PEER OBSERVATION

1. Field notes

1.1. are notes form of key events that occurred throughout the lesson

1.2. Advantages

1.2.1. the observer notes down relevant information.

1.3. Disadvantages

1.3.1. The information collected may be insufficient to capture what is really going on in the lesson.

2. Written narrative

2.1. a narrative account of the lesson as a whole

2.2. The language used should be objective and precise, and any form of evaluation should be avoided.

2.3. Advantages.

2.3.1. a broad picture of a lesson

2.4. Disadvantages

2.4.1. Many aspects of the lesson are difficult to describe accurately in real time,

3. PROCEDURES USED FOR PEER OBSERVATION

4. Peer observation refers to a teacher or other observer closely watching and monitoring a language lesson or part of a lesson

5. Checklists

5.1. is a structured inventory listing features of a lesson

5.2. Advantages

5.2.1. It provides a systematic way of collecting information on specific aspects of a lesson.

5.3. Disadvantages

5.3.1. Checklists sometimes focus on trivial aspects of the lesson and fail to account for much of what happens.