Class Observation Worksheet
Class Observation Worksheet
Class Observation Worksheet
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<strong>Class</strong>room <strong>Observation</strong> <strong>Worksheet</strong><br />
<strong>Class</strong> __________ Instructor ___________________________________ Date _________<br />
Content Organization Not More Emphasis Accomplished<br />
Observed Recommended Very Well<br />
1 Lesson purpose clearly stated<br />
2 Related the lesson to previous lesson<br />
3 Presented overview of lesson<br />
4 Presented topics in logical sequence<br />
5 Paced lesson appropriately<br />
6 Summarized major points<br />
7 Responded to problems raised<br />
8 Related the lesson to future lesson<br />
9 Began and ended class on time<br />
Comments<br />
Presentation Not More Emphasis Accomplished<br />
Observed Recommended Very Well<br />
10 Speaks clearly and voice is projected so it is easily heard<br />
11 Use intonation to vary emphasis<br />
12 Explained ideas with clarity<br />
13 Maintained eye contact with students<br />
14 Used appropriate body language<br />
15 Listened to students' questions and comments<br />
16 Defined unfamiliar terms, concepts, principles<br />
17 Used examples and/or non-examples to clarify points<br />
18 Related new ideas to familiar concepts<br />
19 Restated important ideas<br />
20 Provided alternative explanations for complex material<br />
21 Used humor appropriately<br />
Comments<br />
Interaction Not More Emphasis Accomplished<br />
Observed Recommended Very Well<br />
22 Encouraged questions<br />
23 Encouraged student participation<br />
24 Maintained student attention and focus<br />
25 Asked questions to monitor progress<br />
26 Gave satisfactory answers to student questions<br />
27 Responded to nonverbal cues of confusion or curiosity<br />
28 Paced lesson to allow time for taking notes<br />
30 Asked probing questions when student answer was incomplete<br />
31 Restated questions and answers when necessary
Comments<br />
<strong>Class</strong>room Management<br />
Not<br />
Observed<br />
More Emphasis<br />
Recommended<br />
Accomplished<br />
Very Well<br />
32 Maintained a classroom environment conducive to learning<br />
33 Prepared students for the lesson with appropriate assignments<br />
34 Supported lesson with useful classroom discussion & activities<br />
35 Provided helpful audio-visual materials or demonstrations<br />
36 Made relevant written assignments<br />
37 Used technology appropriately to support the lesson<br />
Comments<br />
Content Organization<br />
Not<br />
Observed<br />
More Emphasis<br />
Recommended<br />
Accomplished<br />
Very Well<br />
38 Presented material appropriate to student knowledge level<br />
39 Cited authorities to support statements<br />
40 Presented material appropriate to the purpose of the course<br />
41 Distinguished between fact and opinion<br />
42 Presented divergent viewpoints when appropriate<br />
43 Demonstrated command of the subject matter<br />
44 Applied/related content to authentic situations<br />
Comments<br />
45 What were the instructor's major strengths as demonstrated in this observation?<br />
46 What suggestions do you have for improvement?<br />
*Adapted from A Guide for Evaluating Teaching for Promotion and Tenure by Centra, Froh, Gray, and Lambert. Center for Instructional Development. Syracuse, NY<br />
1976
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