PK
Subject Knowledge for Teaching
Observation and Feedback Report
Trainee teacher:
School/setting:
Subject:
Joint review:
Yes
Date:
Mentor:
Programme/year:
No
Feedback (This should arise from observation of the lesson, scrutiny of the trainee’s files and pupils work: reference should
be made to the subject knowledge standard (TS3) with attention to pupil progress and attainment (TS2 and TS6)
Subject Targets and Actions
Lesson observation: Using the grading descriptors for TS2, TS3 and TS6 and the SKfT Guidance for Observers, at this
point your practice has been judged as a grade: (indicate as appropriate).
Grade 1
Grade 2
Grade 3
Grade 4 (need for enhanced support)
Signed (trainee):
Date
Signed (subject teacher/mentor):
Date:
ACTION: (1) Upload to trainee e-Portfolio (PebblePad) (2) Mentor and placement tutor: copy for records.
PK
SKfT Lesson Observations – Guidance for Observers
Has the trainee teacher demonstrated an
understanding of:
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The key concepts, language and skills relevant to the
subject area?
Progression in the subject area?
Connections to other topics?
Methods of assessment for this topic?
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Has the trainee teacher displayed:
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A range of appropriate teaching skills and strategies?
An ability to plan appropriate activities using appropriate
resources?
An understanding of the appropriate use of ICT for this
topic?
An awareness of common errors and misconceptions?
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Has the trainee teacher demonstrated:
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An ability to make the topic accessible to all pupils?
An ability to support pupils in overcoming errors and
misconceptions?
An ability to ask an appropriate range of questions in
relation to the topic?
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Has the trainee teacher:
Displayed an enthusiasm for the subject?
Conveyed the relevance of the subject?
Displayed confidence in responding to
pupils’ questions?
Different teaching strategies are planned for and demonstrated;
A range of skills are used (e.g.: modelling, explaining, questioning,
scaffolding);
The activities chosen enable pupils to meet learning objectives;
The resources are appropriate to topic, ability level (including
extension work and support work);
ICT is used in teaching appropriately to enhance the learning
experience. The benefits of pupils using ICT are explained;
Lesson plan identifies common misconceptions or areas that can lead
to error.
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Planning shows key points to be delivered (could be through
outcomes);
Key vocabulary identified;
Vocabulary displayed around room;
Objectives relate to key concepts and skills;
Lesson plan shows links to prior learning;
Prior learning is referred to in lesson;
Plan shows progression in learning and level of task through lesson;
Links are made to other areas pupils have studied or to where this
topic will help with other areas;
Trainee explains how the lesson relates to the ‘bigger picture’;
Pupils can see the ‘learning journey’;
Assessment opportunities identified on plan;
Assessment methods are clearly explained and used appropriately;
Assessment links to objectives (could be in plenary).
Lesson plan shows awareness of needs of individuals;
Level of vocabulary is accessible to pupils;
Subject specific vocabulary introduced at appropriate point;
All pupils are engaged in learning;
Trainee picks up pupil errors;
Errors and misconceptions are either pre-empted by explanation or
are corrected when demonstrated by pupils. This is done in a manner
appropriate to pupil;
Sequences of questions are planned and shown on lesson plan;
Open and closed questions are used;
Questions are at appropriate level;
Responses lead to further appropriate questions.
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Trainee is well prepared for lesson;
Style of presentation engages pupils;
Trainee displays enthusiasm through use of voice;
Trainee displays enthusiasm through facial and body language;
Pupils are aware of why the topic is being taught, where it links with
overall learning;
Practical applications explained as appropriate;
Pupils’ questions are answered or developed appropriately;
Trainee can support pupils in finding answers for their questions;
Trainee can use their own experiences to add interest and
information.