T-PLUS ( TEACHERS’ PROFESSIONAL LEARNING and UNLIMITED SHARING ) May, 2014 GIRNE AMERICAN UNIVERSITY By Funda Çetin OBSERVATIONSin SCHOOL OF FOREIGN LANGUAGES at IZMIR UNIVERSITY of ECONOMICS IZMIR UNIVERSITY of ECONOMICS IZMIR UNIVERSITY OF ECONOMICS - TDU

AIM English language teachers and teachers of other languages at the School of Foreign Languages, whether in the Preparatory School or in Faculty, may be expected to be observed by their colleagues, members of the administration, their co-ordinators and members of the Teacher Development Unit (TDU). IZMIR UNIVERSITY OF ECONOMICS - TDU

The aim of the TDU observations is threefold: First, that instructors are afforded the opportunity to discuss the effectiveness of the lesson observed. Second, that the suggestions offered in feedback will be reflected upon and implemented in future lessons. Third, that the teachers receive, on a one- to-one basis, recognition that their teaching is being appreciated. IZMIR UNIVERSITY OF ECONOMICS - TDU

PROCESS seven The process consists of seven stages: 1. informing the teachers that they are to be observed and arranging a time, 2. the pre-observation chat, 3. the observation itself, 4. immediate reaction to the observation by the teacher, 5. guided reflection by both the teacher and the observer on the lesson (using the feedback form developed by the TDU), 6. feedback, 7. follow-up. IZMIR UNIVERSITY OF ECONOMICS - TDU

RECORDED FEEDBACK SESSION IZMIR UNIVERSITY OF ECONOMICS - TDU

LESSON OBSERVATION CHECKLIST FOR DEVELOPMENTAL PURPOSES A. The students B. The teacher’s and the students’ use of L1 an/or another medium C. The teacher’s use of the target language D. The teacher’s manner and presence E. Classroom management F. Language presentation G. Language practice H. Lesson content and materials IZMIR UNIVERSITY OF ECONOMICS - TDU

LESSON OBSERVATION CHECKLIST FOR DEVELOPMENTAL PURPOSES A. The students 1. Their attention to and interest in the lesson, interaction and participation IZMIR UNIVERSITY OF ECONOMICS - TDU

LESSON OBSERVATION CHECKLIST FOR DEVELOPMENTAL PURPOSES B. The teacher’s and the students’ use of L1 an/or another medium 2. Used only when absolutely necessary IZMIR UNIVERSITY OF ECONOMICS - TDU

LESSON OBSERVATION CHECKLIST FOR DEVELOPMENTAL PURPOSES C. The teacher’s use of the target language 3. Accuracy (grammar and pronunciation )and clarity 4. Appropriate grading and rate of speech 5. Relevance = Appropriate TTT IZMIR UNIVERSITY OF ECONOMICS - TDU

LESSON OBSERVATION CHECKLIST FOR DEVELOPMENTAL PURPOSES D. The teacher’s manner and presence 6. Eye contact and spread of attention 7. Facial expressions and gestures 8. Rapport and response to class IZMIR UNIVERSITY OF ECONOMICS - TDU

LESSON OBSERVATION CHECKLIST FOR DEVELOPMENTAL PURPOSES E. Classroom management 9. Using seating arrangements effectively (monitoring, providing support and student interaction) 10. Giving clear instructions (time limits included) with appropriate and effective checking 11. Use of board and/or equipment and visuals IZMIR UNIVERSITY OF ECONOMICS - TDU

LESSON OBSERVATION CHECKLIST FOR DEVELOPMENTAL PURPOSES F. Language presentation 12. Giving the class clear lesson objectives 13. Giving the language in context 14. Staging and lesson flow IZMIR UNIVERSITY OF ECONOMICS - TDU

LESSON OBSERVATION CHECKLIST FOR DEVELOPMENTAL PURPOSES G. Language practice 15. Checking the understading of the new language including pronunciation 16. Providing practice of new language items in context 17. Providing correction and feedback IZMIR UNIVERSITY OF ECONOMICS - TDU

LESSON OBSERVATION CHECKLIST FOR DEVELOPMENTAL PURPOSES H. Lesson content and materials 18. Appropriate exploitation of (supplementary) materials and videos 19. Pre-teaching L2 for the tasks and activities the students are going to do 20. Summarising the content of the lesson to include some evidence of learning IZMIR UNIVERSITY OF ECONOMICS - TDU