I have found a real treasure and want to share it with you!If you have to write peer observation notes it is for you!Competency Yes No TSE N/A Comments/evidenceAims were clear.The lesson was well planned with attention toanticipated problems and solutions. Teacher taught the learners not the plan.There was a logical progression to the lesson andthe teacher clearly signposted the learnersthroughout.The coursebook was suitably adapted to thelearners’ needs/level.Teacher set the scene and engaged the learners’interest in the topic.New language was presented clearly andcorrectly.Learner errors/feedback were dealt with indifferent ways and at appropriate times.Interaction patterns were varied.Instructions were clear and checked.Teacher checked understanding of targetlanguage.Teacher monitored unobtrusively and gavesupport when needed.Teacher encouraged learner talk and controlledteacher talk.A variety of tasks/activities were used. Pace wasvaried to suit learners’ needs.Timing was observed and managed wellthroughout the class.Teacher encouraged peer teaching.Teacher used board effectively and wrote newlanguage up.Mother tongue was used effectively but not overused.Learners were given opportunity to practise newlanguage through spoken and written activities.Teacher elicited information/language fromlearners whenever possible.Teacher used mime, gesture/body language.There was a positive classroom atmosphere.Number of minutes of teacher-talking-time. Specify here:Number of minutes of student-talking-time.