• Induction Scheme guidance
• Monthly guidance
• How to meet the SFR
• Probation process
  • Timetable
  • Supporter Meetings
  • Observed Teaching Sessions
• Key people in induction
• Online Profiles
• After probation
• TIS CPD Event

Observed Teaching Sessions

Leading on from your supporter meetings, feedback and evaluation on your teaching practice is achieved through regular observed teaching sessions.

Taking place with your supporter, five sessions are recommended between August–December, and four between January–June. One observation from each of these periods will be with someone other than your supporter.

Information and evidence will be reviewed with your supporter, and recorded in your online profile.

Before the Observed Teaching Session

Prior to the observation, in collaboration with your supporter, you should identify:

• the focus of the observation, usually arising from your Professional Development Action Plan
• an overview of the class, including:
• details about the lesson / element of the SFR being observed
• how the work fits into short / long-term plans
• an identification of learning outcomes
• how the session would be expected to unfold
• discussion of possible issues to be prepared for
• whether the observer will take an active part in the class / take notes

During the Observed Teaching Session

There is a variety of ways to carry out observations. One way is for your supporter to integrate into the lesson in a team teaching type role, working alongside you and experiencing first-hand how you have delivered the lesson.

After the Observed Teaching Session

A post-observation meeting, perhaps during your next weekly supporter meeting, enables you and your supporter a period of reflection. The meeting would include:

1. from the observer's perspective, a detailed explanation of how the lesson progressed and met the set objectives, including the opportunity for you to explain what you felt went well and what you may do differently next time.
   
2. the identification of development needs arising and / or the recognition that a new area of development should be focused on. Your supporter will be a good source of advice.

You must keep a record of session feedback in your online profile. Information and evidence from these will form part of your Interim Profile in December and your Final Profile in May / June.