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Classroom Observation Checklist Guide

The document provides a checklist for observing classroom teaching with sections on the situation, structure and goals, teaching behaviors, subject matter, teacher-student rapport, and general comments. The checklist includes items such as course details, student enrollment and attendance, teaching methods, physical surroundings, evidence of planning, integration of materials, use of class time, mastery of subject matter, teacher mannerisms, fairness, receptiveness, and strengths/areas for improvement.

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Classroom Observation Checklist Guide

The document provides a checklist for observing classroom teaching with sections on the situation, structure and goals, teaching behaviors, subject matter, teacher-student rapport, and general comments. The checklist includes items such as course details, student enrollment and attendance, teaching methods, physical surroundings, evidence of planning, integration of materials, use of class time, mastery of subject matter, teacher mannerisms, fairness, receptiveness, and strengths/areas for improvement.

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Classroom Observation Checklist

This is designed to be a guide for the preparation of a narrative report that includes appropriate items on
the list. Not all of the items may be applicable in a given class, and observers are encouraged to add other
comments.

The situation

• Number and name of the course, and date and time of the observation
• What is the course enrollment and how many students were present?
• What is the primary teaching method? (lecture, lab, question and answer)
• Were there problems in the physical surroundings (lighting, acoustics, seating arrangements,
audiovisual equipment, etc.) that might have affected teaching and learning in this room?

Structure and goals

• Did the teacher’s presentation show signs of planning and organization?


• Did the teacher integrate instructional elements (lecture, blackboard materials, handouts,
audiovisual materials) effectively?
• Did the teacher use class time efficiently?
• Did the teacher respond appropriately to unanticipated situations?

Teaching behaviors

• Did the teacher exhibit enthusiasm for teaching and for the subject?
• Was the teacher active enough? Too active?
• Did the teacher maintain appropriate eye contact with students?
• Did the teacher speak at a proper speed for comprehension and interest?
• Did the teacher use language and terminology that was understandable to students?
• Did the teacher ask and answer questions appropriately?
• How did the teacher’s style contribute to learning?
• Did the teacher exhibit distracting mannerisms?

Subject manner

• Was the depth and breadth of the material appropriate to the course and students?
• Did the teacher seem to have mastery of the material?
• Did the teacher incorporate recent developments and new knowledge?

Teacher-student rapport

• Did the teacher demonstrate fair and equitable concern for students?
• Did students seem receptive to the teacher’s presentation?
• Were students generally receptive?
• Was the teacher accessible and receptive to students before and after class?

General

• What are the strong points about this teacher’s classroom style and performance?
• What concrete suggestions can you offer to help the teacher do a better job?

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