Classroom Observation Report

• School Name

• Conducted on

  Date

• Observed by

• Classroom Observation

Classroom

• Teacher Name

• Grade Level

• Subject

• Number of Students

• Start Time

  Date

• End Time

  Date

Instruction

• Teacher actively engaged (not at desk)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Teacher informs students of what is being taught

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Teacher ensures all students understood lesson (formative assessment)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Teacher times lesson appropriately

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Teacher responds to student needs

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Teacher uses academic vocabulary

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Teacher makes connections with students' prior knowledge

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Teacher uses technology (interactive white board, Elmo, projector, etc.)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Students are engaged in meaningful instruction (not just worksheets)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Level of rigor reflects grade level

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Modifications are in place as needed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Teacher is prepared for class (copies made, etc.)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments/Explanations

Classroom Management

• Teacher maintains control of classroom

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Students are on task with appropriate materials out

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Teacher is consistent with redirection

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Teacher is proactive with discipline

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Rules are posted and referenced

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Teacher follows through with policy

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Students understand what rules have been violated

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments/Explanations

Classroom Environment

• Teacher shows that teaching time is valued (no interruptions, cell phones, etc.)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Students speak to each other and teacher with respect

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Coats and book bags are put away

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Students are in appropriate uniforms

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Bulletin boards are current and relevant

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Student work is posted

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments/Explanations

Overall Assessment

• General Comments or Concerns