TEACHER ________________________________________ DATE ____________________

OBSERVATION FORM
TEACHER BEHAVIORS

OBSERVED

Planning and Preparation

..... Allocates time for academics _____

TEACHER BEHAVIORS

OBSERVED

Holds Students Responsible for Assignments

..... makes daily homework assignments _____

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OBSERVATION FORM

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Teacher

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Date

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School

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Subject

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Grade

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Period/Time

PRINCIPAL (OR OTHER OBSERVER) COMPLETES THIS FORM AND DISCUSSES

CONTENT WITH TEACHER IN A POST-OBSERVATION CONFERENCE.
___________________________________________________________________________
1. Lesson objectives, values

2. Learning atmosphere

3. Materials and equipment

4. Teaching/learning activities
a. Linking/motivating

b. Teaching concepts

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c. Involving students

d. Providing guided practice

e. Checking for understanding

f. Reviewing the main points

g. Providing independent practice

5. Observation of teacher behavior requested

Other:

The information on this observation form has been discussed at a post- observation conference.

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Date

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Teacher's Signature

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Observer's Signature

OBSERVATION FORM

________________________________
Teacher's Name

________________________________
Date of Observation

________________________________
Grade or Subject

________________________________
Evaluator

Performance Rating: 5 = Excellent

2 = Poor

4 = Good
3 = Fair
1 = Not Observed

I. PERSONAL QUALITIES: Qualities are exhibited which promote a positive educational

setting.
Comments:

_____________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________

II. INSTRUCTIONAL SKILL: Competent levels of knowledge and skills are demonstrated in
planning and conducting instruction.
Comments:

_____________________________________________________________

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_________________________________________________________________________
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III. CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT: Physical and human elements are organized in the
education setting.
Comments:

_____________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________

IV. PROFESSIONAL PREPARATION AND SCHOLARSHIP: Evidence is exhibited of a

theoretical background and knowledge of teaching principles and a professional
commitment.
Comments:

_____________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________

V. EFFORT TOWARD IMPROVEMENT: A personal responsibility for individual professional

growth is demonstrated.
Comments:

_____________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________

VI. HANDLING OF STUDENT DISCIPLINE AND ATTENDANCE PROBLEMS:

Contributions are made to the development and improvement of student discipline.
Comments:

_____________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________

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VII INTEREST IN TEACHING PUPILS: Activities are used consistent with principles of human
growth and learning and take into account each individual's unique background and
characteristics.
Comments:

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_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________

III. KNOWLEDGE OF SUBJECT MATTER: Knowledge of subject matter and instructional

practices is demonstrated.
Comments:

_____________________________________________________________

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_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________

IX. NARRATIVE SUMMARY: ___________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________

AREAS OF IMPROVEMENT: ________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________

X. SIGNATURES

______________________________
Evaluator
______________________________
Teacher*

__________________________
Date

__________________________
Date

*Indicates only that the teacher has reviewed the evaluation in conference with the evaluator.

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OBSERVATION FORM
School __________________________________
Date

_____________________

Grade: K 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

Observer __________________________________

Content Area _______________________________________________________________

KEY:

Not Evident 0 1 2 3 4 5
N/A - unable to judge/not applicable

Very Evident

Observation - 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
I. TEACHING TO AN OBJECTIVE

N/A 0 1 2 3 4 5

1. Is the objective made clear to the learner

2. Explanations given to the learner are
relevant
3. Activities required are relevant to the
objective
4. Responses given to the learners'
behavior relate to the objective
II. OBJECTIVE AT THE CORRECT LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY
1. Using a task analysis as the basis for
developing a lesson
2. Using a task analysis, was the lesson
appropriate for the majority
3. Using a task analysis for forming an
instructional sub-group
III. MONITOR THE LEARNER AND ADJUST THE TEACHING
1. Elicits overt behavior from the learners
2. Makes adjustments based on monitoring
the learners
3. Selects adjustments which facilitate
the learning
4. Ask questions that move the learner to
higher levels of thinking

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N/A 0 1 2 3 4 5
N/A 0 1 2 3 4 5
N/A 0 1 2 3 4 5
N/A 0 1 2 3 4 5
N/A 0 1 2 3 4 5
N/A 0 1 2 3 4 5
N/A 0 1 2 3 4 5
N/A 0 1 2 3 4 5
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N/A 0 1 2 3 4 5
N/A 0 1 2 3 4 5
N/A 0 1 2 3 4 5
N/A 0 1 2 3 4

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IV PRINCIPLES OF LEARNING

N/A 0 1 2 3 4 5

A.1 REINFORCEMENT (POSITIVE)

N/A 0 1 2 3 4 5

1. The reinforcer maintains or increases

a desired behavior
A.2 REINFORCEMENT (NEGATIVE)

