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APPENDIX 1
List of Classroom Elements (Post-observation assessment checklist)
Element
1. Meaningful and Active Pupil Engagement
Yes or No
Evidence (be as detailed as
possible)
1.1 The lesson included a variety of teaching
methods or activities appropriate to the
objectives.
Yes
No
1.2 The lesson has objectives. Yes No
1.3 The objectives are clear. Yes No
1.4 The timing for different parts of the
lesson or activities was sufficient for the
activity (i.e. the teacher manages the time
well).
1.5 Teacher presented subject matter in a
way that was accurate and clear.
1.6 The content was appropriate to the level
of the class
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
1.7 Teacher used the chalkboard well. Yes No
1.8 Teacher used teaching aids (e.g. models,
posters, worksheets, science equipment)
effectively.
Yes
No
1.9 Teacher gave clear instructions. Yes No
1.10 Students used a variety of means
(models, drawings, notes) to represent/
engage with the concept or phenomenon
under study
1.11 Students were asked to actively engage
with the material (e.g. by making predictions
or estimations, by retelling or teaching the
content, etc.)
Yes
Yes
No
No
2. Inclusive and Respectful Learning Environment
2.1 Teacher demonstrated strategies to
promote gender equity, such as calling on
girls and boys equally or avoiding negative or
disparaging statements about girls/women
Yes
No
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