MCT Lesson Observation

Student teachers name: Latefa Grade Level: Grade 3

Unit/Lesson: Maths Date: 24 October 2017

Competency Area E G S M U

(E = Excellent, G = Good, S = Satisfactory, M = Marginal, U = Unsatisfactory)

Professionalism X
Planning for learning X
(Includes knowledge & understanding of content)
Implementing and Managing Learning X
(Includes behavior management, language and delivery)
Monitoring, Assessment and Evaluation X X
Critical Reflection X
Strengths of the lesson:

Much better interaction with the children

Good monitoring and evaluation of student learning
Better planning and therefore a more effective lesson
Better explanations at the board of the rounding up/down process
Better classroom management would you be able to manage the class without your MST?
Children engaged and on task
Lots of peer learning
Lovely activity at the end which the children enjoyed do MUCH more like this
Areas for development:

You still need to speak louder I couldnt hear you very well
Continue to monitor/assess proactively whilst interacting with the children
Do you think you could give some more positive feedback?
You still need to work on being more authoritative and taking control of the lesson
See areas highlighted in blue below

Focus for next lesson:

Latefa, interaction with the children and monitoring are much improved and I loved the
activity/game at the end of the lesson. For the next two weeks you need to focus on teaching as
much as possible. Create/plan some activities and show them to your MST and at the same time
ask her when you can teach and use the activities. Please keep me informed of your progress by
email or Whats App so I know you are being proactive and as dynamic as possible in the
classroom.
 MCT Placement Feedback Form
Student Name: Latefa Date: 24 October 2017
MCT: Dr Pauline Keith

Directions: The MCT and MST will use this to formally observe your teaching, offering you

Commitment to the Profession

Students demonstrate consistent attendance and punctuality
Students accept and respect school based authority structures, and complete reasonable request from
school MST and leadership
Students are prepared and ready for each lesson
Students actively participate in a range of school activities
Students build positive relationships with a range of stakeholders across the school community
Students accept responsibility for resolving work based problems with a growing level of independence
Students demonstrate a positive attitude towards teaching and learning
Comments: Important areas to focus on these next 2 weeks.

feedback based on the selected competencies for this Semester.

Planning for Learning
Completed lesson plan for every lesson, printed and available to MST and MCT upon request
Ensure lesson plans have sufficient detail to secure effective delivery
Lesson plans are linked to long range and unit plans
Learning objectives are testable and directly linked to curriculum outcomes
Lesson plans have clear assessment which includes formative and/or summative activities
Lesson plans are balanced securing lessons which are engaging, effective and student centered
Differentiation has been incorporated into lesson plans where appropriate and needed
Comments: Thank you for your lesson plan. When planning a lesson during the next 2 weeks make
sure you give your MST your lesson plan and include the areas highlighted in blue above.

Managing Learning
Uses cooperative learning as part of their learning environment
Uses appropriate classroom management strategies to secure a safe and effective learning environment
Establishes and manages classroom routines and transitions
Comments:

Implementing Learning
Implement strategies which continually motivate and maintain an effective classroom presence
Include a range of student centered activities in the lesson
Presents material which is accurate, meaningful and accessible to support student engagement and
learning
Sequences learning experiences logically
Lessons are paced to ensure students are appropriately engaged and challenged
Instructions are given at appropriate times within a lesson and are clear and concise
Appropriately uses a variety of questions that fit appropriately within the lesson context
Implements differentiated instruction to lessons taught
Comments: You need to ensure you do these in the next lesson again focus on these areas.

Assessment
Student are monitoring purposively in relation to learning and behavior
Utilize a range of effective formative assessment strategies to gauge student progress
Implement valid and reliable summative assessment strategies where appropriate
Students have organized a system to effectively record student data and information
Constructive feedback is provided to students in a timely and appropriate manner
Assessment data is used to inform planning and instruction
Comments: If you implement the above strategies they should help you with planning please include
these areas in your reflections.

Reflection on Practice
Reflect on wider educational matters such as ethics, morals, culture, historical contexts and how these
impact student learning leading to change of practice
Reflect on student learning
Reflect on their own practice leading to improvement of practice
Reflections are conducted and recorded consistently and are accessible to the MST and MCT
Comments: