Lesson Observation: How to Do It Right

​This session explores how peer lesson observations can serve as a meaningful tool for professional development. A central focus is the step-by-step process of peer observation: preparing through a preliminary discussion, conducting a focused and purposeful lesson visit, and engaging in constructive feedback. Participants examine how to define the purpose of an observation, identify specific areas of focus, and collect objective evidence during a lesson. The session also emphasizes strategies for giving and receiving feedback in ways that are specific, reflective, and non-judgmental.

​​Who this is for:

​​·      Teachers and tutors

​​·      Instructional coaches and methodologists

​​·      Academic coordinators

​​·      Program leaders

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​​Potential questions to explore:

​​·      How can peer observations move beyond evaluation and become a tool for growth?

​​·      What structures help ensure feedback is constructive rather than personal?

​​·      How can teachers create a culture of trust and reflection within their institutions?

​​Speaker Bio: Claire Manning is an educator and international programs specialist with more than a decade of experience designing and leading English language, teacher training, and cultural exchange initiatives. She has worked in North Macedonia, Bulgaria, Serbia, Mozambique, Georgia, and Moldova with the Peace Corps, the U.S. Department of State’s English Language Programs. Originally from Oklahoma, she holds a BA in Comparative Human Development from the University of Chicago and an MA in International Relations from Central European University in Budapest.