Observations
Teachers usually have two lesson observations: Drop-in observation and Full observations.
Drop-in Observations
Drop-in observations are informal lesson observations. They last around 15 minutes and are held at the earliest opportunity in order to identify any potential issues with teaching or classrooms. Drop-in observations take place whenever the TM deems them necessary but the TM tells teachers in advance.
After a drop-in observation the TM may direct teachers to the Teacher Knowledge Bank if further support is required.
Full Observations
Procedure
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TM Produces a Lesson Observation Rota at least 3 days before the first full observation and makes it available to the all teaching staff.
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TM Organises an individual pre-observation meeting to briefly discuss the observation checklist. Teachers can suggest areas of their teaching on which they would like specific feedback.
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Teachers hand in or email their lesson plan for the observed lesson before the observation starts.
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TM writes up the observation feedback report.
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TM follows up the observation with a brief discussion with the teacher within two working days from the observation, then completes and emails a final Teacher Observation Report to teacher and HO within 5 working days.
Observation Lesson Plan
Teachers need to complete a Lesson Plan form and hand it to the TM before a full observation.
Observation Checklist
An ANGLO Teacher Observation Checklist must be completed by the TM for each full observation, then handed in to the teachers to keep. ANGLO will keep a copy.
Assessment: 3: Very good, 2: Good, 1: Unsatisfactory, N/O: Not Observed
*Any items marked Not Observed should be explained where appropriate
