Observation Checklist

Observation No: Date: Duration of class

Tutor’s Name
Venue (Name of Institution)
Level of Class (Elementary / Pre-
Intermediate / Intermediate /Advanced)

Students’ Range of Age: No. of Number of years of

Information students study of English
Further relevant information about type,
size, etc., of class & physical conditions
e.g. aids, materials, spacious, crowded,
light, dark, etc.
Lesson Objective: Objective: Objective Declared:
(Was it declared by the teacher before the
class? Was it clear?)
Personal Qualities of Teacher Comments
Personality – ‘presence’, friendly, strict,
supportive
Ability to establish rapport with learners

Voice – audible, clear, ability to project

Command of Language Comments

Correctness - grammar
Correctness - vocabulary
Adequate level of pronunciation

Fluency
Sensitive to learners’ level of language and
adjusting own language to that level
Preparation for Lesson Comments
Lesson Plan; Balance & Variety of
Activities; Timing

Clarity, limitation & Specification of aim

Suitability of materials & methods for .
level and type of class
Connected to Lesson Objective

Classroom Methodology Comments

Techniques of class
management used
Progress through the lesson;
changes in activity; pace, etc.
Presentation of Materials:
meaningful, motivated,
contextualized, appropriately
staged
Controlled practice:
choral/individual
Ability to foster genuine,
meaningful language use by
learners
Able to create and maintain
interest of the learners
Able to involve, engage &
encourage learners in activities
Awareness and correction of
errors
Use of blackboard/white board
Checking of learning
Achievement of lesson
objective
Ability to adapt and
extemporize (if necessary)
outside lesson plan
Understanding & handling of:
a. Grammar
b. Vocabulary
c. Pronunciation