1.4.a.iv - Peer observation: Using video
Peer observation | Anxiety over peer observation | Focus | Clarity of focus | Innovative approaches
Innovative approaches
Videoing lessons
Videoing lessons offers a number of advantages. You might like to brainstorm the pros and cons before viewing this excerpt.
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Peer lesson observationPeer lesson observation (QuickTime)
Ms Ng Yuet-Ngor, Teacher, Shatin Public School
"We have already enhanced collaborative teaching through peer lesson observation ..."
Innovative approaches
In these two excerpts the school personnel elaborate on innovative ways to embed peer observation in the culture of their schools.
As these are described at length you may wish to replay the video or pause to consider the implications of what is being described.
Role of principal in SSE, appraisal and peer observationRole of principal in SSE, appraisal and peer observation (QuickTime)
Mr Lin Man Sheung, Principal, Pui Kiu Primary School
"It's the school vision to strive for excellence, and our school encourages every one to learn and to mutually care for others..."
Support for managing peer lesson observationSupport for managing peer lesson observation (QuickTime)
Mrs Monica Wong, School Executive Committee, Marymount Secondary School
"With the support of I.T., we were able to work on improving our teaching strategies. Some teachers were bound to know more about the computer than others...."
Practical arrangements
Peer lesson observationPeer lesson observation (QuickTime)
Mrs Ling Lau Yuet Fun, Laura, Principal, Shatin Public School
"We did peer lesson observation, and there was pressure from the start..."
Overcoming the obstacles
Alleviating anxiety of SSE/ preparing for peer lesson observationAlleviating anxiety of SSE/ preparing for peer lesson observation (QuickTime)
Mrs Ling Lau Yuet Fun, Laura, Principal, Shatin Public School
"Colleagues asked me why lessons should be recorded, for they were really worried about the bad effects of taping lessons..."