1. PEER OBSERVATION FOR SELF EVALUATION

2. o 2008-2012: No formal in-house development opportunity o 2012-2013: Peer observation conducted but no input provided beforehand o Oct. 2013: Input followed by peer observation (one per semester)

3. Input (rationale & purpose, foci, tools & techniques, code of conduct, feedback language)

4. Filled in by the observed teacher I. FOCI OF OBSERVATION & TOOL USED TO OBSERVE EACH II.EVALUATION OF PERFORMANCE IN THESE AREAS DRAWING UPON EVIDENCE FROM OBSERVATION III.ACTION PLAN TO ENHANCE EFFECTIVENESS OF LESSONS IV.GAINS FROM THE PEER OBSERVATION PROCESS

5. o Clarity of instructions o TTT vs. STT o Learner involvement & encouragement o Error correction o Variety in interaction patterns o Timing o Rapport o Monitoring o Use of aids & technology

6. o Suitability of materials and methods for level & type of learners o Sensitivity to learners’ level of language o Checking of learning o Achievement of objectives o Contextualization o Handling of text, lexis, structure, etc. o Teacher questions o L1 use o Voice o Eye contact / blind spot o Presence, confidence

7. o Friendly atmosphere / mutual respect / humor o Student motivation o Learner involvement & encouragement o Choice of appropriate error correction technique o Monitoring o TTT / Little echoing & rephrase o Timing o Use of visual aids / technology o Instructions & modeling o Suitability of materials and methods for the level of learners

8. o TTT/ Parroting / echoing o Instructions & modeling o Choosing between immediate & delayed error correction o Choosing the appropriate error correction technique o Pronunciation practice o Variety in interaction patterns / group or pair work rather than whole class activities o Teacher questions to encourage discussion / elicitation o Wait time / abiding by time limits set

9. o Choosing broad aspects like “classroom management” o Not following up on areas previously set for improvement o Judgmental language during feedback

10. o … the opportunity to become aware of the choices …I consciously make in class... o Conducting group work was something I felt very confident about. However, from the perspective of another teacher, I realized there were actually things that I should improve. o …We have a lot to learn from each other … o The suggestions she presented …helped me to start dealing with this problem... o After I was observed, I came to the understanding that I should go on …, which motivated me … o …we had the opportunity to compare our students’ performance and attitude towards English... o … being observed by a colleague helped me gain a different awareness and feel confident … o... dialogue with colleagues what …most important for students …how to best design a lesson… learn about classroom management and questioning techniques from observing other teachers …

11. PEER OBSERVATION FOR SELF EVALUATION sibeltuzel.kandiller@izmir.edu.tr