Class Observations Forms
Class Observations Forms
2 Lesson content What is the content presented? Does the content focus on The content covered included
knowledge only, or are there applications and skills both theoretical knowledge
presented? Is the material at the level of the learners? Is and practical applications.
there necessary knowledge that was not mentioned related The lesson was structured at
to the lesson topic? Is the material correct without errors? a suitable level for the
students, and no essential
knowledge appeared missing.
3 Communication Is the language of communication with learners clear? What The teacher used clear and
Language (verbal, are the direct and indirect linguistic methods used in the accessible language, often
written & physical) lesson? How does the teacher employ language in the usual checking for understanding.
learning process? Verbal explanations were
complemented by written
notes on the board and
expressive body language.
4 Diversity of teaching What teaching methods are used? Is there diversity in the The teacher used a variety of
and learning methods use of these methods? Are there better methods and methods, including direct
techniques that should have been used? instruction, group activities,
and questioning techniques.
This diversity kept students
engaged.
5 Organization of What is in the learning environment? How is it managed? The classroom was well-
learning environment How is student behavior managed? How is time managed? organized, with clearly
How are transitions from one activity to another managed? defined areas for group work.
How are individuals, small groups and large groups Transitions between activities
managed? were smooth, and student
behavior was managed
effectively.
6 Employment of What type of educational resources are used? How is it Visual aids were used to
learning resources used? Why it specifically? Are there alternative resources clarify complex concepts.
more relevant to the lesson topic? Is there diversity in the However, there was limited
use of the resources? How is technology used in the lesson? use of technology in this
What more resources could be used? lesson.
7 Reinforcement of How is learning reinforced? How is the achievement The teacher praised correct
learning upgraded? Is there variety in reinforcement? What effect answers and provided
did this have on the learners? Is it possible to reinforce in constructive feedback.
other ways? What are they? Reinforcement techniques
helped build students’
confidence.
8 Effectiveness of What assessment methods are used? How used? Why does The teacher asked questions
assessment methods the teacher use certain assessment methods? Are there throughout the lesson to
other alternative methods that can be used and are more check comprehension. A
effective? short quiz at the end of class
was used to assess learning
outcomes.
9 lesson Closure How was the lesson closed? Have the main points and The teacher summarized key
concepts of the lesson been summarized? Have learners points effectively and gave
been prepared for the upcoming experiences? Has the students a preview of the
teacher given instructions about what needs to be done for next lesson. Homework was
the next lesson, e.g. reading about a topic, searching for assigned to reinforce
additional information about the current or next lesson, etc.? learning.
Student's signature:
Appendix (2)
Lesson plan analysis form
Student's name: Omar Al University ID:202010211
Balushi
Date of visit: 17/10/2024 School:
Al Shula
School
Class:6th grade Lesson:
Optiona
l Lesson
No Analysis Areas Description Student notes
1 Lesson objectives To what extent: are learning objectives The objectives were clearly
clear, linked to the content stated, linked to the lesson’s
of the lesson and measurable? do they content, and measurable. They
cover different cognitive levels and vary included knowledge-based goals
but could have incorporated
between
more hands-on skills and
cognitive, affective, and psychomotor depending
affective elements.
on the type of the lesson?
4 Teaching To what extent: are methods and strategies of direct teaching and
methods/strategies diverse, innovative and linked to the objectives of cooperative learning was used,
the lesson? do they suit the needs of learners, and engaging students through
develop their critical and reflective thinking and varied techniques and
encouraging group work. The
creativity?
methods matched the lesson
objectives but focused mainly on
information recall.
5 Educational activities To what extent: are educational activities Activities included discussions
diverse, innovative, and linked to the lesson and group work, which allowed
objectives? do they develop thinking skills, and students to collaborate and
address individual differences among exchange ideas. However, they
were not significantly varied.
learners?
Student's signature:
Appendix (3)
Teaching observation evaluation form
Student's name: Major:
Date date: School:
&
Class: Lesson:
No Domain Items mark
1 Lesson objectives Describe the lesson objectives comprehensively, evaluate the way they are
formulated, and draw conclusions.
2 Lesson introduction Describe and analyze the lesson introduction of the cooperating teacher –
planned and executed, and suggest a plan for development.
3 Lesson content Describe and analyze the lesson content of the cooperating teacher –
planned and executed, and write conclusions.
4 Teaching Describe and analyze the teaching methods/ strategies of the cooperating
methods/strategies teacher – planned and executed, and write conclusions.
5 Educational activities Describe and analyze the teaching activities of the cooperating teacher –
planned and executed, and write conclusions and plans for development
and improvements.
6 Educational/technological Describe and analyze the teaching/ technological aids of the cooperating
aids teacher – planned and executed, and write conclusions and a plan for
development.
7 Lesson closure Describe and analyze the methods for closing the lesson of the
cooperating teacher – planned and executed, and suggest a plan for
improvement.
8 Assessment Describe and analyze the assessment methods / tools of the cooperating
methods/tools teacher – planned and executed, and suggest a plan for development.
9 Lesson plan organization Describe and analyze the extent to which the lesson plan of the
cooperating teacher is organized in general, and suggest plans for
development and improvement.
10 communication language Describe and analyze all types of language communication (verbal, written
and physical) used by the cooperating teacher, and suggest plans for
development and improvement.
11 Learning environment Describe and analyze the learning environment and how the classroom
organization is managed by the cooperating teacher, and suggest plans for
development and improvement.
12 Learning reinforcement Describe and analyze the reinforcement methods used by the cooperating
teacher, and suggest plans for development and improvement.
13 Classroom problems Describe and analyze a classroom problem faced by the cooperating
teacher, and suggest an action plan for it.
14 Extracurricular activities Describe and analyze an extracurricular activity done by the cooperating
teacher, and suggest plans for development and improvement.
*Evaluation scale: Excellent (5) Very good (4) Good (3) Acceptable (2) Poor (1)
Note:
● Evaluation in this form is based on the two observation forms (Appendix 1 and Appendix 2)
● Equation for calculating the grade: the student's grade in the observation = the student's grade in the form × 5.
Appendix (4)
Observations evaluation by school principal
School: Student's name:
Academic year: Semester:
No. Items mark
1 General personal appearance
3 Commitment to the beginning and end of the class period being observed
7 Adherence to the instructions of the cooperating teacher to complete field observation tasks
11 Total = 10 marks
12 Positive comments:
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Negative comments:
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Total = 20
10
11
12
10
*Weekly attendance sheet is to be sent to the college supervisor and practical education
coordinator on a weekly basis.