Sample teaching and learning reflection/ review/ observation schedule

Sample Lesson Observation Schedule1

Class: No of pupils: Date: Teacher:

Curricular area: Time: Duration: Observer:

NOTE: SELECT RELEVANT POINTS DURING LESSON OBSERVATION. IT IS NOT NECESSARY TO COMMENT ON ALL PROMPTS

Preparation for teaching

▪ Necessary resources and materials are organised and readily available in advance of the lesson

Teaching approaches

▪ The lesson is guided by expected learning outcomes which are linked to the curriculum and which are shared with the pupils

▪ The lesson is well structured (introduction, development, conclusion-review)

▪ A range of teaching approaches is used:- Teacher and pupil questioning- Active learning including play- Guided activity and discovery- Co-operative/collaborative learning- Talk and discussion- Environment-based learning- Higher-order thinking and problem solving

▪ Necessary and relevant resources including ICT by teacher and/or pupils are used to support pupils’ learning

▪ The varying needs and abilities of pupils are catered for through the use of differentiation

▪ Teacher questioning is clear, includes lower and higher order questions and stimulates response from pupils

▪ Effective use is made of opportunities to develop literacy and numeracy skills

▪ Attention is given to the consolidation of pupils’ learning

▪ Constructive feedback is provided to pupils on their learning and teaching and learning is amended in the light of that feedback

Management of pupils

▪ Teacher-pupil and pupil-pupil interactions are respectful

▪ The pupils’ efforts are affirmed

▪ The teacher has high and realistic expectations of the pupils

Observation/comments

1 This schedule provides a menu from which schools should select the aspects of practice appropriate to the focus of their self-evaluation.

▪ Pupils’ contributions and questions are welcome

Pupils’ engagement in learning

▪ Pupils work purposefully during the lesson

▪ Pupils are interested in the lesson content

▪ All pupils participate in the lesson

▪ Pupils are properly challenged in their learning

▪ There is progression in the pupils’ learning

▪ Pupils achieve the expected learning outcome(s) of the lesson

Key points discussed: Strengths identified: Agreed areas for development:

Signed (Teacher)

Date

Signed (Observer)

Date

Template for teaching and learning reflection/ review/ observation

LESSON REVIEW/OBSERVATION SCHEDULE

Class: No of pupils: Date: Teacher:

Curricular area:

Time: Duration: Observer:

Areas to be reviewed(select relevant aspects of practice from the sample schedule)

Observation/comments

Key points discussed: Strengths identified Agreed areas for development:

Signed (Teacher):

Date:

Signed (Observer):

Date: