1. Peer Observations Conrad Heyns & Joanna Norton

2. Background PAEP? 2 Blocks of 8 – 12 weeks and 600 students 35 staff members Regular observations Inspections New teachers

3. Research & Collaboration Staff meetings Reading articles Webinars Personal experience

4. Reflective Observations Setting parameters: Strengths Weaknesses Areas of improvement What is working well New ideas Staff development Peer feedback

5. Process Cover teacher available One week Timetable Reflective statements (evidence) Staff development

6. Feedback A very positive experience! I feel that this informal approach to peer observation has positive repercussions as it takes the pressure off and allows you to engage in a non-competitive atmosphere. I enjoyed it tremendously. Seeing other professionals work can only be enriching. Peer observation ….allows the teacher to do three things: to experience the lesson with the students, to watch and learn from other teachers – this includes everything from classroom management to specific activities, and thus, most importantly, to reflect on their own teaching practices, An entirely positive, productive experience.

7. Staff development Rapid training slots Insessional meetings Presessional meetings Conferences Roll out? How do we build on it? Applicability to other disciplines?