Category Archives: Observing Peers

Observing Peers 2 : Elyse Lake

Peer Observation : Elyse Lake Location: St Giles, Brighton Class: Advanced level Students: (6 in total) 2 Kuwaitis, 1 Swiss (French speaking), 1 Italian, 1 Brazilian, 1 Chinese Course book: Empower Advanced. Unit 9C p110 Date: 31/01/19 Lesson plan: not provided. Introduction The lesson’s target language was expressions for complaining and criticizing, and idioms with … Continue reading Observing Peers 2 : Elyse Lake

Peer Observation 1: “The guide on the side not the sage on the stage”

Introduction The reasons behind conducting my first observation was to develop, appraise and assess. I approached it with my formative and summative eyes open. I specifically wanted to observe techniques to my practice regarding overall classroom management including error correction and first language use. Class information 10 students:          1 Turk, 2 … Continue reading Peer Observation 1: “The guide on the side not the sage on the stage”

My reflections on peer observations of the past

My reflections on peer observations of the past   My past approach to observations Jill Cosh (1999) states that” peer observations are frequently undertaken for purposes of appraisal and judgement”and I have found this to be true. I have watched and decided whether my fellow teacher was proficient or not, never deeply considering the reasons … Continue reading My reflections on peer observations of the past