Classroom Observation
Classroom Observation
Sr. Based on evidence recorded in your notes made during the observation, rank the teacher on
1 2 3 4 5
# each practice (5 is high, 1 is low)
1 The teacher explicitly articulates the objectives of the lesson and relates classroom activities to
the objectives.
2 The teacher's explanation of content is clear and correct.
3 The teacher makes connections that relate to students’ daily lives or other content knowledge.
4 The teacher models by enacting, thinking aloud or showing a final product expected of the
students.
5 The teacher uses questions, prompts or other strategies to determine students’ level of
understanding.
6 The teacher monitors most students during independent or group work.
7 The teacher adjusts teaching to the level of the students.
8 The teacher provides specific comments to help students clarify misunderstandings and
understand successes.
9 The teacher asks thinking questions.
10 The teacher provides thinking tasks.
11 The teacher responds to students’ needs.
Time on Learning
1st Interval 2nd Interval 3rd Interval
Students are engaged in a learning activity (circle one rating at each
L M H L M H L M H
interval)
Practice _______
Practice _______
Duration of the
Less than 10 minutes 11 – 20 minutes 21 – 30 minutes More than 30 minutes
discussion (circle one)
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