Sample teaching and learning reflection/ review/
observation schedule
Class:
Sample Lesson Observation Schedule1
No of pupils:
Date:
Teacher:
Curricular area:
Time:
Duration:
Observer:
NOTE: SELECT RELEVANT POINTS DURING LESSON OBSERVATION. IT IS NOT NECESSARY TO COMMENT
ON ALL PROMPTS
Preparation for teaching
Observation/comments
Necessary resources and materials are organised and readily
available in advance of the lesson
Teaching approaches
The lesson is guided by expected learning outcomes which are
linked to the curriculum and which are shared with the pupils
The lesson is well structured (introduction, development,
conclusion-review)
A range of teaching approaches is used:
Teacher and pupil questioning
Active learning including play
Guided activity and discovery
Co-operative/collaborative learning
Talk and discussion
Environment-based learning
Higher-order thinking and problem solving
Necessary and relevant resources including ICT by teacher
and/or pupils are used to support pupils learning
The varying needs and abilities of pupils are catered for through
the use of differentiation
Teacher questioning is clear, includes lower and higher order
questions and stimulates response from pupils
Effective use is made of opportunities to develop literacy and
numeracy skills
Attention is given to the consolidation of pupils learning
Constructive feedback is provided to pupils on their learning and
teaching and learning is amended in the light of that feedback
Management of pupils
Teacher-pupil and pupil-pupil interactions are respectful
The pupils efforts are affirmed
The teacher has high and realistic expectations of the pupils
Pupils contributions and questions are welcome
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This schedule provides a menu from which schools should select the aspects of practice appropriate to
the focus of their self-evaluation.
Pupils engagement in learning
Pupils work purposefully during the lesson
Pupils are interested in the lesson content
All pupils participate in the lesson
Pupils are properly challenged in their learning
There is progression in the pupils learning
Pupils achieve the expected learning outcome(s) of the lesson
Key points discussed:
Strengths identified:
Agreed areas for development:
Signed (Teacher)
Signed (Observer)
Date
Date
Template for teaching and learning reflection/ review/ observation
LESSON REVIEW/OBSERVATION SCHEDULE
Class:
No of pupils:
Date:
Teacher:
Curricular
area:
Time:
Duration:
Observer:
Areas to be reviewed
(select relevant aspects of practice from the
sample schedule)
Key points discussed:
Observation/comments
Strengths identified
Agreed areas for
development:
Signed (Teacher):
Signed (Observer):
Date:
Date: