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Lesson observation

Meaning in education & teaching, with examples

nounCommon term

In education & teaching, lesson observation means: A visit in which a colleague, mentor or school leader watches a lesson in order to give feedback, support development or evaluate teaching.

In Turkish: ders gözlemi, ders denetimi

How it is used

Teachers are observed or have an observation; observers carry out observations and give feedback afterwards. Formal observations are planned and graded or recorded; informal ones such as drop-ins or learning walks are shorter.

Example sentences

  1. I have a formal lesson observation with the deputy head on Thursday.

  2. Peer lesson observation lets teachers learn from each other without any grading.

Common collocations

  • formal lesson observation
  • peer observation
  • observation feedback
  • be observed
  • learning walk
  • mentorAn experienced teacher who supports, advises and observes a trainee or new teacher, helping them develop their teaching.
  • feedbackInformation given to a learner about their work or performance, explaining what went well and what they can do to improve.
  • reflective practiceThe habit of thinking carefully about your own teaching, what worked, what did not and why, in order to learn from experience and improve.
  • principalThe person in charge of a school, responsible for its staff, students, budget and day-to-day running.
  • professional developmentTraining, courses and other learning that teachers take part in during their careers to improve their knowledge and teaching skills.

More terms: Teacher Training and Development

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