WorksheetsLesson Observations
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 7mins
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.
