Classroom Observation Form
Classroom Observation Form
Classroom Observation Form
Course/Class Title
Observer
Rating scale
Outstanding
5
Teacher
Date
Excellent
4
Good
3
Length of Observation
Fair
2
Poor
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Not Applicable
NA
GENERAL
Preparation for class
Quality of delivery and presentation
Knowledge of course content
Quality of the materials and activities
Control and usage of classroom space
Quality of handouts or other teaching aids
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CONTENT
Lesson objectives were made clear to students
Main ideas are clear and specific
Sufficient variety in supporting information
Relevancy of main ideas was clear
Instructor related ideas to prior knowledge
Definitions were given for vocabulary
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ORGANIZATION
Introduction captured attention
Presentation was well planned and organized
Presentation style was appropriate and effective
Class time was well used
Effective transitions (clear with summaries)
Concluded by summarizing main ideas
Reviewed by connecting to previous classes
Previewed by connecting to future classes
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INTERACTION
Instructor questioned at different levels
Gave sufficient wait time
Students asked questions
Instructor feedback was informative
Instructor incorporated student responses
Good rapport with students
Interacted with students working in groups
Interacted with individuals during the class
Encouraged students to speak and participate
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VERBAL/NON-VERBAL
Language was understandable
Articulation and pronunciation clear
Instructor spoke extemporaneously
Accent was not distracting
Effective voice quality
Volume sufficient to be heard
Rate of delivery was appropriate
Effective body movement and gestures
Eye contact with students
Confident & enthusiastic
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WEAKNESSES: (e.g. unable to answer student questions, overall topic knowledge, relevance
of examples, etc.)
What overall impressions do you think students left this lesson with in terms of content or style?
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What suggestions do you have for improving upon this instructor's skills?
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