Manor House Barn - Swimming Teacher Observation Form

• Site conducted

  Select

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

• Teacher:

• Date:

  Date

• Class:

  Select Starfish Stanley Octopus Goldfish Angelfish Shark Advanced - Bronze, Silver or Gold Platinum

  • Starfish
  • Stanley
  • Octopus
  • Goldfish
  • Angelfish
  • Shark
  • Advanced - Bronze, Silver or Gold
  • Platinum

• Assessor:

• Key Areas for Observation

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Preparation

• Arrived on time to start lesson

  Date

• Dressed appropriately for the lesson

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Organized facility and equipment

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Greeted pupils appropriately

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Registers completed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Lesson plan completed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Delivery

• Interacted effectively with pupils – excellent relationships

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ability to respond to the needs of individuals and the group

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Developed the lesson progressively

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Utilized appropriate aids and equipment

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Given praise when appropriate

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Provided feedback on performance in a positive manner

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Motivated the pupils

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Implemented the lesson plan to suit the needs of the group

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Made effective use of the space available

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Made effective use of the time available

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Used teaching practices relevant to the needs of the pupils

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Used teaching practices relevant to the activity being taught

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Used individual, pairs and group work

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Used teaching assistants effectively and directed them well

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Communication

• Effective positioning on the poolside (if appropriate)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Effective positioning in the water (if appropriate)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Given clear and concise visual and verbal explanations

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Given accurate demonstrations

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Provided teaching points relevant to the needs of all pupils

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Encouraged two way conversations

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Used different teaching styles

  Select Command Practice Reciprocal Self Check Guided Discovery Problem Solving

  • Command
  • Practice
  • Reciprocal
  • Self Check
  • Guided Discovery
  • Problem Solving

• Feedback and evaluation of performance given to pupils

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Safety

• Outlined rules and safety issues

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Maintained a safe teaching environment

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Maintained control of the lesson

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Safe Departure

• Ensured safe exit from pool

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Pupils safely met by parents and return to changing rooms

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensured equipment used, returned or tidied ready for next lesson

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Outcomes

• Assessment of learners work is regular and consistent and makes good contribution to their progress

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Teaching is confident, engaging, precise and well informed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Pupils are challenged appropriately

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Learners are keen and enthusiastic for their lessons within a friendly environment

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Signed

• Teacher:

• Observer:

• Action Plan

• Verbally Discussed with Teacher post Lesson