Lesson Observation
and
Development
A fresh pair of eyes. Practical development. Better teaching.
Sometimes, you need someone else to look at what's happening in your lessons.
Whether you're preparing for your ADI Part 3, getting ready for a
Standards Check or simply want to develop your teaching, a lesson
observation can help you see things from a different perspective.
When you're teaching day in, day out, it's easy to fall into familiar
patterns. You might not recognise the things you're doing well, spot
opportunities to improve or understand why certain situations keep
repeating.
Lesson Observation and Development gives you the opportunity to
step back, reflect and look at your teaching with someone who
understands the demands of modern driver training.
This isn't about judging you, finding fault or handing you a list of things to change.
It's about understanding what's happening in your lessons and identifying practical ways to move forward.
Part 3 practical preparation
For PDIs working towards their ADI qualification, lesson observation forms an important part of practical preparation.
Rather than simply rehearsing lessons for the test, we'll look at the skills and understanding needed to become an effective driving instructor.
I'll observe you delivering a real lesson and we'll explore how your teaching aligns with the DVSA Part 3 assessment criteria.
We may look at:
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Lesson planning and structure.
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Identifying and responding to learner needs.
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Risk management and timely intervention.
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Teaching strategies and coaching.
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Questioning and feedback.
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Developing learner independence.
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Reflection and self-evaluation.
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Managing the learning environment.
ADI21AT training record
Where the session meets the relevant DVSA requirements, it can count towards your required training hours and be recorded on your ADI21AT training record.
You'll receive feedback, practical development suggestions and clear priorities to help you continue working towards your Part 3 test.
The aim is to develop your ability to deliver effective, learner-centred training, not simply teach you how to perform on assessment day.
Standards Check preparation
For qualified ADIs preparing for their Standards Check, an independent observation can help you understand how your teaching is working and where further development might be useful.
We'll explore your lesson in relation to the DVSA Standards Check criteria and the National Standard for Driver and Rider Training.
We'll look beyond individual competencies and consider how your decisions, teaching strategies and interactions influence the learner's progress.
The aim is to help you develop a more consistent approach to your teaching, without relying on scripts or trying to deliver a lesson that doesn't feel natural.
Ongoing instructor development
You don't need an upcoming assessment to benefit from having your teaching observed.
Perhaps you want to improve your coaching, become more confident in managing difficult lessons or understand why a learner keeps making the same mistakes.
We can explore areas such as:
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Moving from telling to coaching.
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Asking better questions.
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Recognising and managing cognitive overload.
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Understanding repeated faults.
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Managing pressure in the car.
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Giving feedback that leads to observable change.
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Developing learner responsibility and independence.
Every observation is shaped around the instructor, the learner and the areas you want to develop.
What happens during a session?
1. Before the observation
We'll discuss what you'd like to get from the session, any particular concerns and the areas you'd like me to pay attention to.
2. The lesson observation
I'll observe you delivering a real driving lesson, looking at your teaching, decision-making, risk management and the learner's response.
3. The development conversation
We'll talk through what happened. You'll have the opportunity to reflect before we explore my observations and identify opportunities for improvement.
4. Your development priorities
You'll leave with practical suggestions and clear areas to work on in your future lessons.
The emphasis is on manageable changes that you can put into practice straight away.
Free Part 3 and Standards Check marking sheet analysis
Already taken your Part 3 or Standards Check?
Your marking sheet can tell you more than just whether you've passed or failed.
If you've recently taken your ADI Part 3 or Standards Check, you can send me a copy of your marking sheet for a free initial analysis.
I'll look at the competencies and feedback recorded, helping you identify possible patterns, areas of concern and opportunities for further development.
Rather than simply looking at individual scores, we'll consider what the feedback might tell us about your teaching and where your attention could be best directed.
If you need further support, we can then explore those areas through a Lesson Observation and Development session.
Understand the feedback. Identify the priorities. Work out what to do next.
Who are these sessions for?
Lesson Observation and Development is available to:
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PDIs preparing for their ADI Part 3.
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Qualified ADIs preparing for a Standards Check.
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Instructors who want an independent view of their teaching.
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Experienced instructors looking for fresh ideas and ongoing professional development.
You don't have to be struggling to benefit. Sometimes, the most experienced instructors can gain the most from stepping back and looking at their own practice.
Ready to look at your teaching differently?
If you're working towards Part 3, preparing for a Standards Check or simply want to become a better instructor, let's take a look at what's happening in your lessons.
No scripts. No unnecessary pressure. No tick-box approach to development.
Just honest observation, constructive feedback and practical support.
