Classroom Observation

• Course number and title

• Instructor's Name

• Campus location
  Address

• Conducted on

  Date

• Conducted by

• Please provide pictures where possible.

• 5 = Outstanding; 4 = Excellent; 3 = Good; 2 = Fair; 1 = Poor

Personal Traits

• Instructor's appearance

  5

  4

  3

  2

  1

• Instructor's enthusiasm

  5

  4

  3

  2

  1

• Instructor's choice, use of words

  5

  4

  3

  2

  1

• Instructor's enunciation

  5

  4

  3

  2

  1

• Instructor's quality, volume of voice

  5

  4

  3

  2

  1

• Instructor's eye contact

  5

  4

  3

  2

  1

• Instructor's body mannerisms

  5

  4

  3

  2

  1

• Instructor's confidence

  5

  4

  3

  2

  1

• Comments in reference to the Instructor's personal traits

Relationships with students

• Distribution of questions, attention

  5

  4

  3

  2

  1

• Knowledge of names

  5

  4

  3

  2

  1

• Class control

  5

  4

  3

  2

  1

• Attention to feedback

  5

  4

  3

  2

  1

• Response to needs, difficulties

  5

  4

  3

  2

  1

• Instructor's tact

  5

  4

  3

  2

  1

• Instructor's use of humor

  5

  4

  3

  2

  1

• Comments in reference to the Instructor's relationship with his/her students

Lesson Evaluation - Introduction

• Instructor's communication of learning goals

  5

  4

  3

  2

  1

• Instructor's motivation, interest arousal

  5

  4

  3

  2

  1

• Establishment of topic of importance

  5

  4

  3

  2

  1

• Instructor's review of prerequisites

  5

  4

  3

  2

  1

• Comments in reference to the lesson's introdution

Lesson Evaluation - Presentation

• Sequencing

  5

  4

  3

  2

  1

• Clarity of explanation

  5

  4

  3

  2

  1

• Explanation of unfamiliar terms

  5

  4

  3

  2

  1

• Attention to previous knowledge level of students

  5

  4

  3

  2

  1

• Effective utilization of training aids

  5

  4

  3

  2

  1

• Examples of dry erase board, power points, smart boards, etc.

  Media

• Questioning techniques

  5

  4

  3

  2

  1

• Emphasis on "why" and "application"

  5

  4

  3

  2

  1

• Opportunity for proper note taking<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Opportunity for practice, assimilation

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• General comments on the Instructor's presentation

Lesson Evaluation - Conclusion

• Adequacy of summary

  5

  4

  3

  2

  1

• Evaluation methods

  5

  4

  3

  2

  1

• Accomplishment of the objectives

  5

  4

  3

  2

  1

• General comments on the conclusion of the lesson

Instructor preparation

• Clarity of objectives

  5

  4

  3

  2

  1

• Adequacy of lesson plan

  5

  4

  3

  2

  1

• Choice of methods and materials

  5

  4

  3

  2

  1

• Picture of material used if applicable

  Media

• Readiness of equipment, facilities

  5

  4

  3

  2

  1

• Picture of classroom

  Media

• Quality of hand-outs, power points, etc.

  5

  4

  3

  2

  1

• Picture of hand-outs, power points, etc.

  Media

• General comments about the Instructor's preparation

Standards

• Was the class held for the full scheduled time?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Did Instructor adhere to scheduled student breaks?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Did the Instructor record attendance during class time?

  Yes

  No

• Was the classroom neat and orderly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Was all equipment in the classroom functioning properly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Did the Instructor utilize approved instructional plans?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Did the Instructor utilize available technology?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Was the Instructor prepared for class?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• We're the students in dress code?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Overall assessment of classroom observation

• Was the temperature of the classroom conducive to a good learning environment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Was the classroom well lit?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Was the classroom neat, clean, and organized?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Additional comments

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