Sunday, December 1, 2013

95. Observation Schedule for Criticism Lesson

[Kerala University English Teacher Educator’s Forum - KUETEF]

The following Observation Schedule which I had prepared was distributed for use during the 3-day Orientation Programme for English Teacher Educators of Kerala University  Colleges of Teacher Education (KUCTE).

A trial viewing session using the Observation Schedule was conducted for the twenty English Teacher Educators present on 28 November 2013 and they found  it usable. 

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Observation Schedule : Criticism Lessons

Name of Teacher:                                Std:                            Unit/Topic:
1.Curriculum objectives: Was   it suitable to learner level/ ability?
2. Rapport: How was it established? Comment:
3.Introduction: Was it sufficient? Should anything else be added?
4.Quality of English: Pronunciation, Vocabulary, Grammar; Level of fluency; Comment:   (Identify errors made if any)
5.Teacher’s movement: (Unwanted gestures if any: using hands, face, etc.) Comment:
6.Teacher’s disposition: was it warm, friendly cold detached, rough patient, impatient? Comment:
7. Distribution of Questions: To all, few: none- Comment:
8.Teachers eye contact: all, few-Comment:
9.Question asked: Type, relevance, suitability to learner level-Comment:
10.Activities given- Comment:
11.Teachng aids used- Comment:
12.Use of Black board- Comment:
13. Stages/Phases: Identify and comment on its suitability
14. Did the teacher anticipate learning difficulties?
15.Comment on the overall effectiveness focusing on:
* Interest of pupils/ pupil participation
* Pupil’s understanding of concept, performance of skill
* Budgeting of time
* Use of praise/ criticism
* Class discipline/ management
*Teacher talk vs Pupil talk: balanced or not?
* Learning outcome: good, doubtful, none?
* Overall impression: Very good, good, average, below average
16.Identify areas that need improvement with your suggestions:

Name of Observer:                              Date:                           : Signature






Dr. C. Praveen
Secretary, KUETEF






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