MCT Lesson Observation

Student teachers name: Haya Grade Level: Grade 5

Unit/Lesson: Electricity Date7 November 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
Critical Reflection X
Strengths of the lesson:

Good start to the lesson with lots of questions and opportunity for the children to speak
Effective classroom management at the beginning of the lesson (but see below)
Very nice contact and interaction with the children
Very good hands-on activities which engaged the children most of the time
Good monitoring and evaluation
Good rapport with the students, especially on a one-to-one basis
Very nice scaffolding and support for weaker students

Areas for development:

As I said last time, try and be a bit more animated and enthusiastic, especially with the
opening activity
Dont be too long on the carpet as children get bored quickly
Be aware of what is going on in the classroom so you can prevent the noise level from rising
See areas in blue below.
 MCT Placement Feedback Form
Student Name: Haya Date: 7 November 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: Haya, I know you were sick last week but you must try your best not to be absent now 2
days is a long time when you only have 28 days altogether

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: Make sure you follow the guidelines above for your lesson plans discuss this with you
MST where necessary NO LESSON PLAN!!!

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: Again, all fine here, just try and be a bit more animated

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: As I said last time, using questions is an excellent way of extending learning how about
some deeper level questions the next time?

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:

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: You should be including the above in your reflections or research notes.