal communication between the teacher and students.
Respect others!
Classroom Observation Form
Key Focus Areas:• Lesson Planning • Lesson Implementation and Teaching
Methodology• Classroom Management
• Filled in for every lesson observed• One per lesson (even if two colleagues observe)
Peer Teacher Evaluation Form
Teaching and Learning
• Clear aims and objectives?• Engaging classroom activities?• Positive relationships with learners?• Realistic timescales in relation to tasks set?
Classroom Management and Behavior
• Clear expectations?• Well managed learners?
Assessment
• Assignments are marked and corrected?• Parents are aware of pupil progress?
The main areas of focus are as follows:
• One form per teacher• Filled in at the end of the observation process.
Giving FeedbackFraming your feedback effectively is key:
Start with the positives:
Keep it confidential
Feedback as a learning tool for development:What could be improved or developed?
How might this be achieved?
What went well?Why?
How might you build on this?
Ask the person being observed how they think the lesson went.
ActivityGroup Work
What feedback could you give Miss Crazy-Twin
to nurture her professional development?
• Please discuss in small groups• Please give some verbal feedback • Please write a model comment
Group ListsGroup 1
ShimlaLauraReena
Charlotte
Group 2James
HafeezaHawwa
Shaheeq
Group 3HafeezHana
Asokan
Mehaboob
Group 4OdenAslam
Misbah
Najeeb
Group 5Eda
PeirisBineetha
Johnson
