MENTOR FEEDBACK OBSERVATION REPORT

Participant’s name: Alexa Valencia

Institution: Karratha Senior High School
Name and signature of Mentor Teacher: Christopher Henley
Level of class: 7-8 Lesson focus: Compound and Complex Sentences
Date: 19/20 Time: 11:05-12:05pm
Lesson number: 2

NOTE: This lesson observation report provides a structure for observing, reporting and
commenting on a particular lesson taught by a participant. Teachers may follow their own report
format, while still paying attention to the aspects of teaching covered in the report below.

PREPARATION FOR TEACHING Not Developing Achieved

Achieved

Lesson plan completed in time for discussion and X

revision

Appropriate objectives/outcomes for level of X

class and stage of course

Content is appropriate X

Lesson has a language/skills focus X

Lesson plan is well structured X

Sequence is clear and appropriate X

Aids and materials appropriate and well X

organised

Lesson and materials appropriate for cultural X

background of learners

Comments:
Good mix of activities & materials A.V/direct teaching/etc.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS Not Developing Achieved

Achieved

Gave clear instructions X

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 Encouraged and listened to learners X

Spoke with clear, pleasant voice X

Used appropriate questioning X

Made effective use of non-verbal communication X

Comments: We can work together to create a list of appropriate instructions for next lesson.

IMPLEMENTATION Not Developing Achieved

Achieved

Used appropriate introductory procedures X

Motivated learners X

Included interactive activities X

Appropriate ratio of student/teacher talk X

Grammar explanations clear and effective X

Effective transition between activities X

Used questioning and eliciting effectively, and X

responded positively to answers

Gave effective explanations (e.g. of vocabulary or X

new concepts)

Used appropriate correction techniques X

Used positive reinforcement X

Maintained effective pacing X

Pausing used effectively X

Recognised and provided for different learning X

styles and backgrounds

Included effective, appropriate evaluation of X

student learning

Used appropriate closing procedures X

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Comments: A bit too long for simple/clause dependent activity, the students already had a firm
grasp on this concept.

CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT Not Developing Achieved

Achieved

Effective formation of pairs and groups N/A

Monitored group and pair work N/A

Teaching aids and equipment used effectively X

Appropriate use and organisation of whiteboard X

Developed positive rapport with students X

Managed real or potential problems satisfactorily X

Comments: The quiz was a good resource for consolidating knowledge. Nice to see Ayu and
Charity shutting down Night and Noi, keep working with the boys on their behaviour. Philip and
the girls were really engaged in some very dry ideas, well done on making it engaging.

Areas for improvement

Two or three areas for improvement for the next lesson(s):
It would be good to see Noi more engaged but I think he has other priorities at the moment. Try
talking to him to find his interests and adapt the lesson to suit them. The rest of the students will
be happy to follow this.

We will work on instructions together

Grade for lesson Satisfactory

Satisfactory = Pass i.e. The participant has demonstrated a reasonable level of understanding and
ability in lesson preparation, communication skills, implementation and class management, has
incorporated and implemented effectively a language focus in her/his lessons, has shown
willingness or ability to implement suggestions for improvement, and has demonstrated the
capacity to reflect on her/his own teaching practice.

Unsatisfactory = Not Pass i.e. The participant has not demonstrated a reasonable level of
understanding and ability in these areas, and has demonstrated little or no willingness or ability to
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implement suggestions for improvement over the Practicum period, as well as little or no capacity
to reflect on her/his own teaching practice.

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