Classroom Observation Worksheet

Instructor_____________________Course_________________________________
Date________________________Observer_________________________________
Directions: Below is a list of instructor behaviors that may occur within a given class or
course. Please use it as guide to making observations, not as a list of required
characteristics. When this worksheet is used for making improvements to instruction, it
is recommended that the instructor highlight the areas to be focused on before the
observation takes place.
espond to each statement using the following scale:
Not observed More emphasis Accomplished
recommended very well
! " #
$ircle the number at the right that best represents your response. %se the comment space
below each section to provide more feedback or suggestions.
Content Organization Not observed More emphasis Accomplished very well
!. &ade clear statement of
the purpose of the lesson ' " #
". Defined relationship or this
lesson to previous lessons ! ' #
#. Presented overview of the
lesson ' " #
(. Presented topics with a
logical sequence ' " #
). Paced lesson appropriately
*. +ummari,ed ma-or points
of lesson ! ' #
.. esponded to problems
raised during lesson ! ' #
/. elated today0s lesson
to future lessons ' " #
$omments:
The purpose of the lesson are not presented, the tape starts time later the class has
started: hat I mean is that there is no evidence that might sho hether it as or
not presented!
In some moments he mentions information given in the previous class, so it means
that this class has a clear relationship ith the previous one" I can infer it is the
continuation!
There is no mention to future lessons based on this one!
The ob#ectives of the lesson are not discussed a t the end of the class, if the$ ere or
not accomplished!
%resentation Not observed More emphasis Accomplished very well
1. Pro-ected voice ! " '
so easily heard
!2. %sed intonation ! " '
to vary emphasis
!!. 3'plained ideas ! " '
with clarity
!". &aintained eye ! " '
contact with students
!#. 4istened to student ! ' #
questions 5 comments
!(. Pro-ected nonverbal ! " '
gestures consistent with
intentions
!). Defined unfamiliar terms, ! ' #
concepts, and principles
!*. Presented e'amples to ! ' #
clarify points
!.. elated new ideas to ' " #
familiar concepts
!/. estated important ideas ! ' #
at appropriate times
!1. 6aried e'planations for ! ' #
comple' and difficult
material
"2. %sed humor appropriately ' " #
to strengthen retention 5
interest
"!. 4imited use of repetitive ! ' #
phrases 5 hanging articles
$omments:
7is voice pro-ection was the appropriate, as his eye contact.
$hanges in intonation were appropriate.
8n some moments he did not paid attention to the requests of some students.
8 think in some moments he could have been more humoristic, used humor as a didactical
strategy.
Instructor&'tudent Not observed More emphasis Accomplished very well
Interactions
"". 3ncouraged student ! " '
questions
"#. 3ncouraged student ! ' #
discussion
"(. &aintained student ! " '
attention
"). 9sked questions to ! ' #
monitor students0
progress
"*. :ave satisfactory ! " '
answers to student
questions
".. esponded to ! ' #
nonverbal cues of
confusion, boredom,
5 curiosity
"/. Paced lesson to allow ' " #
time for note taking
"1. 3ncouraged students ! ' #
to answer difficult
questions
#2. 9sked probing ' " #
probing questions
when student answer
was incomplete
#!. estated questions ! " '
and answers when
necessary
#". +uggested questions ' " #
of limited interest to
be handled outside of
class
$omments:
;here was no time for note taking.
8n general terms the interactions were good he was ready and willing to answer to the
questions and doubts of the students. but he lacked probing and checking understanding.
Instructional (aterials Not observed More emphasis Accomplished very well
and )nvironment
##. &aintained adequate ! ' #
classroom facilities
#(. Prepared students for ! " '
the lesson with appropriate
assigned readings
#). +upported lesson with ! ' #
useful classroom
discussions and e'ercises
#*. Presented helpful audio< ' " #
visual materials to support
lesson organi,ation 5 ma-or
points
#.. Provided relevant written ! " '
assignments
$omments:
The materials for the class ere enough for the students!
*e did not encouraged discussion among the students!
There as no use of audio visual materials
Content +noledge Not observed More emphasis Accomplished very well
and ,elevance
#/. Presented material ! " '
worth knowing
#1. Presented material ! " '
appropriate to student
knowledge 5 background
(!. Presented material ! " '
appropriate to stated purpose
of the course
(#. Presented divergent view< ! ' #
points when appropriate
((. Demonstrated command of ! " '
sub-ect matter
$omments:
;he material was the appropriate to present the topic.
8t is clear that he knew what he was talking about.
9s 8 said before he lacked probing.
3=;9 $>&&3?;+
7e did not asked questions about opinions of the students with the topic.
7e lacked probing and asking divergent questions.
;he disposition of the classroom did not allow a more fluent environment in which the
teacher could have more comfortable.
;he lesson was clearly organi,ed. 8t was previously prepared and the organi,ation was
carried on as supposed.
While the students were answering he was checking around and answering questions from
the students.
7e was always willing to answer student0s requests.
;he instructions were given clearly and when the students did not seem to have understood
he clarified.
;here was no peer tutoring.
;here was not enough instructional variety@ 7e did not use divergent questions. 7e did not
probe. 7e did use neither visuals nor tactile elements. 7e did not use technology.
7e showed enthusiasm through his attitudes towards students.
7e could have given more e'amples on the topic.
;he use of verbal rewards and reinforcements were poor. 7e could have been more
e'pressive in order for students to feel more satisfied with their own work.