1. Lesson Feedback Form 1 – The Nuts and Bolts
Mentee name:
N = Needs Attention
Mentor Name:
S = Satisfactory
Date:
G = Good
N/A = Not Applicable
Lesson Topic:
PREPARATION FOR LESSON
N
Lesson plan written and submitted prior to the lesson
Lesson plan has appropriate structure and sequence
Outcomes are realistic/achievable
Content is appropriate
Organises materials and equipment in advance
THE LESSON
Used appropriate introduction procedures
Introduces the lesson
Recaps previous lesson
Outlines the lesson objectives
Encourages student participation
Paces the lesson to meet student needs
Conclusion of the lesson
Has achieved the lesson objectives/outcomes
CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT
Classroom organisation (e.g. grouping of learning, furniture arrangement) resources)
Provides clear and appropriate instructions
Demonstrates flexibility and responsiveness
Waits for class attention before speaking
Motivates and engages students actively in developing knowledge
Moves systematically around room
Made effective use of non-verbal communication
Recognised and provided for individual student differences
Uses appropriate discipline where necessary
Is consistent and positive
Encourages appropriate behaviour and student participation
COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Speaks fluently and audibly
Writes legibly
Teaching resources are well organised
Varies pitch, volume, tone and speed of voice
Checks students work at regular intervals
Dismisses class in an orderly fashion
QUESTIONING TECHNIQUES
Questions are brief and clear
Allows sufficient wait time
Probes for clarification
Mentor Signature:
Date:
Mentee Signature:
Date:
S
G
N/A

2. Mentor Lesson Observation Comments
Strengths Observed / What worked well
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Recommendations for future practice
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Mentee’s personal reflection of teaching experience
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3. Lesson Feedback Form 2 – QTM / The National Professional Teaching Standards
Pre-service Teacher: Mentor Teacher:
Subject:
Date:
QUALITY TEACHING MODEL LESSON FOCUS:
Mentee to tick chosen focus areas for observation
Intellectual Quality
Deep knowledge
Deep understanding
Problematic knowledge
Higher-order thinking
Metalanguage
Substantive Communication
Quality Learning Environment
Explicit quality criteria
Engagement
High expectations
Social support
Students’ self-regulation
Student direction
Significance
Background Knowledge
Cultural Knowledge
Knowledge Integration
Mentor Comments:
Inclusivity
Connectedness
Narrative

4. National Professional Teaching Standards Focus
Pre-service Teacher: Mentor Teacher:
Subject:
Date of Observation:
Mentee to tick one or more standards from each Domain of Teaching for lesson observation
Domains of Teaching
Professional
Standards
1. Know students and how
they learn
Knowledge
2. Know the content and how
to teach it
3. Plan for and implement
effective teaching and learning
Professional
Practice
4. Create and maintain
supportive and safe learning
environments
5. Assess, provide feedback
and report on student learning
Professional
6. Engage in professional
learning
Engagement
7. Engage professionally with
colleagues, parents/carers and
the community
Mentor Comments