Lesson observation is not as daunting as it may seem. The most important thing is to make sure the feedback you get is both honest and constructive. It should be geared towards helping you improve as a teacher and not to put you down. The process is partly an interaction between the observed and the observer and preparation for this should take place well in advance.
Regardless of whether a teacher is being observed now or next year, each lesson should be approached as though it were being watched by an observer. That way the teacher gets used to planning and preparing lessons thoroughly and will be ready for when the inevitable does happen.
It's vital to treat the whole procedure as if it were like any normal day. If you're nervous or too self conscious about the process then you probably will not perform your best. To this end, make sure you don't try to put on a show of things. Just be the same as you are every day and the feedback will be far more valuable because it will reflect the real you.
If you're an assessor then to make things interesting you may wish to observe the reactions of the children more than the teacher. It might be worth noting how often they smile or laugh and what their body language is telling you. A successful teacher will often do less talking and allow the students to have their say, making the class more engaging.
The whole experience of being observed or being the observer is part of a learning process. If you're an observer then always be on the lookout for what makes certain teachers able to command their audience more than others. Some teachers have a way of dealing with their subject and their students that could help provide feedback for other teachers.
Teachers that wish to have a recording of their observation might well be able to get one from the school. This, along with a recording of the feedback, can really help to pinpoint those ares which can be strengthened. If the teacher really works on those areas which are a weakness then they'll be able to approach the next assessment with confidence.
What is often overlooked is the student. They can provide some valuable feedback to teachers about how the class is perceived. Students are far more aware of what makes a good lesson than people sometimes give them credit for. By asking students about various aspects of the lessons you'll hear things that could help improve their learning experience, which in the end is very important.
Effective lesson observation is a partnership between the observed and the observer However, it starts long before the assessment. Teachers that are willing to improve and learn from students and assessors should thrive when they are assessed in the future.
Regardless of whether a teacher is being observed now or next year, each lesson should be approached as though it were being watched by an observer. That way the teacher gets used to planning and preparing lessons thoroughly and will be ready for when the inevitable does happen.
It's vital to treat the whole procedure as if it were like any normal day. If you're nervous or too self conscious about the process then you probably will not perform your best. To this end, make sure you don't try to put on a show of things. Just be the same as you are every day and the feedback will be far more valuable because it will reflect the real you.
If you're an assessor then to make things interesting you may wish to observe the reactions of the children more than the teacher. It might be worth noting how often they smile or laugh and what their body language is telling you. A successful teacher will often do less talking and allow the students to have their say, making the class more engaging.
The whole experience of being observed or being the observer is part of a learning process. If you're an observer then always be on the lookout for what makes certain teachers able to command their audience more than others. Some teachers have a way of dealing with their subject and their students that could help provide feedback for other teachers.
Teachers that wish to have a recording of their observation might well be able to get one from the school. This, along with a recording of the feedback, can really help to pinpoint those ares which can be strengthened. If the teacher really works on those areas which are a weakness then they'll be able to approach the next assessment with confidence.
What is often overlooked is the student. They can provide some valuable feedback to teachers about how the class is perceived. Students are far more aware of what makes a good lesson than people sometimes give them credit for. By asking students about various aspects of the lessons you'll hear things that could help improve their learning experience, which in the end is very important.
Effective lesson observation is a partnership between the observed and the observer However, it starts long before the assessment. Teachers that are willing to improve and learn from students and assessors should thrive when they are assessed in the future.
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