Quality Assurance Department

Lesson Observation Sheet

Teacher:
Reviewer:
School:
Date: Time:
Class: No. of LSAs: Learners on roll: Learners present:
Subject: Topic: Learners with a statement of needs:

Criterion: Teacher plans in advance

Has scheme of work, forecast and record of
work;
Relates lesson planning to Scheme of Work;

Plans for differentiation;

Sets clear learning outcomes and success

criteria;
Matches resources, tasks and teaching to
learning outcomes.

Criterion: Teacher organises and manages classroom environment effectively

Creates a classroom environment conducive to
learning;
Sets classroom procedures and manages learner
behaviour;
Organises physical space;

Celebrates learners’ work;

Equips classrooms with appropriate resources;

Establishes positive relationships and promotes

interaction with and among learners;
Includes all learners in class.

Criterion: Learners experience successful learning

Participate actively in the lesson;

Take advantage of opportunities for child-

centred learning;
Can work autonomously;

Receive appropriate verbal feedback;

Carry out self- and peer-assessment.

Criterion: LSAs and teachers work in synergy for the benefit of all learners
Teacher shares planning with LSA/s;

Teacher endorses LSA’s planning;

Collaborate during lessons to facilitate learning.

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Criterion: Teacher employs appropriate teaching processes

Shares learning intention and success criteria
with learners;
Explores and acknowledges learners’ prior
knowledge and skills;
Places learning experiences in the context of the
learners’ realities;
Gives clear and precise instructions;

Asks appropriate and challenging questions;

Makes effective use of time;

Makes effective use of available resources

(including technology);
Employs a variety of appropriate teaching
techniques;
Caters for different levels of ability;

Addresses different styles of learning;

Adapts lesson according to learners’ progress;

Sets tasks and activities that are conducive to

learning (including group/pair work);
Ensures quality time on-task;

Conducts appropriate lesson closure (revisiting

success criteria);
Adopts a clear structure (introduction,
development, closure).

Criterion: Teacher implements ongoing formative assessment

Sets homework to reinforce and/ or extend
school work;
Adopts a variety of assessment strategies;

Assesses learners’ work regularly;

Provides formative written feedback;

Keeps record of learners’ performance.

Main Strengths: Areas for improvement: