Teacher Observation Summary

Teacher Being Observed Class Subject and Level Date

DO NOT IDENTIFY THE TEACHER

Observer Program Semester

Please rank the instructor according to the following criteria: 1 = unacceptable; 5 = superior

A. Lesson in General
1. The teacher followed a lesson plan.............................................................................1 2 3 4 5
2. The teacher was organized..........................................................................................1 2 3 4 5
3. The lesson was the appropriate subject and size........................................................1 2 3 4 5
B. Lesson Plan Organization
1. The teacher began with a warm-up or activity objectives..........................................1 2 3 4 5
2. The teacher had clear objectives.................................................................................1 2 3 4 5
3. The objectives were met.............................................................................................1 2 3 4 5
4. The teacher modeled the activities or objectives........................................................1 2 3 4 5
5. There was a variety of activities to keep the students’ attention................................1 2 3 4 5
6. Activities reinforced the objectives............................................................................1 2 3 4 5
7. Activities stimulated language learning and usage.....................................................1 2 3 4 5
8. The teacher reviewed previous assignments and lesson material...............................1 2 3 4 5
9. The teacher provided sufficient introduction to new topics.......................................1 2 3 4 5
B. Punctuality
1. The teacher started class on time................................................................................1 2 3 4 5
2. The students arrived to class on time..........................................................................1 2 3 4 5
3. The teacher ended class on time.................................................................................1 2 3 4 5
B. Pace
1. The pace of the lesson was appropriate (not too fast or too slow).............................1 2 3 4 5
2. The transitions between the activities were smooth...................................................1 2 3 4 5
B. Teacher Presentation
1. The teacher was confident and poised........................................................................1 2 3 4 5
2. The teacher was well-groomed...................................................................................1 2 3 4 5
3. The teacher taught correct and appropriate principles................................................1 2 3 4 5
B. Teacher and Student Interaction
1. The teacher showed attentiveness toward the students...............................................1 2 3 4 5
2. The teacher listened to the students and gave positive feedback................................1 2 3 4 5
3. The teacher gave clear and appropriate explanations.................................................1 2 3 4 5
4. The teacher encouraged all students to participate.....................................................1 2 3 4 5
B. Student Response
1. The students understood what they were supposed to do....................................1 2 3 4 5
2. The students stayed on task..................................................................................1 2 3 4 5

B. Comments & Suggestions. For any score below 4, give a clear justification. For any score of 5,
give a clear justification.