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[icnelly]

I'm trying to implement a sharing relationship with my co-teacher, and I need some help about lesson observations/idea sharing.

I found this observation form in my TEFL coursebook:

**Start**

LESSON OBSERVATION FORM

Subject:...............................................................................................
Teacher:..............................................................................................
Activity:...............................................................................................
Date:...................................................................................................

Observation Time: Hours Mins.
Learners:.............................................................................................

FOCUS FOR OBSERVATION: ASSESSMENT: RESPONSE:

( ) Learner is interested, engaged, motivated and participates well.

( ) Learner shows good levels of concentration.

( ) Learner relates well to teacher and peers.

PROGRESS:

( ) Learner demonstrates progress in learning, which is appropriate for his/her level and abilities.

STANDARDS OF ACHIEVEMENT:

( ) There is evidence of learner achieving beyond expectations in relation to the content dealt with.

( ) There is evidence of learner barely achieving in relation to the content dealt with.

( ) There is evidence of learner not achieving appropriately in relation to the content dealt with.

SUMMARY:

General comments:............................................................................

Activity effectively promoted desired learning outcomes ( ) Yes ( ) No

What should be changed:.......................................................................
...........................................................................................................

**END**

I want people to add to this form, as I feel it's not perfect, but at least a good starting point. It doesn't feel sensitive enough to me. I can't place my feeling, but when I look at this sheet, I keep wondering about all the other things I can see during a class, but not have the space to fill in.

What are the best additions to make, yet still keep the form streamlined and efficient?

What would you change/add?

How would you restructure/change it?

Also, not to kill of the thread before it starts, but also am interested in what other structured approaches you use for sharing/communicating.