- What should I look out for when observing a lesson?
- How do I make notes on the lesson I’m observing?
- What kind of feedback should I give teachers I’ve observed?
- How do I make sure this is a learning experience for the teachers?
These are just some of the questions this course aims to answer. If you have found yourself in a senior teacher or director of studies position, but aren’t quite sure how to handle teacher observation, then this is the ideal course for you.
Participants: This course is intended for experienced teachers interested in teacher evaluation, either as directors of studies or with a view to pursuing a teacher training career. Candidates should have a minimum of five years of teaching experience and should hold the Cambridge DELTA Module Two certificate or an equivalent qualification.
Duration and Schedule: The course comprises 30 contact hours.
Delivery mode: The course is offered online via Zoom.
Tuition fees: The fee for this course is €490 per participant.
Course Description: Participants will explore different approaches to teacher observation and different ways of giving feedback to teachers.
The course aims to help parcticipants to:
- understand different purposes of teacher observation
- understand approaches to observation and make informed choices
- understand the roles and functions of observers and observees
- explore and use different types of observation checklists and instruments
- understand and use different types of criteria for assessing observed lessons
- identify teacher practices, beliefs and behaviours in observed lessons
- recognise “teachable moments” in observed lessons
- give teachers supportive, constructive oral feedback
- foster teacher self- and peer- observation and reflection skills
- provide appropriate written feedback on observed lessons
Dates: The next course runs from 21 February to 2 May, 2026 (Saturday evenings 17:00-20:00 EET).
Course tutors: The course is taught by ACE TEFL Director, George Vassilakis, a DELTA Trainer and Assessor with over 30 years of experience of assessing teachers.
Application process: To apply for this course, you need to complete an application form and attend an interview with the course tutor. Click here if you would like to apply for our Teacher Observation and Evaluation course.
