MCT Observation Feedback Form
Course Code: EPC 3403 Practicum 3a (sem 5) Subject: Science
Trainee’s name: Suhaila School: Summit Int’ School
MST (mentor’s) name: Diane Tzovanis Date: 27 March 2019
The MST (Mentor School Teacher) will use this form to formally observe the trainee’s performance and to give feedback based on the
selected teaching competencies.
Commitment to the Profession
Comments:
- Suhaila’s professionalism and commitment continues to be commendable.
Planning for Learning
Comments:
- Today’s plan was – once more – slightly different than Suhaila’s other lessons. Great to see diversity
here!
- The video (on the respiratory system) is very well chosen: it is clear, aligned to the outcome, fun to
watch and very well paced. It is a perfect resource for students to take notes from.
- The rest of the lesson is well planned and well paced. As usual, Suhaila has put much thought and
effort into planning her lesson. Her students definitely appreciate this.
Managing Learning
Comments:
- Suhaila regularly praises students.
- She asks Aya to sit during instructions – good!! It’s important to send the message that, during
instructions, all students should be listening.
- Suhaila uses points to encourage students (“if the info you collected is correct, you will receive 5
points”)
- She gives 7 points for a group that provides particularly good information, and she praises them in
front of the class!
- Suhaila says “I will not accept your answer, because you answered without permission”
- Suhaila continues to use her tone of voice as well as her body language to help manage behaviour
effectively. Great!
- Suhaila effectively uses management techniques in order to get students’ attention. E.g “Class-class;
Yes; yes!”
- Classroom management is indeed very sound during this lesson.
Implementing Learning
Comments:
- Suhaila clearly presents the learning outcome as well as the success criteria. All is very clear: super!
- Opening: Suhaila has students breathing in and out, and then jumping up and down. She solicits
answers from students in order to begin unpacking the learning outcome (re the respiratory system).
- Instructions re the opening are explained. Because instructions are rather complex, Suhaila asks
students to repeat/explain these instructions to the class. Super! This was necessary – after the
students’ explanations, all misconceptions about the upcoming listening task have been addressed😊
See back
- The video is played twice and key (difficult) words are given to students. Excellent: students are WELL
supported in order to be able to complete the task.
- Suhaila encourages students to work together and to share their ideas. She ‘pushes’ individual
students to join their friends. High quality collaborative work is witnessed here! Fantastic!
- Group representatives present some of their findings in front of the class.
- To close the lesson, Suhaila gives students a TIL (“Today I learned”) slip to fill out.
- Suhaila then has students selecting questions from a container. Students answer the questions.
Students are highly engaged in this task, just as they have been for all previous tasks 😊😊
- Closing: why not have students tell the entire class, in order for them to learn from each other? Why
tell only the teacher ‘what they learned today’?
Students have already performed a similar exercise (presenting in front of the class) ….. and you will
read their ideas on the exit slip they will submit …. Hence, why not use these 4-5 minutes to do
another type of summary/review activity… one which will prepare them for the next lesson (e.g
match 3 definitions).
- Suhaila’s interactions with her students are of very high quality. She does a great job of supporting
students who need encouragement; and she does this in a very caring manner 😊😊
- Suhaila has developed excellent relationships with her students. It is so obvious that they love and
respect her; and that they appreciate all the work she does to support them 😊😊
Assessment
Comments:
- Suhaila was able to adequately assess her students during today’s lesson (there were multiple forums for her
to do this).
- She was able to discuss precisely how today’s achievements would play into the next lesson about the
respiratory system.
Reflection on Practice
Comments:
- Suhaila was capable of reflecting on the strengths of this lesson, and on any adjustments that could
be made (although there were very few!).
Action Plan:
(1) The following grammar errors were heard:
- “What you have to do?” (should say “What do you have to do?”)
- “What you will do?” (should say “What will you do?”)
- “Can you read for me loud?” (should say “Can you read for me loudly!”)
- “Show me how you are sit quietly!” (should say “Show me how you sit quietly!”)
- “Good boy. You will get a five points” (should say “Good boy. You will get five points.”)
Another successful lesson to add to your portfolio, Suhaila! Congratulations 😊
