In the preparation phase , the teacher introduces the skill mechanics that students need to understand in order to perform the skill. The use of verbal cues, written checklists, and a physical demonstration by the teacher are used. In the observation phase , the students are in cooperative learning groups of three. As a group they will determine where to perform their observations, how many times to be observed, and the order to be evaluated. The observer will use the written checklist that was presented by the teacher to help them evaluate the performer.
Checklists are handouts that have the skill mechanics broken down into a sequential order.
These skill parts are reinforced by the teachers verbal cues that was presented during the teachers demonstration. In the evaluation phase the observer, using the checklist that has been established, will help determine the correctness of the performance and the strength and weaknesses of the performer. This feedback of information is then given to the performer by the observer. The students ability to differentiate between correct and incorrect demonstrations can be used as an indicator for the teacher to judge whether a student understands the structure of the skill. When students are working in these groups they must use the proper social skills that have been taught in our school.