Teacher Training Resources

Preservice Teacher Resources: A Checklist for Observing a Lesson

© Dorit Sasson

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This teacher training article focuses on what to observe during a lesson for the preservice teacher's school visit.

As an observer during group and individual school visits, a pre-service teacher learns how to be a shadow to what is going on the classroom. She or he learns on a general basis how schools operate and what to somewhat expect when s/he will be in charge of a class.

The School

What is the general physical environment of the school. Is it hard or easy to get around? Is it physically clean? Are the classrooms small? What is the student-teacher ratio?

The Classroom

Are there a lot of visuals and decorations? What are your general impressions?

The Lesson

Materials and equipment . What is used in the lesson and how are they used? Materials include: worksheets, textbooks, computers, stereo and audio supplies, tape recorder, maps, paper-scissors, materials for experimentating, dictionaries, readers, etc.

The Way the lesson is taught: Educational Climate

Lesson Organization

Teachers – Pupils: Who does what?

Other Points to Consider

Student Body

The School’s Belief

What is the school’s belief and attitude regarding learning?

Role of Parents

Over to You

After visiting schools and seeing teachers in practice, what knowledge and/or skills do you think you must gain towards becoming a teacher? Here is a sample list of qualities. It is by no means complete.


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