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Peer Observationswith HOW2s

HOW2s introduce a level of objectivity and shared understanding to Peer Observations that enhance the learning of both parties.

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STUDY THE HOW2SFIND YOUR HOW2S

Go to the Library to �nd a HOW2 that will help you with your focus. You can look through di�erent HOW2 collections. And each HOW2 has speci�c learning statemens that details how the students bene�t from it.

IDENTIFY TARGETS

Identify your target. Does it come from an outside source such as a lesson observation or a departmental priority? Or is it self-created —something you’ve decided to work on? Whichever the source of the target, it should be based on addressing a learning need of your students.

When you’ve found a HOW2 that matches your target, have a look at it in all three formats. At the same time, look at the HOW2 with your class in mind. Ask yourself if it will need any adaptation. For example, is it age-appropriate in terms of its complexity and the demands placed on the learners? Will it work with the subject content you will use? Capture your thoughts in your Notes.

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Progress Tracker

The teacher matches activities to learning objectives.

Learners assess and record progress as they complete

the planned activities.

Progress TrackerThe teacher matches activities to learning objectives.

Learners assess and record progress as they complete

the planned activities.

Main LearningObjective

Sub L. Obj.1 Act. 2,3,5

Sub L. Obj.4 Act. 1,5

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of Learning Objective 1.

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I will set up opportunities for you to add to the Progress

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CONTACT A COLLEAGUESEARCH SKILLS EXCHANGE

Now have a look at the Skills Exchange to �nd a colleague with whom you’d like to collaborate. You may prefer to work with someone who is at the same stage as you, in which case look at those in the Working On It status. Or you may prefer to work with someone who is more advanced with this HOW2, who will be found in the Embedded status.

CHANGE YOUR HOW2 STATUS

As you are now engaged with a speci�c HOW2, change your status to Working On It. Your new status for this HOW2 will immediately appear on the Skills Exchange.

When you’ve found who you want, contact them with the Nudge tool, requesting their support. Tell them you’d like them to observe you and o�er you their advice.

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TAKE NOTESAGREE CRITERIA

The next step before the observation, is to agree the criteria your colleague will use. Make sure they’re �rmly focused on the HOW2 steps and your adaptations. Agree whether the observer will focus on your execution of the HOW2, or on the impact on your students. Initially, you may want her to focus on how precisely you follow your plan.

ADAPT HOW2 IF NEEDED

Complete any adaptations to the HOW2 you think is needed for your class. If the colleague you’ve asked to support you teaches the same year group or subject, you may want to ask for their advice on these adaptations.

Ask your colleague to capture her observation comments in the Notes tool.

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SHARE YOUR NEW SKILLSFINE-TUNE OR EMBED?

Discuss with your colleague whether you need to �ne-tune and re-trial the HOW2, with a possible repeat observation. Capture your thoughts in your Notes.

JOINT REVIEW

Now is the time to see if the HOW2 had the impact on your learners that you had planned. Do this in dialogue with your colleague, using her observation notes and any other available data such as video, test results or student voice.

When you think the HOW2 is working well with your class, change your status for this HOW2 from Working On It, to Embedded. You can now con�dently share your new skills of this HOW2 with your colleagues. In just the same way as you bene�ted.

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Progress Tracker

The teacher matches activities to learning objectives.

Learners assess and record progress as they complete

the planned activities. Progress Tracker

The teacher matches activities to learning objectives.

Learners assess and record progress as they complete

the planned activities.

You are responsible for keeping track of your progress.

I will set up opportunities for you to add to the Progress Tracker.

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THE HOW2 PROCESS

Whatever the CPD activity, the HOW2 process applies and aligns to it. Above, you see how it matches to the stages of the Peer Observations process.

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