```````````````````````````````````` Teacher Formal Classroom Observation

Form
N= needs Attention

S=Satisfactory

Date __________ Time____________ G=Good

Subject ___________ N/A=Not Applicable
Grade ___________
Mentor`s name ___________
Mentee`s name __________

Directions: This form can be used by the evaluator to document during formal classroom observation.
One form should be given to the teacher and one copy should be maintained by the evaluator for the
entire education cycle to document growth.

It is unlikely that all teacher performance standards would be documented in a single classroom visit,
In fact, an observation might focus on a specific standards.

For mentor: Take notes here before grading below

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Instructional planning
1. Class is started quickly and efficiently N S G N/A
2. Teacher is positive and shares good vibes N S G N/A
3. Equipment and furniture are ready and sufficient N S G N/A
4. Environment is safe and conductive for learning N S G N/A
5. Teacher is organized and ready to go. N S G N/A
6. Well – developed lesson plan is provided N S G N/A
7. Time management

Explicit Curriculum
 1. Teacher used appropriate introduction procedure N S G N/A
2. Recaps previous lesson N S G N/A
3. Outlines the lesson objectives N S G N/ A
4. Content is appropriate N S G N/A
5. Outcome is realistic/achievable N S G N/A
6. Has achieved the lesson objectives N S G N/A
7. Conclusion of lesson

Communication Skills
1.Speaks fluently and audibly N S G N/A

2.Writes legibly N S G N/A

3.Varies pitch, volume, tone and speed of voice N S G N/A

4 Degrades language when it is necessary N S G N/A

5.Encourages student participation N S G N/A

6.Moves systematically around room N S G N/A

7 Makes effective non-verbal communication N S G N/A

8.Gives clear directions and students do not waste time N S G N/A

9.Teacher is flexible in accomadating individual student needs N S G N/A

(uses differentiation methods)

Questioning techniques
1.Questions are brief and clear N S G N/A

2.Allows sufficient wait time N S G N/A

Professional knowledge

1 .Address appropriate curriculum standards N S G N/A

2. Demonstrates ability to link present content with past and future learning N S G N/A

3.Demonstrates an accurate knowledge of the subject matter checking for understanding N S G N/A

4 Demonstrates skills relevant to subject areas N S G N/A

Mentor`s signature______________________
Mentee`s signuture _____________________