Record of Observation or Review of Teaching Practice
Session/artefact to be observed/reviewed:26/02/2024.
Room: EB506, Stratford, 3-4
Size of student group: 15
Observer: Syahrizal Shafie
Observee: Zoi Zoupanou
Note: This record is solely for exchanging developmental feedback between colleagues. Its reflective aspect informs PgCert and Fellowship assessment, but it is not an official evaluation of teaching and is not intended for other internal or legal applications such as probation or disciplinary action.
Part One
Observee to complete in brief and send to observer prior to the observation or review:
What is the context of this session/artefact within the curriculum?
The Qualtrics platform serves as a tool for crafting surveys aimed at collecting data. This two-hours workshop is a component of the Quantitative Methods unit within Fashion Psychology and students will collect data through Qualtrics for their assessment 2.
The Quantitative Methods unit is included in the curriculum of the Psychology of Fashion bachelor’s degree, with first-year students enrolled in this course.
How long have you been working with this group and in what capacity?
This marks my second occasion delivering the workshop within 2024. I have previously worked once in the quantitative methods of Fashion psychology, but I have also contributed to several other units within the BSc Psychology of Fashion over the past few years.
I specialize as a psychology technician, actively organizing seminars and workshops that concentrate on both quantitative and qualitative research methodologies for bachelor’s and master’s degree programs in Fashion psychology.
What are the intended or expected learning outcomes?
- To conduct quantitative research with participants, including data collection and analysis, and consider the implications, applications and limitations of this research.
- Contribute constructively to collaborative work and acknowledge the influences of psychological processes and behaviour on group work
- Demonstrate an understanding of quantitative research methods and their application to psychological research as applied to the fashion industry.
What are the anticipated outputs (anything students will make/do)?
To provide students with hands-on experience in editing survey questionnaires within Qualtrics platform.
To facilitate paired student collaboration in uploading questionnaires, as well as editing questions and responses.
Are there potential difficulties or specific areas of concern?
This is my second encounter with this group of students (Year 1). Extra time will be needed to address troubleshooting tasks and to hold supplementary workshops for additional practice. The leader of the unit will provide an additional workshop as a continuation of the process for generating an online survey and addressing any issues that may arise
How will students be informed of the observation/review?
I will notify the students in the classroom about the attendance of my colleague, Syahrizal Shafie, who is present to observe my teaching.
What would you particularly like feedback on?
Feedback should be grounded in evidence and focus on enhancing students’ engagement with Qualtrics.
Feedback should focus on encouraging students to actively participate.
Feedback should also encompass the preparation of instructional materials and the learning environment.
How will feedback be exchanged?
Feedback is to be communicated in written form through an observation review record.
Part Two
Observer to note down observations, suggestions and questions:
Student engagement:
Zoi provided a clear and engaging introduction, welcoming the student by asking her name and assisting the student to go to the Moodle page and go through the presentation and activities.
She was well-prepared and helped the students to troubleshoot the technical issue of the computer, Zoi started the day’s lesson by briefly reviewing what she was going to teach and highlighting the important part of the topic.
There seems to be a great teaching dynamic, which sets the tone for an overall positive atmosphere. I think it is a great idea to let the student knows what to expect in the entire course.
Student appeared calm, engaged, and followed the instructions properly.
Teaching method:
Zoi used a variety of teaching methods, lecture, hands-on activities, demonstration and white board. Therefore, all the activities used throughout the lesson were successful in engaging the student and promoting their understanding of the learning objective by student participation throughout the session.
The way the workshop is organised, and the pace of the workshop were great. There was a clear overview slide presentation of what was to be discussed during the session, and this has been clearly explained by Zoi at the beginning of the class. The pace of the session was great, and I think the instruction is so clear and Zoi seems calm and not rushed to finish the task.
Overall:
Based on the observed interaction and student engagement, it is evident that Zoi successfully achieved the overall aims of the lesson and student was really pleased with lesson. Student demonstrated comprehension of the key concepts and were able to apply their knowledge to the Qualtrics survey software.
Suggestion:
It is because the entire session is in IT teaching room and student use a computer in the room. It is advantageous for student to have prior information about using the present computer in the room and get ready with the activities in the Moodle. While this information may have been communicated before the class started but it is good to just checking the student if they can get ready to login to the Moodle and download the material for the teaching lesson before the tutor starts the class to avoid the delay with the lesson.
Part Three
Observee to reflect on the observer’s comments and describe how they will act on the feedback exchanged:
Dear Syahrizal,
Thank you for your invaluable feedback and the time you dedicated to observing my teaching practice. Your keen observations have been truly enlightening, prompting me to recognize the importance of being proactive in managing the students’ familiarity with IT computers within the classroom setting. By emphasizing proactivity and ensuring that students become familiar with the technology, I am better equipped to create an efficient learning environment.
Suggestion:
In the realm of proactive student engagement regarding computer practice, I intend to prioritize ensuring students are comfortable with the technology they will be utilizing. To achieve this, I plan to start by asking each student if they are familiar with the computers, we have available in the teaching room. I truly appreciate your emphasis on acquiring prior knowledge about students’ computer proficiency.
Following this, I will provide a brief overview of the operating system utilized on these computers, which is Windows. It is important to gauge the student’s familiarity with this operating system by prompting questions to ascertain if they have experience using it or not as students mostly have Apple computers with operating systems that include iOS, iPadOS or watchOS.
To aid in their understanding, I will write clear instructions on the whiteboard detailing the essential keyboard shortcuts for functions like copy and paste specific to the Windows operating system. In fact, I will write on board the instructions :
i) Copy: press Ctrl+C.
ii) Cut: Select items and press Ctrl+X.
iii) Paste: press Ctrl+V.
This visual aid can serve as a helpful reference during their practice sessions.
Furthermore, I will inquire if the student knows how to log into Moodle while utilizing a UAL computer with Windows in the classroom setting. This ensures they can access necessary course materials efficiently.
Lastly, I will verify if the students are capable of downloading Moodle slides while using Windows as their operating system. This step helps ensure they have the necessary skills to navigate and utilize online resources effectively.
To achieve this I will provide step-by-step instructions by creating a video guide demonstrating how to download slides from Moodle. And I will highlight the specific steps for Windows users, such as right-clicking the link and choosing “Save link as…” or “Download.” Also, I will have a direct communication with students by sending a personalized email to them and will include clear instructions on how to access the slides using Windows as a reminder.
I appreciate your feedback on the warm welcome and clear instructions I provide in my teaching practice. Welcoming students fosters a sense of belonging in the classroom. By structuring lessons around the Qualtrics environment and interactive exercises, students engage with the material and learn to create their own surveys.
It is encouraging to hear that you observed a positive classroom atmosphere and that students were satisfied with the application of key concepts.