CLASSROOM OBSERVATION FORM

Student Teacher: _________________________________ Date: _______________

Cooperating Teacher: ___________________________________ Section Observed: ______________

Criteria Areas of Strength Areas of Improvement

1. Subject Matter Content
- presents SMART lesson
objectives
- Demonstrates depth
and breadth of the
subject matter
- Shows mastery of the
subject matter
2. Organization of the
Lesson
- Presents subject matter
sequentially and
logically
-States clear learning
outcomes
- synthesizes main
points
-meets class at
scheduled time
3. Rapport/Interaction
with the Students
-holds interest of
students
-is respectful, fair and
impartial
-provides immediate
feedback
-encourages active
participation
-interacts with students
with enthusiasm
4. Teaching Methods and
Strategies
- utilizes relevant
teaching
method/strategies
- uses learning aids,
materials, and
technology
-uses examples that are
simple, clear, and
appropriate
 5. Presentation of the
Lesson
- stays focused and
meets stated learning
outcomes
- maintains eye contact
-uses a loud and clear
voice, strong projection,
proper enunciation
-has a good command of
the language
Criteria Areas of Strength Areas of Improvement
6. Classroom Management
- establishes conducive
learning environment
- has good time
management
- maintains discipline
and control
-checks attendance
7. Sensitivity to Students’
Needs
- exhibits sensitivity to
students’ culture,
gender, and disabilities
-assists students with
academic difficulty
- clarifies points in the
lessons which are not
clear to the students
-allots time for
questions/comments
8. Personal Competencies
- shows self-confidence
-maintains professional
distance and
professional appearance
-prepares and submits
lesson plan for checking
before instruction

Overall impression of teaching effectiveness:

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Name & Signature of the Cooperating Teacher