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Teaching Observation
Teaching Observation
Professional Knowledge (S1 Know students/children and how they learn, S2 Know the content and how to teach it)
Harpreet had a clear understanding of the needs of the students through the various strategies employed to engage
and support the learning. She had strong content knowledge which was effectively communicated throughout the
session at an appropriate level for student understanding.
Professional Practice (S3 Plan for and implement effective teaching and learning, S4 Create and maintain supportive and safe
learning environments, S5 Assess, provide feedback and report on student/children’s learning)
Planning was evident through the sequential flow of the lesson, resources used and the PowerPoint presentation.
Harpreet made effective use questioning to recall prior learning and assess student understanding of the concepts
being presented. Harpreet set challenging goals for the students which were clearly explained and provided a range of
resources for them to complete the task.
Effective classroom communication was clearly demonstrated through clear and explicit instruction given and excellent
use of questioning techniques to monitor student learning and gain feedback from the students as to their level of
understanding of the task(s). The positive learning environment enabled the students to engage successfully with the
learning activities that Harpreet had prepared for the session.
Professional Engagement (S6 Engage in professional learning, S7 Engage professionally with colleagues, parents/carers and
the community)
Not Applicable
Developmental teaching targets arising from this observation (link to Graduate Standards where
appropriate)
The assessment below is based on my observation and de brief session only