Developing the Observer Lens

Session Overview

By the end of the session, participants will be able to:

• Recognise the main features of effective teaching and training practice.
• Focus attention on what learners are doing and achieving, not just on the trainer or teacher.
• Record clear, factual evidence of what they see and hear.

Observation only works best when you know what you’re looking for. This session introduces the essentials of high-quality observation for quality teams.

We’ll look at the key signs of effective teaching and training, such as learner engagement, progress and inclusivity and practise capturing objective evidence that can be used later for feedback and improvement.

Upcoming webinars

27th January - From Notes to Narrative: Writing Up and Feeding Back
18th Feb - Driving Development Through Observation

Links to register for these and any future webinars will be sent to attendees, as well as recordings of past webinars.

About the host

Hollie Barnes-Lomax

Lover of creating spaces and resources for all teachers and students/apprentices to collaborate, learn & thrive!

Teaching and Learning Excellence Manager at FE college

Teacher Training lecturer (L3 AET/L5 DiT/PGCE)

Deputy Chair for SFEC Committee at English Association

Education Quality and Standards board member for ETF