N/A 0 1 2 3 4 5
N/A 0 1 2 3 4 5

1. Reinforcer stops a behavior (punishment)

2. Teacher supplies a desired or new
behavior
3. Teacher reinforces the new or desired
behavior
B. MOTIVATION (Level of concern--interest
--feeling tone--success--knowledge of results)
1. Demonstrates the ability to use levels
of concern appropriately
2. Demonstrates the ability to use interest
3. Demonstrates the ability to use feeling tone
4. Demonstrates the ability to use success
5. Demonstrates the ability to use knowledge
of results
C. RETENTION (Feeling tone, practice, meaning,
transfer, modeling)
1. Demonstrates the ability to use
appropriate feeling tone
2. Demonstrates the ability to use practice
3. Demonstrates the ability to use meaning
4. Provides the opportunity to transfer the
learning
5. Demonstrates the ability to model and
label the learning
D. ANTICIPATORY SET

N/A 0 1 2 3 4 5
N/A 0 1 2 3 4 5
N/A 0 1 2 3 4 5
N/A 0 1 2 3 4 5
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A

0
0
0
0

1
1
1
1

2
2
2
2

3
3
3
3

4
4
4
4

5
5
5
5

N/A 0 1 2 3 4 5
N/A 0 1 2 3 4 5
N/A 0 1 2 3 4 5
N/A 0 1 2 3 4 5
N/A 0 1 2 3 4 5
N/A 0 1 2 3 4 5
N/A 0 1 2 3 4 5
N/A 0 1 2 3 4 5

1. Uses set to focus the students toward

the learning
2. Provides a set to focus all the
students on the learning

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N/A 0 1 2 3 4 5
N/A 0 1 2 3 4 5

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E. CLOSURE

N/A 0 1 2 3 4 5

1. Allows the student to summarize the learning

2. Provides the opportunity for all the
students to be involved
F. ACTIVE PARTICIPATION

N/A 0 1 2 3 4 5
N/A 0 1 2 3 4 5
N/A 0 1 2 3 4 5

1. Elicits covert behavior from all the students

2. Elicits relevant overt behavior from
all the students

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N/A 0 1 2 3 4 5
N/A 0 1 2 3 4 5

OBSERVATION FORM
Name ________________________ Subject ________________ Date ________________
Planning & Preparation: ________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
Classroom Organization & Management: __________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
Classroom Communications: ____________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
Teaching Strategies & Techniques: ______________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
Use of Materials & Resources: __________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
Skills in Group Processes: _____________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
Information Processing Skills: ___________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
Teaching to the Objective: ______________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
Knowledge of Content Area: ____________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
Student Behavior: ____________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
Assessment & Evaluation Skills: _________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
Other: ______________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
Teacher's Signature ___________________________

Date ______________________

Principal's Signature _____________________________ Date ______________________

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SELECTIVE VERBATIM
OBSERVATION FORM
Teacher: __________________________________
Date: __________________________________
Time: __________________________________
Lesson:

___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________

Observation Data: ____________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________

TIME

DATA

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COMMENTS

OBSERVATION FORM
Directions:

Circle the appropriate rating.

0 - Behavior not observed
1 - Needs improvement

2 - Adequate
3 - Strong

A. Introductory Activities
1. States lesson goals
2. Reviews previous lessons

0 1 2 3
0 1 2 3

B. Skill in Delivery (Oral Expression)

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Explains simply (appropriate complexity, words)

Uses good articulation
Uses careful and precise wording
Gives coherent presentation (stays on subject)
Moves at easy-to-follow pace

0
0
0
0
0

1
1
1
1
1

2
2
2
2
2

3
3
3
3
3

0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0

1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1

2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2

3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3

0
0
0
0
0
0
0

1
1
1
1
1
1
1

2
2
2
2
2
2
2

3
3
3
3
3
3
3

C. Organizational Methods or Procedures

1. Presents information in logical sequence
2. Proceeds in small steps
3. Emphasizes what is important to learn
4. Repeats important aspects
5. Writes important rules or terms on board
6. Uses verbal, practical, or written examples
7. Shows similarities and differences between the concepts
8. Shows student how to remember terms, concepts
9. Goes over difficult points
10. Gives detained directions for assignments
11. Writes assignments on the board
12. Summarizes information
D. Provision for Ensuring Student Understanding
1. Asks questions after each step to see if students
understand
2. Stays with topic until students understand it
3. Allows time for students to ask questions
4. Answers questions adequately
5. Repeats explanations if necessary
6. Provides directed practice activities
7. Examines student work individually

Teacher ___________________________________ Date ____________________________

Observer __________________________________ Date ____________________________

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OBSERVATION FORM
Name _______________________ Subject ___________________
Planning & Preparation:

Classroom Organization & Management:

Classroom Communications:

Teaching Strategies & Techniques:

Use of Materials & Resources:

Skills in Group Processes:

Teaching to the Objective:

Knowledge of Content Area:

Student Behavior:

Assessment & Evaluation Skills:

Knowledge of Content Area:

Other Notes/Comments

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Date______________