[NEW] Leadership Series: The Art of Lesson Observations (ALOV)
[NEW] Leadership Series: The Art of Lesson Observations (ALOV)
About Course
This course focuses on teacher professional learning. Participants will learn how to execute a lesson observation cycle, focusing on developing teacher ownership for pedagogical improvement, and conducting of professional conversations to promote teacher reflection, problem solving, confidence building and learning.
Participants will be required to carry out a full cycle of the lesson observation, record their post-observation conversation and bring the recording back to class to discuss with their peers.
Note: This course will be conducted face-to-face.
At the end of the course, learners will be able to:
- understand important features of a lesson observation cycle that focuses on teacher learning;
- be able to engage the teacher in learning through a lesson observation cycle;
- be able to develop an observation template together with the teacher; and
- be able to conduct an observation cycle and engage the teacher in learning through pre- and post-observation conversation.
Upon completion of the course, you will be awarded a Certificate of Attainment from the Early Childhood Development Agency (ECDA).
Other funding support and financial schemes may be available. Find out more here.
Entry Requirements
This course is for individuals who meet the following criteria:
- Have completed an ECDA-recognised certificate or diploma in early childhood care and education.
- Be ECDA-certified as an L2 teacher.
- Currently employed in a childcare centre registered or licensed with ECDA.
- Have completed The Pillars of Leadership or Leadership Series: The Pillars of Leadership (POLP)
Fees Payable
Download the course fees table below.
Note: The course fee shown is an estimate only. Course fees payable are subject to revision, funding eligibility and approval. Please contact us for details on course fees.
Course Schedule
15 hours
3 weekdays
NIEC(City)
Feb, Aug 2026
Please note:
- Course schedule and venue are subject to changes. NIEC reserves the right to reschedule/cancel any programme and amend information without prior notice.
- Classes will only commence if the minimum class size is met. A confirmation email will be sent to you at least 3 weeks before course commencement.
Have questions? Connect with us!
Ms Tan Chu Yun
Email: tan_chu_yun@niec.edu.sg