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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:
Monday- 15th March 2017
Setting: students into groups of 6 students
Area of Focus:
materials that can change their shapes and cannot
Learning Outcomes:
1.
Revise how materials can be changed by
(squashing, bending, twisting, stretching).
PEER OBSERVATION: AREA OF FOCUS
Unit: changing shapes
Observed Strengths:
Tell them the classroom rules
Objectives on the board
Motivate students to engage in science class
Show the students exactly what they have to do
with the materials
Showing real examples to identify the difference
between the materials
Timing the activity and counting to stop the
activity
Using oral positive feedback
Asking the students about their work
Asking questions to check understanding
Good activities instructions
T gave the stu enough time to work
T asked each group to show others their work
Praise good students
Differentiated worksheet (low, mid, high)
Allowing the students to experience the
movements
Juwahers home was a beautiful idea to check
understanding at the end of the class
Drawing activity was really great
Modeled the drawing
Name of Student Teacher to be observed:
Noorah Hamad
Grade: Grade 1
Name of Observer/Critical Friend:
Juwaher Rashed Ali Alnaqbi
2- Students will sort materials according to their
shapes (can or cannot be changed).
Suggestions for further development:
Be patient with the students and allow them a
chance to speak.
Braise students if they did good job.
What is the reason for giving the first two groups
the pictures while the others were watching, why
it is only Aveny or one student sticking the
pictures?
Better to involve all the groups together in the
board activity, give each a picture at a time and
let them stick them
Language mistakes in the lesson plan
A lot of language mistakes
Model the activity with the class
You were trying to model the activity, but your
talk was in incomplete try to raise your voice and
be confident
Be patient with the students and allow them a
chance to speak
Plan for activities that will involve most of the
class
Pronunciation of the word squash Baber
instead of saying paper
 A lot of teachers talk and less students talk, why
are you in rush? Let the students talk. Some of
them were giving correct answers
Humans are not objects as you added in one of
the pictures
Talk to the students and ask them about what
they are doing
Try to used more individual and pair work
activities
Pronunciation of the P and B
Inside your table not under your table

Please tick the boxes using the scale with 5 indicating the best possible performance
Professionalism 1 5
2 3 4
L J
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:

1 5
Planning for Learning 2 3 4
L J
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:

1 5
Implementing and Managing Learning 2 3 4
L J
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:

1 5
Monitoring and Assessment 2 3 4
L J
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:
My classmate had creative strategies that motivated the students toward learning.

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:_____ 6th -3- 2017________ Time:___11: 25 am_________

Observer signature: ___________________________ Date:__6th -3- 2017____________

Observed signature: ___________________________ Date:_ 6th -3- 2017_______