Northwest Vista College

Alamo Colleges
On-line Classroom Observation

Name: Class:
Department: Date Accessed:

Observer:
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PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS AND COMPETENCIES

5. OUTSTANDING: performs very well; a model for other instructors;

4. VERY GOOD: performs well; demonstrates above average performance;
3. SATISFACTORY: performs in middle range; demonstrates average performance;
2. MARGINAL: demonstrates minimally acceptable teaching skills; some changes should be made to
improve instruction;
1. UNSATISFACTORY: does not meet minimum requirements; major changes must be made to improve
instruction;
0. NOT APPLICABLE: not able to observe/not relevant.
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1. Mastery of subject matter - Content is appropriate for course; class follows course outcomes and course description.

Comments/Examples:

Please Circle One: 5 4 3 2 1 0

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2. Organization and Design of Class - Class is easy to navigate. A class orientation and class calendar are posted. Learning Modules, Assignments, Syllabus
and other class materials are set up in a logical and easy-to-find fashion.

Comments/Examples:

Please Circle One: 5 4 3 2 1 0

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3. Curriculum and Instruction – Course uses a variety of technology tools to foster interaction (i.e., Learning Modules, Discussion Board, Course Mail,
Announcements, etc.)
Comments/Examples:

Please Circle One: 5 4 3 2 1 0

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4. Class and Student Communication – Instructor communicates with individual students and the class at-large consistently, effectively and in a timely
manner in the form of emails, chats or weekly discussions.

Comments/Examples:

Please Circle One: 5 4 3 2 1 0

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5. Classroom participation and engagement – Students are encouraged to engage in the class, log-in frequently and participate with other students in
class discussions, etc.

Comments/Examples:

Please Circle One: 5 4 3 2 1 0

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6. Quality and Clarity of Assignments

Comments/Examples:

Please Circle One: 5 4 3 2 1 0

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7. Technical – Links and other technical aspects to the course are in working order. Instructor makes use of multimedia links (music, video, etc.) when possible.

Comments/Examples:

Please Circle One: 5 4 3 2 1 0

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Overall Appraisal:

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Recommendations:

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SIGNATURES

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Faculty Signature Date

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Evaluator Signature Date

Original to Academic Leader/supervisor; copy to faculty member.