Lesson Observation

Purposes: The aim of these materials is to provide guidance on the key areas of lesson observation report writing, to identify key features of effective reporting, and to share examples collected by colleagues in the Region.

Key principles underpinning lesson observation reports:

The need for consistency in procedures and practices;
The need for consistency in expectations;
The importance of developing a common understanding and interpretation of the QTS Standards;
An appreciation of the need to communicate effectively to ITT Trainees and to enable them to progress in their teaching.

Aims of the materials:

To clarify the purpose of and audience for different types of written reports;
To establish criteria for quality in written reports;
To identify suitable reports to use as exemplars – representing the wide variety of reports used to support assessment of QTS;
To identify key features of a report; To present a workable common format and language to be used for annotating reports.

Outcomes (click on the link to take you to the guidance)

Workshop 1

What Makes A Good Report?

Workshop 2

Checklist for Analysing Reports
Common Faults in Reports
Comments by OfSTED on ITT Report Writing
Other Considerations when Writing ITT Reports
Example 1 - Key Features of Lesson Observation Report
Example 2 – Key Features of Summative Report
Example 3 – Key Features of Mentor Report

Issues Arising from our Review of Reports

 

Comments, ideas, examples and suggestions linked to the above are warmly welcomed.