Classroom Observation Checklist

TEACHER ________________________
Teacher Name TIME IN _________
Time In TIME OUT ________
Time Out

DATE OF OBSERVATION ____________

Date SUBJECT/LESSON OBSERVED ____________
Subject/Lesson

Student Engagement q On task q Passive/Compliant q Disengaged/Disruptive

Grouping q Whole class q Small Group/Paired q Individual

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Rigor Rate
Instructional Strategies
q Remembering: Define, Label, List, Name, Memorize q Differentiation q Think-Pair-Share
q Understanding: Demonstrate, Describe, Review, q Direct
Extend q Manipulatives/Hands-on
Instruction
q Applying: Calculate, Change, Construct, Show q Class
q Technology
Discussions
q Analyzing: Break Down, Contrast, Outline, Infer
q Check for
q Evaluate: Defend, Prove, Measure, Justify q Other: Add text here
Understanding
q Create: Arrange, Compose, Make, Design

Focus on Instruction Classroom Environment Additional Observations

q Evidence of lesson plans- clear, well- q Organized, neat, uncluttered q Teacher models instructional tasks
organized, sequential (thinking aloud, procedures, step-
q Learning goals or objectives by-step demonstrations)
q Objectives- posted, written or verbally displayed
stated q Teacher provides direct and explicit
q Student work displayed instruction; makes connections, sets
q Class discussions the purpose
q Visuals, posters, charts
q Evidence of district/campus goals q Multiple opportunities for students
displayed
initiated to practice
q Formal/Informal methods are used to Classroom Management q Corrective and constructive
measure progress feedback
q Safe, orderly
q Lessons aligned to state standards q Students are successful in
q Routines and procedures completing activities
evident
Culture q Lessons encourage higher order
q Establishes, communicates and thinking
q Student-Teacher relationships are maintains clear expectations
positive and respectful q Other:
q Positive behavior expectations
q Students feel safe to share ideas;
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evident
easily participates
q Negative behavior addressed
q Student leadership skills are being
shown q Teacher visible throughout the
room; monitors activities
q Teacher supports all learners
q Good use of instructional time
q Teacher leads a mutually
respectful/collaborative class of q Other:
actively engaged learners

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Conference q
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Conference requested by evaluator
Conference not needed at this time; teacher may request a conference
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q Conference requested by evaluator Conference

q Conference not needed at this time; teacher may request a conference