Sample teaching and learning reflection/ review/
observation schedule
Class:
Sample Lesson Observation Schedule1
No of pupils:
Date:
Teacher:
Curricular area:
Time:
Duration:
Observer:
NOTE: SELECT RELEVANT POINTS DURING LESSON OBSERVATION. IT IS NOT NECESSARY TO COMMENT
ON ALL PROMPTS
Observation/comments
Preparation for teaching
▪ Necessary resources and materials are organised and readily
available in advance of the lesson
Teaching approaches
▪ The lesson is guided by expected learning outcomes which are
linked to the curriculum and which are shared with the pupils
▪ The lesson is well structured (introduction, development,
conclusion-review)
▪ A range of teaching approaches is used:
Teacher and pupil questioning
Active learning including play
Guided activity and discovery
Co-operative/collaborative learning
Talk and discussion
Environment-based learning
Higher-order thinking and problem solving
▪ Necessary and relevant resources including ICT by teacher
and/or pupils are used to support pupils’ learning
▪ The varying needs and abilities of pupils are catered for through
the use of differentiation
▪ Teacher questioning is clear, includes lower and higher order
questions and stimulates response from pupils
▪ Effective use is made of opportunities to develop literacy and
numeracy skills
▪ Attention is given to the consolidation of pupils’ learning
▪ Constructive feedback is provided to pupils on their learning and
teaching and learning is amended in the light of that feedback
Management of pupils
▪ Teacher-pupil and pupil-pupil interactions are respectful
▪ The pupils’ efforts are affirmed
▪ The teacher has high and realistic expectations of the pupils
▪ Pupils’ contributions and questions are welcome
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This schedule provides a menu from which schools should select the aspects of practice appropriate to
the focus of their self-evaluation.
Pupils’ engagement in learning
▪ Pupils work purposefully during the lesson
▪ Pupils are interested in the lesson content
▪ All pupils participate in the lesson
▪ Pupils are properly challenged in their learning
▪ There is progression in the pupils’ learning
▪ Pupils achieve the expected learning outcome(s) of the lesson
Key points discussed:
Strengths identified:
Agreed areas for development:
Signed (Teacher)
Signed (Observer)
Date
Date
Template for teaching and learning reflection/ review/ observation
LESSON REVIEW/OBSERVATION SCHEDULE
Class:
No of pupils:
Date:
Teacher:
Curricular area:
Time:
Duration:
Observer:
Areas to be reviewed
(select relevant aspects of practice from the
sample schedule)
Key points discussed:
Observation/comments
Strengths identified
Agreed areas for
development:
Signed (Teacher):
Signed (Observer):
Date:
Date: