The document discusses the objectives and process of peer observation and evaluation in schools. It aims to promote reflective practice and facilitate learning through observing colleagues teach, with the goal of providing constructive feedback to help foster professional development. Teachers are provided guidance on arranging observations, conducting them, and effectively framing feedback by starting positively and focusing on improvements.

1. Peer Observation
&
Evaluation
Charlotte Wilson

2. Today’s Aims
• To discuss the overall objectives of Peer
Observation and Evaluation.
• To provide clarity on the Peer Observation
and Evaluation process.
• To discuss the most effective way to feedback
to colleagues.

3. Peer Observation
What’s the Point?
Reflective Practice
Facilitates Learning
Focus on Development
Cross-curricula approach fosters good practice
Benchmark standards for whole-school teaching and learning

4. Activity
Pair Work
Consider the benefits of observing each other
teaching
• Write down three of the most positive factors
you can think of.
• Write down three negative issues that could
potentially arise.

5. Pre-Observation Checklist
Arrange the best time for an observation to take place.
If there are any issues, e.g. timetable clashes, refer to the
HOD allocated to your group.
Please meet informally and
briefly discuss the topic you are
going to be teaching.
Please provide a copy of your lesson plan
in advance.

6. Please complete the following
sentences:

8. Learning is…

9. Who is teaching? Who is learning?

10. Please watch the video on the following
slide.
Consider:
Who is teaching? Who is learning?

12. Observing is…
Active
Engaging with the external
Multisensory

13. Observing is not…

14. Observing Colleagues
This is a positive learning experience.
Bring the Peer Teacher Evaluation Form with you to the lesson.
Be aware of both verbal and non-verbal communication between the teacher and students.
Respect others!

15. Classroom Observation Form
• Filled in for every lesson observed
• One per lesson (even if two colleagues observe)
Key Focus Areas:
• Lesson Planning
• Lesson Implementation and Teaching
Methodology
• Classroom Management

16. Peer Teacher Evaluation Form
The main areas of focus are as follows:
Teaching and Learning
• Clear aims and objectives? • One form per teacher
• Engaging classroom activities? • Filled in at the end of the
• Positive relationships with learners? observation process.
• Realistic timescales in relation to tasks set?
Classroom Management and Behavior
• Clear expectations?
• Well managed learners?
Assessment
• Assignments are marked and corrected?
• Parents are aware of pupil progress?

17. Giving Feedback
Framing your feedback effectively is key:
Ask the person being observed how they think the lesson went.
Start with the positives:
What went well? How might you build on this?
Why?
Feedback as a learning tool for development:
What could be improved or developed?
How might this be achieved?
Keep it confidential

18. Activity
Group Work
What feedback could you give Miss Crazy-Twin
to nurture her professional development?
• Please discuss in small groups
• Please give some verbal feedback
• Please write a model comment

19. Group Lists
Group 1 Group 2 Group 3
Shimla James Hafeez
Laura Hafeeza Hana
Reena Hawwa Asokan
Charlotte Shaheeq Mehaboob
Group 4 Group 5
Oden Eda
Aslam Peiris
Misbah Bineetha
Najeeb Johnson

20. Questions or Comments?
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