Lesson Observations

Which of the following do you believe is most important for a successful lesson?

• effective planning

• good rapport with students

• strong subject knowledge

• good behaviour management strategies

How do you feel before a formal observation?

• nervous

• excited

• stressed

• confident

How often do you think you should be formally observed each term?

• once

• twice

• three times

• zero

Which of the following ways do you use to build rapport with students?

• Personalise lessons to their interests and lives.

• Organise enrichment activities. For example, the football team or poetry club.

• Make an effort every Sunday morning to ask how their weekend was.

• Use rewards days. For example, if they complete all work Sunday to Wednesday, then their last lesson on Thursday could be a rewards lesson.

Would you like me to go through your formal observation feedback one on one in a meeting?

• Yes

• No. I would just like it sent to me via email.

Are you comfortable using assessment for learning (AfL) and effective questioning?

• Yes

• No. I need more training.

Are you comfortable providing differentiation for students?

• Yes

• No. I need more training.

Would you like me to schedule peer-observations?

• Yes. They are a great idea.

• No. We have too much going on.

How might I make you feel more comfortable during a formal observation?

• Don't type on your laptop. Write instead.

• Sit at the side of the room, not at the back.

• Don't get up and walk around. I will provide books for you to check after the lesson.

• Nothing. I am very comfortable with observations.

How confident are you with lesson planning?

• Not very.

• Very.

• A little confident.

• I'm okay.