Should lesson observations be graded?
It is well established that observation grades cannot be awarded on a valid or reliable basis and should not, therefore, be used to form judgements about the performance of individual teachers, particularly in the context of schools’ performance management arrangements. …
Do Ofsted still grade lessons?
∎ Ofsted does not award a grade for the quality of teaching or outcomes in the individual lessons visited. Inspectors do not grade individual lessons. Ofsted does not expect schools to use the Ofsted evaluation schedule to grade teaching or individual lessons.
How do you give good lesson observation feedback?
Acknowledge your good work and your commitment to getting better outcomes for your students. Give it with care. Let the recipient invite the feedback; get permission. Be specific about the behavior and your comments or questions.
How do you pass a lesson observation?
How to Pass your Observation (with flying colours!)
- Prepare well.
- Check the format required beforehand.
- Consider the problems you’re likely to have – both with the class and with whatever you’re teaching.
- Check your aims.
- Don’t try something new.
- Don’t forget the detail!
- Relax!
How long should a teacher observation last?
As far as how long you need to observe for, you do not actually need to stick around for the whole class. For a standard 50-minute class, all you really need is about 10-20 minutes to get a good scope of what is going on.
How do you write a good lesson observation?
Lesson observation tips for teachers
- Think about what the observer is looking for.
- Think about the lesson as part of a sequence.
- Books are important.
- Remember the Teachers’ Standards.
- Plan – and have a back up.
- Be very clear about the lesson objectives.
- Finally, get in the mindset.
What makes an outstanding lesson 2020?
The OFSTED definition of an outstanding lesson Challenged. Making progress. Keen to contribute to the lesson, asking relevant questions and debating the topic with enthusiasm. Interacting productively with each other as well as the teacher.
How long do Ofsted lesson observations last?
15 to 30 minutes
The initial methodology developed for inspection observations contained eighteen indicators (the full list is towards the end of this blog), and lesson visits, as Ofsted are now calling them, were planned to last 15 to 30 minutes in length.