Spot check

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A spot check activity can give the teacher instant feedback on the efficacy of his/her approach. It helps you evaluate pupils' motivation, concentration, understanding and engagement with the lesson.

Materials Needed:

  • A paper
  • Pen and pencils

Instructions:

  • List the attributes you want to spot check e.g. concentrating, interested, relevant to me, not relevant to me, wanting to ask a question or not
  • Do the spot check
  • Rate the observation from 1-3, with 3 being the best rating.
  • Feedback to the pupils and discuss the situation e.g. if the pupils are tired and sleepy, is it because they are hungry? If they are silent, is it because the lesson is too abstract?

 

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