Classroom Observation Form

Observer: Teacher Observed:

Date: ____/____/20__☐Q1 ☐Q2 ☐Q3 ☐Q4 Time:
The following sections to be filled for short and long visits.
Grade: Subject: Classroom Setup: Segment of the Class:
☐KG 1 ☐Grade 6 ☐ English ☐ Religion ☐ Whole Group ☐ Beginning (first 15 min)
☐KG 2 ☐Grade 7 ☐ Math ☐ Computer ☐ Small Groups ☐ Middle (20 min)
☐KG 3 ☐Grade 8 ☐ SS ☐ Sports ☐ Pairs ☐ End last (15 minutes)
☐Grade 1 ☐Grade 9 ☐ Civics ☐ Full period
☐Grade 2 ☐Grade 10 ☐ Art ☐ Elective:
☐Grade 3 ☐Grade 11 ☐ Music
☐Grade 4 ☐Grade 12 ☐ Arabic
☐Grade 5 ☐ Science
Section: ☐A ☐B ☐C ☐D ☐E ☐F
*This form is used for the long (full period) and short visits (20 min)
Instructional /Assessment Strategies:
☐ Note taking ☐ Teacher demonstration
☐ Hands-on Learning ☐ Problem solving skills
☐ Reading ☐ Bridging ideas to real life world
☐ Teacher directed – lecturing ☐ Appropriate teacher tone/voice
☐ Learning centers ☐ Listening or performing music
☐ Project work ☐ Performance activity (skit, game, debate)
☐ Analytical skills ☐ Critical Thinking Skills
☐ Student- Centered Instruction
The teaching methods used enable all students to learn effectively.
☐ The lesson is linked to previous teaching or learning
☐ The ideas and experiences of students are drawn upon. Assessment of prior knowledge
☐ A variety of activities and questioning techniques is used
☐ Instructions and explanations are clear and specific
☐ The teacher involves all students, listens to them and responds appropriately
☐ High standards of effort, accuracy and presentation are encouraged
☐ Allow time for students to ask questions
☐ Resources used effectively
________/Out of 8
Students are well managed and high standards of behavior are insisted upon.
☐ Students are praised regularly for their good effort and achievement
☐ Prompt action is taken to address poor behavior
☐ All students are treated fairly, with an equal emphasis on the work of boys and girls, and all ability groups.
________/Out of 3
The teacher shows good subject knowledge and understanding.
☐ Teacher has a thorough knowledge of the subject content covered in the lesson
☐ Subject material was appropriate for the lesson
☐ Knowledge is made relevant and interesting for students. Essential questions used to actively engage students
________/Out of 3
Students’ work is assessed thoroughly.
☐ Student understanding is assessed throughout the lesson by the use of formal and/or informal assessments
☐ Mistakes and misconceptions are recognized by the teacher and used constructively to facilitate learning
☐ Students written work is assessed regularly and accurately.
☐ Individual students are prompted for understanding
________/Out of 4
 Classroom Observation Form

Students achieve productive outcomes.

☐ Students remain fully engaged throughout the lesson and make progress in the lesson
☐ Students understand what work is expected of them during the lesson
☐ The students outcomes of the lesson are consistent with the objectives set at the beginning
☐ The teacher and students work at a good pace.
☐ Students were on task according to plan
________/Out of 5
Differentiation Evidence:
☐ A variety of instructional/ learning strategies were utilized which addressed all types of learners
☐ Students were given a choice to the learning activities they are engaged in
☐ The teacher adjusted the lesson to the students level of understanding
☐ The teacher used different strategies to fit specific student needs
☐ The pace of the lessons was appropriate to the different learning needs of students
________/Out of 5
The teacher plans effectively and sets clear objectives that are understood.
☐ Objectives are communicated clearly at the start of the lesson
☐ Materials are ready
☐ There is a good structure to the lesson
☐ The lesson is reviewed at the end
☐ The learning needs of those with I.E.P.s are incorporated with the teachers planning.
________/Out of 5
The teacher makes effective use of time and resources.
☐ Time is well utilized and the learning is maintained for the full time available
☐ A good pace is maintained throughout the lesson
☐ Good use is made of any support available e.g. learning assistants and older students
☐ Appropriate learning resources are used, e.g. ICT.
________/Out of 4
Homework is used effectively to reinforce and extend learning.
☐ Homework is set if appropriate
☐ The learning objectives are explicit and relate to the work in progress.
☐ Homework is followed up if it has been set previously
________/Out of 3
Classroom Management: Technology Integration:
☐ Students involved ☐ Powerpoint Presentations
☐ Students interested ☐ Viewing video
☐ Good communication ☐ Effective use of Interactive Board
☐ Respect was evident ☐ Online applications/software
☐ Instant feedback on behavioral issues ☐ Interactive games
☐ Classroom rules evident ________/Out of 5
☐ Class started on time; organized fashion
☐ Responds to changes in students attentiveness TOTAL:_______/54
☐ Teacher treated students with equity ❑Exceeding (48-54) ❑ Meeting (38-47)
________/Out of 9 ❑ Needs Improvement (0-37)
Commendations (strengths):

Recommendations (weaknesses):

Professional Development: (must be completed within 2 weeks from this observation)

☐Peer to Peer Observation ☐In-service training ☐Research ☐External training ☐Online training