Snapshot Lesson Observation Report

SNAPSHOT’ LESSON OBSERVATION REPORT

TEACHER: / DATE: / / PERIOD:

CLASS: LEVEL:

/ SUBJECT:
ROOM: / TOPIC:
Key:  = magic üüü = very well done üü = well done ü = done ! = needs attention
NO/A = not observed/applicable… in this lesson

§ LESSON PLANNING - a richer learning experience is achieved when lessons are planned

Logical lesson plan
Resources available and used as required
Range of activities: variety and suitability for the class

§ LESSON DELIVERY - there are a few constants and many variables in a successful lesson

Greeting/welcome
‘Do Now’ or focussing exercise
Clear linkage of the lesson, to previous/next lesson(s)
Stated goals for the lesson
Activities are ‘time delimited’
Students working individually/
groups/teams
Pupil participation/contribution to the lesson/ as teachers
Level of academic challenge
Acknowledgement of participation/contributions
Checking for understanding during the lesson
Monitoring for work done
Providing feedback/feedforward
Assistance provided for individuals/group/class
Promoting thinking via problem solving, questioning, etc
Motivation: a stimulus for the students/lesson
Pace, momentum and timing of the lesson
Summary review/audit/report back/conclusion on lesson
Administration done
Farewell and orderly dismissal

§ THE TEACHER - ‘making a difference’ is an awesome opportunity and responsibility

Demeanour
Voice, volume, modulation etc
Informal interactions/humour
Making contact and developing relationships with pupils
Language
Mannerisms
Listens… Responds…
Acknowledges/celebrates progress/PB/success
Sensitive to race, culture, equity, gender etc issues
Balance between teacher/pupil focussed activities, time out

§ MANAGEMENT - teaching and learning don’t just ‘happen’ but when they do it’s magic

Punctual to class and a prompt, orderly start to the lesson
Enrol and control achieved
Enrol and control maintained
Good behaviour acknowledged
Misbehaviour dealt with appropriately…
Systems used…
Paper trail established and maintained…
Targeting misbehaviour by monitoring and circulation
Appropriate teaching/learning environment established

§ STUDENTS - we are here to advantage students, yet it appears that some don’t realise that

Arrival and entry / (Lates: )
Punctual and prompt start
Basic equipment present
eg pens, ex books, texts etc
Basic routines: seating plan, one speaker at a time, hands up, no calling out, etc etc
Social skilling
General class atmosphere
Number of students who are engaged at 15 min intervals / / / / /

§ CLASSROOM - every classroom ‘says’ something about it’s teacher and their subject

Clean and tidy
Ventilation/heating/lighting
Students’ work on show
Subject related work on show
Culturally related items on show
Décor enhancements
Safety issues

§ PHYSICAL EDUCATION – more, much more, than just letting off steam

Field management achieved
Warm up/warm down
New skills explained, demonstrated, reviewed
Non participants handled appropriately
Safety issues addressed
Timely dismissal

§ BOOKWORK CHECKED/UP TO DATE WITH MARKING/RECORDS - paper rulz

Bookwork checked and annotated recently (as dated) / ( )
Letter home as appropriate or top work/books acknowledged
Assessments/tests recorded
Study/exam skills taught
Attendance records up to date

§ SCHOOL RULES - doing the right thing isn’t always easy, but it is always right

MASSEY WAY

Class on time
Prepared for work
Listening quietly
Following instructions
Respect others/environment
Uniform
Cell phones/Walkmen/MP3 etc
Social up-skilling

§ GENERAL COMMENTS - there is no such thing as a perfect lesson, but don’t stop trying

Signature:

§ Where to next?

Some goals…
Some strategies…
Expected outcomes…

HENRY KANIUK

STAFF SUPPORT

MASSEY HIGH SCHOOL VERSION 8 19/6/08

Name:

OBSERVATION LESSON PLANNING OUTLINE

(TO BE FILLED IN AND MADE AVAILABLE PRIOR TO THE START OF THE LESSON)

CLASS ROOM DATE

SUBJECT TOPIC

KEY AIMS FOR THIS LESSON:

RESOURCES:

SPECIAL FEATURE(S)/STRATEGIES YOU ARE USING IN THIS LESSON

OTHER (POSSIBLY NON-CONTENT) AIMS YOU MAY BE TRYING TO ACHIEVE TODAY

PTO

LESSON PLAN

TIME / TEACHER ACTIVITY / PUPIL ACTIVITY

YOU DO NOT HAVE TO FILL IN ALL THE ROWS.

STUDENT REVIEW: CLASS DATE

Dear Student

During this period I will be doing an observation of the lesson and providing your teacher with some feedback on how the lesson went. The report covers such things as: did the lesson start on time, were there sufficient resources, was the content pitched at the right level, were the students engaged, did the lesson finish on time etc. The whole aim of this exercise is to improve your teacher’s skills for the benefit of all students, including YOU!

I have chosen you randomly and I would like you to provide some feedback ON THIS LESSON ONLY. The teacher will have planned and delivered this lesson with the class in mind. How effective do you think the lesson was?

Basically, the teacher has to create a suitable environment where teaching (the teacher’s job) and learning (the pupils’ job, your job!) can happen successfully, and then teach the lesson effectively.

Please write down your observations, comments, and helpful suggestions on TODAY’S lesson. Throughout the lesson ask yourself “What is the teacher doing TODAY to help the class and me learn?” then write down your comments.

Feel free to comment on the good things you see happening and also things that you would want changed/improved.

Please carry out this task sensibly and do not discuss what you are doing with your friends during class (I want your views, and discussion will disrupt the lesson!). Use both sides of this sheet if you need to.

You may if you wish write your name in the space below. This is NOT compulsory… but would be helpful!

Thank you for your comments, which will be read by the teacher of this lesson and me.