Lesson Observation Notes

A MEMBER OF THE LONDON PROVIDERS PARTNERSHIP
This form is for use during the lesson observation. A standards prompt sheet is provided to assist the observer.
Key information from this sheet should be used to write the Lesson Observation Summary Form.

Student Teacher

School

Class

Date

Observer

Lesson time

Lesson Theme

Main Focus of Observation to be discussed with the ST in advance:

Secondary Lesson Observation Summary Form

This form is for use as a summary of key features from the Lesson Observation: notes form and may contribute to the Student Teachers' evidence base when claiming success in achieving the QTS standards. From a single observation it may not be possible to comment in all sections.

Student Teacher

School

Subject

Class

Date & time

Lesson Theme

Teaching Standards - What evidence has the observation provided of the Student Teacher’s progress against the Standards?
TS1 high expectations, TS2 promotion of progression, TS3 subject knowledge, TS4 planning and teaching well-structured lessons,
TS5 response to pupils’ strengths and needs, TS6 use of assessment, TS7 classroom management,TS8 wider professional responsibilities
Strengths/Further comments

Standard

Targets/Areas for development

Standard
1-8 ( for mentor or ST’s use)

Observer’s signature
Student Teacher’s signature

1 Set high expectations which inspire, motivate and challenge pupils establish a safe and stimulating environment for pupils, rooted in mutual respect set goals that stretch and challenge pupils of all backgrounds, abilities and dispositions demonstrate consistently the positive attitudes, values and behaviour which are expected of pupils.

2 Promote good progress and outcomes by pupils be accountable for attainment, progress and outcomes of the pupils plan teaching to build on pupils’ capabilities and prior knowledge guide pupils to reflect on the progress they have made and their emerging needs demonstrate knowledge and understanding of how pupils learn and how this impacts on teaching encourage pupils to take a responsible and conscientious attitude to their own work and study.

3 Demonstrate good subject and curriculum knowledge have a secure knowledge of the relevant subject(s) and curriculum areas, foster and maintain pupils’ interest in the subject, and address misunderstandings demonstrate a critical understanding of developments in the subject and curriculum areas, and promote the value of scholarship demonstrate an understanding of and take responsibility for promoting high standards of literacy, articulacy and the correct use of standard English, whatever the teacher’s specialist subject if teaching early reading, demonstrate a clear understanding of systematic synthetic phonics if teaching early mathematics, demonstrate a clear understanding of appropriate teaching strategies.

4 Plan and teach well-structured lessons impart knowledge and develop understanding through effective use of lesson time promote a love of learning and children’s intellectual curiosity set homework and plan other out-of-class activities to consolidate and extend the knowledge and understanding pupils have acquired reflect systematically on the effectiveness of lessons and approaches to teaching contribute to the design and provision of an engaging curriculum within the relevant subject area(s).

5 Adapt teaching to respond to the strengths and needs of all pupils know when and how to differentiate appropriately, using approaches which enable pupils to be taught effectively have a secure understanding of how a range of factors can inhibit pupils’ ability to learn, and how best to overcome these demonstrate an awareness of the physical, social and intellectual development of children, and know how to adapt teaching to support pupils’ education at