Chairs’ Retreat
PRACTICES IN LESSON OBSERVATION
PRIOR TO THE LESSON
ASK…
lesson preview
 what to watch for
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DURING THE LESSON
OPENING/MOTIVATION
Routines
 Introduction
 Connections
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 past
learning
 students’ background
LESSON BODY
Lesson delivery
 Creativity
 Pacing
 Supplementary materials
 Interaction and discussion
 Students’ questions
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ACTIVITIES
Clear directions
 Time limit
 Groupings
 Variety
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STUDENTS
Favoring
 Differences
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INSTRUCTOR
voice tone/volume, eye contact
 humor
 tact
 interest, enthusiasm
 respect
 self-confidence
 professionalism
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CLASS CLIMATE
Distractions
 Affective
 Effective use of
space/time
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AFTER THE LESSON
FOLLOW-UP TO LESSON
What went well? How do you know?
 What would you change and why?
 What teaching strategies have been most
effective for you?
 What are the greatest challenges that you face
in teaching? How can you begin to strengthen
those areas?
 Was there anything that surprised you today?
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FOLLOW-UP TO LESSON
What did you notice about your students?
 Can you think of any other pedagogical
approach to this lesson that might improve the
learning process?
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