1. TASK 4.2
How would you as a teacher trainer introduce the peer lesson observation?
From observing this kind of adaptation, I’ve increasingly found myself looking for ways to include
exercises and activity types that encourage the students to personalize and localize the target
language. In other words, if I can produce materials that allow teachers to personalize and
localize then they won’t need to repurpose the materials in the first place.
Which observation tasks could be interesting for your trainer? Write down some
ideas
The example below shows a form designed by a trainer to encourage inexperienced teachers on
a pre-service course to focus on how new language is introduced. The first three columns require
some kind of straightforward reporting back of what happened but the fourth column demands a
response from the observer and in this way it begins to develop the observer’s evaluative skills.
Stage The The method The Comment on
language used to activities the success
taught and present new used to of the
practised language practise the methods and
language techniques
used
1
2
3
4
5
How would you prepare your visit with the trainer ? Which information do you need before
the observation?
With a previous interview. The information needed is the level and age of ss as well as a little
background info on the teacher and his relationship with his students.
3. What´s the purpose of this observation?
To give reliable feedback on the aspects that could be improved.
How long should the lesson observation last?
From 30 minutes to one hour

2. How would you write down your feedback sheet ? which you could use for your future
lesson observations?
The notes should be organized, the themes written down and if possible, video or audio could be
recorded
How would you manage the feedback – discussion? Write down the most important rules
1.- Don´t lose the focus on the purpose of the observation
2.- Keep calm
3.- Be specific. Be analytic. Be helpful
What happens if the trainer fails? What advice would you give him/her?
The trainer should not be feeling judged. Probably the advice after reviewing the weakest points,
should be to prepare a second session, focused on the improvement of the flaws.
What does the trainer do , if he does not accept the feedback of the
trainer? Invite him/ her to do another presentation
Is a second visit possible? Whit the same trainer?
Yes it is.