Peer observation in education focuses on enhancing the impact of learning by allowing teachers to observe and learn from one another in a supportive, non-threatening environment. It involves a structured approach where an observer watches a lesson to understand various teaching, learning, and classroom interaction aspects.
Peer observation refers to a teacher or other observer closely watching and monitoring a language lesson or part of a lesson in order to gain an understanding of some aspect of teaching, learning, or classroom interaction.
Improves student experiences and engagement
Trust between the teachers observing
and being observed
Cicle
Post observation
conversation
Teacher
and observer
reflection
Peer
observation
Pre
observation
conversation
Teacher
self-reflection
A powerful tool for disseminating good practice throughout an experienced staff.
Gives teachers an opportunity to learn from each other in a non-threatening environment.
The purpose of observation is to learn from the observation experience. In order to do this, the observer cannot simply depend on memory. Procedures are needed that can be used to record information about the observation. We have made use of the following procedures, depending on the purpose of the observation.
Checklists
Field notes
Written narrative
Topic principal
Bring benefits to the person doing the observation as well as to
the person doing the teaching
Peer observation can be
Summative
Formative
Support a focus on improving the impact of learning
Share ideas and suggestions openly and constructively to their mutual professional benefit.