Classroom Observation Checklist

• Class Observed

• Teacher Assigned

• Conducted on

  Date

• Observed by

Environment

• The environment is welcoming and organized

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• The environment is generally neat and attractive

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Developmentally appropriate materials are attractively displayed and easily accessible to students

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• The environment reflects the culture, language, ethnicity and developmental stages of the students served.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Class Structure

• Takes attendance

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Shows evidence of lesson planning (lesson plan is posted and utilized in class)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Reviews previous day's course content

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Summarizes course content covered

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Job chart is posted and children rotate "helper" roles (e.g room cleaning, line leader etc)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Methods

• Provides well-designed materials

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Employs non-lecture learning activities (i.e. small group discussion, student-led activities)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Invites class discussion

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Employs other tools/instructional aids (i.e. technology, computer, video, overheads)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Delivers well-planned lecture

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Teacher - Student Interaction

• Students are engaged and active

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Solicits student input

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Demonstrates awareness of individual student learning needs

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Content

• Appears knowledgeable

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Appears well organized

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Explains concepts clearly

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Relates concepts to students’ experience

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Selects learning experiences appropriate to the level of learning

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Completion

• General Observations / Recommendations

• Name & Signature of Teacher / Instructor

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• Name & Signature of Evaluator

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