Task 4.2
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1) The document provides guidance for teacher trainers on conducting lesson observations of trainees, including preparing the trainees, conducting the observation, and providing feedback. 2) Key aspects of preparing for the observation include explaining the purpose of peer observation to improve teaching, agreeing on evaluation points beforehand, and taking a discreet position to observe without disrupting the class. 3) Feedback should focus on the trainee's control of the class, teaching methods, lesson explanations, assignments, and also highlight their strengths, and last 15-20 minutes. A follow-up session allows discussion of areas for improvement and motivation.
Task 4.2
- 1. PREPARING FOR A LESSON OBSERVATION How would you as a teacher trainer introduce the peer lesson observation? I think I should explain to the teachers that it is very important to be observed in our own classes because the observer can feedback and it help us to improve our work. To observe the class I think I need to be prepared with the points to qualify that previously were agreed between the trainee and me. Then I take a place where I can observe, trying to be unobserved for the class. Which observation tasks could be interesting for your trainees? Write down some ideas. The way he has the control in the class; the activities he use to catch the attention of the students; the form to explain the theme and the activities or home works for the class. How would you prepare your visit with the trainee? Which information do you need beforethe observation? I would talk with the teacher to know if it is possible to visit his/her class and mention him/her some points I could evaluate and what is the objective of this. For this, I need some information like: the level he/she is teaching, the school where he/she is working, and even the group size and the age of the students. How long should the lesson observation last? I think 15 or 20 minutes is enough time to observe different situations and attitudes. How would you write down your feedback? Create a feedback sheet which you could use for your future lesson observations. Teacher’s name Level Vocabulary level Participation of the group Activities about the theme Material available (computers, audio, flashcards, etc.) Good points of the trainee How would you manage the feedback-discussion? Write down the most important rules. After focus in the class, I can explain to the teacher the points I think he could work on and add the positive things he has to motivate his future work. What happens if the trainee fails? What advice would you give him/her? I think that everybody fails and I don´t need to be so rude, just going directly to the observations and having a good way to say them. What can the trainee do, if he does not accept the feedback of the trainer? First I hear his points why not, and then I could to explain him that this is my opinion and he knows if he takes it or let it go. Finally he must to consider that I am the trainer and I´m going to qualify him. Is a second visit possible? With the same trainer? Yes to check the evolution of the trainee.