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Transform Teacher Growth: The Collaborative Peer Observation Protocol

Are you looking to build a culture of authentic professional growth in your school? Move beyond traditional, top-down evaluations and empower your teachers with our Peer Observation Protocol. This downloadable resource provides a structured, non-evaluative framework designed for teachers to learn from one another in a safe and collaborative environment.

The goal of this protocol is to foster trust, collaboration and shared inquiry, turning observation into a powerful tool for reflection and refinement, not judgment. By putting teachers in control of their own professional learning, you can build a dynamic and supportive culture that directly impacts student success.

Key Features:

A Complete Three-Phase Cycle: Our protocol guides educators through a comprehensive and easy-to-follow process:

• Phase 1: Pre-Observation Conversation (15-20 minutes): Teachers meet to collaboratively set a specific, observable focus for the lesson and decide on the most useful way to collect objective data.
• Phase 2: The Observation: The observing teacher acts as a neutral data collector, gathering evidence-based notes related only to the agreed-upon focus area.
• Phase 3: Post-Observation Reflection (20-30 minutes): Within 24-48 hours, the observed teacher leads a reflective conversation. The observer shares the collected data without judgment, allowing for a rich dialogue about what the data reveals and what to try next.

Teacher-Led & Empowering: This protocol is designed for the observed teacher to lead the reflection process, fostering ownership and targeted professional growth.

Focus on Objective Data: By concentrating on specific, evidence-based data (e.g., scripting questions, tracking participation), the conversation stays focused on practice rather than personal opinion.

Ready-to-Use and Customisable: This protocol includes all the guiding questions and structured steps needed to implement a successful peer observation cycle immediately.

Ideal For:

• Instructional Coaches and Mentors
• School Administrators and Department Heads
• Professional Learning Communities (PLCs)
• Any educator looking to build a robust, collaborative, and non-evaluative system for professional growth.

Download the FREE Peer Observation Protocol today and start building a powerful cycle of trust, reflection, and continuous improvement in your school!