Appendix B.

Classroom Observation Tool

Pre-Service Teacher’s Name: _________________________________

Time and Date of Evaluation: ________________________________
Subject and Grade level Taught: _____________________________
Cooperating Teacher: ________________________________________

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Directions. This Classroom Observation Tool was anchored from the

Philippine National Research Center for Teacher Quality based on
Philippine Normal University (PNU-NRCTQ). Based on the tool, the
following are the expected observable characteristics of Pre-
service Teachers who are required to be in Career Stage 1,
Beginning Teachers as a response to the Philippine Professional
Standards for Teachers. Beginning teachers should posses the 3
sets of Priority Indicators within the level of performance,
“organizing to applying” (NRTCQ, 2019). Please put a check mark
on the level which corresponds to the observable performance
shown by the pre-service teacher. The COT rubric from PNU-NRCTQ
is attached to serve as guide in the evaluation.

1- Not evident
2- Building
3- Organizing
4- Developing
5- Applying

Indicator Set 1. Application of Content Knowledge and Pedagogy in

the teaching-Learning process

No. Indicators 1 2 3 4 5
1 Apply knowledge of content within and
across curriculum teaching areas
2 Apply a range of teaching strategies to
develop critical and creative thinking, as
well as other higher-order thinking skills
3 Select, develop, organize and use
appropriate teaching and learning
resources, including ICT, to address
learning goals
4 Design, select, organize and use
diagnostic, formative and summative
assessment strategies consistent with
curriculum requirements
5 Use strategies for providing timely,
accurate and constructive feedback to
improve learner performance
6 Apply a range of successful strategies that
maintain learning environments that
motivate learners to work productively by
assuming responsibility for their own
learning
7 Manage learner behavior constructively by
applying positive and non-violent
discipline to ensure learningfocused
environments
8 Use differentiated, developmentally
appropriate learning experiences to address
learners’ gender, needs, strengths,
interests and experiences
9 Plan, manage and implement developmentally
sequenced teaching and learning processes
to meet curriculum requirements and varied
teaching contexts

Indicators Set 2. Student Diversity and Classroom Management

No. Indicators 1 2 3 4 5
10 Plan, manage and implement developmentally
sequenced teaching and learning processes
to meet curriculum requirements and varied
teaching contexts
11 Display proficient use of Mother Tongue,
Filipino and English to facilitate teaching
and learning
12 Use effective verbal and non-verbal
classroom communication strategies to
support learner understanding,
participation, engagement and achievement
13 Establish a learner-centered culture by
using teaching strategies that respond to
learners' linguistic, cultural, socio-
economic and religious backgrounds
14 Design, adapt and implement teaching
strategies that are responsive to learners
with disabilities, giftedness and talents
15 Manage classroom structure to engage
learners, individually or in groups, in
meaningful exploration, discovery and
hands-on activities within a range of
 physical learning environments

Indicators Set 3. The Responsive Learning Environment

No. Indicators 1 2 3 4 5
16 Ensure the positive use of ICT to
facilitate the teaching and learning
process
17 Maintain supportive learning environments
that nurture and inspire learners to
participate, cooperate and collaborate in
continued learning
18 Plan and deliver teaching strategies that
are responsive to the special educational
needs of learners in difficult
circumstances, including: geographic
isolation; chronic illness; displacement
due to armed conflict, urban resettlement
or disasters; child abuse and child labor
practices
19 Adapt and use culturally appropriate
teaching strategies to address the needs of
learners from indigenous groups
20 Establish safe and secure learning
environments to enhance learning through
the consistent implementation of policies,
guidelines and procedures
21 Maintain learning environments that promote
fairness, respect and care to encourage
learning

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Observer
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Observation Notes Form

Observer: ________________________________ Date: ______________

Teacher Observed: ________________________ Time Started: ______
Subject and Grade Level Taught: __________ Time Ended: _______
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Directions. Write your observation on the teacher’s classroom

performance on the space provided.
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Signature over Printed Name of Observer