The instructor Deepak Singh was observed teaching a grammar lesson on the past continuous tense to a class of 10 intermediate English students. The observer provided feedback on the instructor's planning, instruction, learning environment, professionalism, and use of technology. Overall, the instructor demonstrated proficient language skills, effective methodology, and good classroom management. Areas for improvement included assigning specific tasks for listening activities, exploiting materials more fully, and creating more opportunities for student speaking practice.

1. Last update: June 2020
IDL INSTRUCTOR OBSERVATION FORM:
Conducted by Administration
Instructor Name: (Danny) Deepak Singh Program: RSS/ASA Date: 05/16/23
Observer name: Terri Pleasant Level: Intermediate Number of Students: 10
Subject/ Text: Grammar Topic & Skill: Past Continuous (affirmative, negative, interrogative)
PLANNING
⃣ Targeted Objective(s) ⃣ Appropriate Assessment/ Feedback ⃣ Appropriate Materials & Activities
Observations and Evidence:
• Instruction and assessment demonstrated
• Materials make effective use of online format
to engage students and enhance learning
Strengths:
You utilize a variety of materials that align with the
learning outcomes.
Areas for Improvement/Suggestions:
As I did not observe the entire lesson, this is general
advice:
Start the lesson with the objective, then revisit it at
the end of the lesson so learners can reflect on their
progress.
Point out the learning goals for each activity and
how they connect to the course learning objectives.
Distinguished (D) Accomplished (A) Proficient (P) Developing (Dv) Improvement Needed (I)
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2. Last update: June 2020
INSTRUCTION
⃣ Content Knowledge ⃣x Effective Methodology Usage ⃣x Delivery of Instruction
⃣x Leveled Communication ⃣ 70/30 Ratio
Observations and Evidence:
You explained the grammar and asked “do you
understand”.
You ask concept check questions e.g.“How do we
change ___ to past continuous?” and remind students
of form
You ask if there are words students don’t understand.
You instructed students to listen to more than one
song, simply listen.
10 students were logged in but only 6 were fully
participating.
Strengths:
You grade your language and use a variety of
materials and activity types to engage learners.
Areas for Improvement/Suggestions:
When you type answers in the chat, be sure to use
correct punctuation. Typing in the meeting chat is
reminiscent of texting but because you are modeling
the language it is important to be accurate.
Instead of asking students if there are words they do
not understand, provide support by pre-teaching
words you suspect are challenging, or provide a
meaningful memorable challenge by eliciting the
meaning.
Whenever doing listening activities, assign learners a
specific task. They need to know what to listen for.
Avoid using too many songs. It is better to exploit
one well than to play many without purposeful
activities.
Distinguished (D) Accomplished (A) Proficient (P) Developing (Dv) Improvement Needed (I)
LEARNING ENVIRONMENT
⃣xClassroom Management ⃣ Routines/Procedures ⃣ Mini-group’s activities ⃣xAwareness of Dynamics
Observations and Evidence:
You give learners sufficient time to complete
exercises
You remind students they need to participate to be
marked present
You lead learners in carrying out active learning
tasks
Some activities are timed
Strengths:
You have a very friendly tone and offer learners
positive feedback.
Areas for Improvement/Suggestions:
Encourage learners to explain their answers and to
ask clarifying questions.
Distinguished (D) Accomplished (A) Proficient (P) Developing (Dv) Improvement Needed (I)

3. Last update: June 2020
PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE & RESPONSIBILITIES
⃣ Professional Development ⃣xProfessional Demeanor ⃣x Knowledge of Students
Observations and Evidence:
You implement aspects of BEI’s Total Activity
Approach
You address the learners in a way that is focused on
the lesson but not rigid
Strengths:
You use only English in class and give learners
opportunity to practice the target language.
You engage the learners in an entertaining yet
educational environment.
Areas for Improvement/Suggestions:
• Create more opportunities for student talk
time
• Introduce authentic learning materials
Distinguished (D) Accomplished (A) Proficient (P) Developing (Dv) Improvement Needed (I)
USE OF TECHNOLOGY
⃣x Instructional tools function properly ⃣x Effective use of tools and technologies that enhance learning
Observations and Evidence:
Proficient us of MS Teams
Interactive exercises (Englishworksheets.com)
Kahoot
Share videos (songs)
Strengths:
You are resourceful in this area.
Areas for Improvement/Suggestions:
At this level, after doing an exercise as a whole
group, you can set learners to complete interactive
exercises on their own and also in groups in break out
rooms, thus making the task more active.
Distinguished (D) Accomplished (A) Proficient (P) Developing (Dv) Improvement Needed (I)
Additional Observer’s Comments:
A must-have resource for teaching tenses is Graham Workman’s Concept Questions and Timelines
Another excellent resource is Rosemary Aitken’s Teaching Tenses
Instructor’s Feedback and Comments:
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Signature of Instructor Date
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Signature of Administrator Date
05/16/23