 What is the aim of lesson observation?  Systems different in every college - number, length, focus, type, choice of observer  Ofsted grades:  1 Outstanding  2 Good  3 Requires improvement  4 Inadequate  Assessing quality of teaching  “grade descriptors”  best fit NOT a checklist

 NQTs are experienced observers!  What have you seen that is “outstanding”?  What have you seen that is “requiring improvement”?

 Read the lesson observation write-ups and decide on a grade – make sure you can justify the grade awarded  What are your “top tips” for lesson observation

 Be prepared for observers to talk to learners & check class/home work  Attendance & punctuality  Students should be working harder than the teacher!  Observers will be thinking about attainment  Individual needs  Learning & assessing/checking of learning - questioning technique, making appropriate interventions.  No trial runs/repeats!  Does the lesson engage, challenge and motivate learners?  Does the teacher/subject matter foster curiosity and enthusiasm?  Be aware of how you are helping to develop reading, writing, communication and maths skills – correct common and subject specific words  Make explicit the “skills for progression” students are developing e.g. creating independent learners.