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Mentor Feedback Observation Report Lesson 5

- Alexa Valencia taught a lesson on countable and uncountable nouns to a 7-8th grade class. - Her mentor, Christopher Henley, observed and provided feedback on her lesson preparation, teaching skills, and classroom management. - Overall, Valencia demonstrated a reasonable level of understanding and ability in her lesson delivery and received a satisfactory grade from her mentor.

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Mentor Feedback Observation Report Lesson 5

- Alexa Valencia taught a lesson on countable and uncountable nouns to a 7-8th grade class. - Her mentor, Christopher Henley, observed and provided feedback on her lesson preparation, teaching skills, and classroom management. - Overall, Valencia demonstrated a reasonable level of understanding and ability in her lesson delivery and received a satisfactory grade from her mentor.

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MENTOR FEEDBACK OBSERVATION REPORT

Participant’s name: Alexa Valencia


Institution: Karratha Senior High School
Name and signature of Mentor Teacher: Christopher Henley
Level of class: 7-8 Lesson focus: Countable and Uncountable Nouns
Date 30/10/2018 Time: 1:30-2:30pm
Lesson number: 5

NOTE: This lesson observation report provides a structure for observing, reporting and
commenting on a particular lesson taught by a participant. Teachers may follow their own report
format, while still paying attention to the aspects of teaching covered in the report below.

PREPARATION FOR TEACHING Not Developing Achieved


Achieved

Lesson plan completed in time for discussion and X


revision

Appropriate objectives/outcomes for level of X


class and stage of course

Content is appropriate X

Lesson has a language/skills focus X

Lesson plan is well structured X

Sequence is clear and appropriate X

Aids and materials appropriate and well X


organised

Lesson and materials appropriate for cultural X


background of learners

Comments: Well picked resources, well organised. Jerome finally fully engaged, more hand on
tasks like the card game may help him come further out of his shell to build confidence.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS Not Developing Achieved


Achieved

GRADUATE CERTIFICATE OF TESOL MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY

1
Gave clear instructions X

Encouraged and listened to learners X

Spoke with clear, pleasant voice X

Used appropriate questioning X

Made effective use of non-verbal communication X

Comments: You have improved your questioning abilities.

IMPLEMENTATION Not Developing Achieved


Achieved

Used appropriate introductory procedures X

Motivated learners X

Included interactive activities X

Appropriate ratio of student/teacher talk X

Grammar explanations clear and effective X

Effective transition between activities X

Used questioning and eliciting effectively, and X


responded positively to answers

Gave effective explanations (e.g. of vocabulary or X


new concepts)

Used appropriate correction techniques X

Used positive reinforcement X

Maintained effective pacing X

Pausing used effectively X

Recognised and provided for different learning X


styles and backgrounds

Included effective, appropriate evaluation of X


student learning

GRADUATE CERTIFICATE OF TESOL MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY

2
Used appropriate closing procedures X

Comments: The students had a lot of fun deciding which festival to use. This caused the pacing of
the lesson to slow down as they had so much choice. There was a lesser variety in this lesson
however, it seems the students still enjoyed it shown through their engagement.

CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT Not Developing Achieved


Achieved

Effective formation of pairs and groups X

Monitored group and pair work X

Teaching aids and equipment used effectively X

Appropriate use and organisation of whiteboard X

Developed positive rapport with students X

Managed real or potential problems satisfactorily X

Comments: It would be nice for you to mix the abilities and have Night and Noi in separate
groups.

Any other comments Good work consolidating the previous days work. Having this
understanding and metalanguage will make helping them edit a lot easier.

Areas for improvement


Two or three areas for improvement for the next lesson(s):
When making pairs or groups, think about combinations that will maximise productivity.

Grade for lesson Satisfactory

Satisfactory = Pass i.e. The participant has demonstrated a reasonable level of understanding and
ability in lesson preparation, communication skills, implementation and class management, has
incorporated and implemented effectively a language focus in her/his lessons, has shown
willingness or ability to implement suggestions for improvement, and has demonstrated the
capacity to reflect on her/his own teaching practice.

GRADUATE CERTIFICATE OF TESOL MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY

3
Unsatisfactory = Not Pass i.e. The participant has not demonstrated a reasonable level of
understanding and ability in these areas, and has demonstrated little or no willingness or ability to
implement suggestions for improvement over the Practicum period, as well as little or no capacity
to reflect on her/his own teaching practice.

GRADUATE CERTIFICATE OF TESOL MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY

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