QUESTIONS TO AID CLASSROOMOBSERVATION

 

Focus on pupils

Attitude

  1. Are all the pupils concentrating?
  2. Are they confident about what they are doing?
  3. Are they involved in, and stimulated by their work?
  4. Are they proud of their work?
  5. Are some or all of them able to work independently?

 

Relationships

  • Are they discussing their work?
  • Are they asking questions?
  • Are they co-operating with each other?
  • Are relationships good?
  • Do pupils share responsibility?

 

Understanding

  • Do they know why they are doing this work?
  • Do they know what they will be doing next?
  • Are they working at an appropriate level in ICT for their age?

 

Learning

  • What is enabling their learning?
  • Are any pupils off task?

 

Focus on teaching

Styles and Strategies

  • What teaching style has the teacher chosen?
  • Is the choice of style appropriate to the needs of all?
  • How do you know?
  • Does the teacher have a range of strategies for different pupils?
  • Is the teacher using his/her time well?

 

 

 

Resources

  • What ICT resources has the teacher chosen?
  • Is the teacher competent in the use of the ICT resources?
  • Are they appropriate to both the needs of the pupils and the curriculum?

 

Feedback

  • How does the teacher keep pupils focused on tasks?
  • Is the teacher using positive reinforcement?

 

Focus on learning environment

Display

  • Does it recognise pupils’ achievements in ICT?
  • Does it support pupils’ learning?
  • Does it reflect use of ICT to support curriculum subjects?
  • Is it attractive?

 

Organisation

  • Is space used well?
  • Are pupils able to get the resources they need?
  • Is ICT the focus?

 

 

LESSON OBSERVATIONPROFORMA

To Record Lesson ObservationOutcomes

 

LESSON CONTEXT :

 

 

 

OBSERVATIONS ON :

 

COMMENTS

 

BEST PRACTICE

 

ADDITIONAL SUPPORT

 

Teacher knowledge

- content and teaching styles

 

Expectations of pupils

 

 

Classroom organisation and management

 

Pupil response

 

Pupil progress and attainment

 

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