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Teacher Observation Form: Observing other teachers

Please try to keep in mind the following criteria when observing a teacher. Circle or check each item in the column that most clearly represents your evaluation: 4 excellent, 3 above average, 2 average, 1 unsatisfactory, N/A not applicable. You may write comments in the space provided.

I. PREPARATION
Degree to which …
1. The teacher was well-prepared and well-organized in class. N/A 4 3 2 1
2. The lesson reviewed material and looked ahead to new material. N/A 4 3 2 1
3. The prepared goals/objectives were apparent. N/A 4 3 2 1
Comment:

II. PRESENTATION
4. The class material was explained in an understandable way. N/A 4 3 2 1
5. The lesson was smooth, sequenced, and logical. N/A 4 3 2 1
6. The lesson was well-paced. N/A 4 3 2 1
7. Directions were clear and concise and students were able to carry them out. N/A 4 3 2 1
8. Material was presented at the students’ level of comprehension. N/A 4 3 2 1
9. An appropriate percentage of the class was student production of the language. N/A 4 3 2 1
10. The teacher answered question carefully and satisfactorily. N/A 4 3 2 1
11. The method/s was/were appropriate to the age and ability of students. N/A 4 3 2 1
12. The teacher knew when the students were having trouble understanding. N/A 4 3 2 1
13. The teacher showed an interest in, and enthusiasm for, the subject taught. N/A 4 3 2 1
Comment:

III. EXECUTION/METHODS
14. There were balance and variety in activities during the lesson. N/A 4 3 2 1
15. The teacher was able to adapt to unanticipated situations. N/A 4 3 2 1
16. The material was reinforced. N/A 4 3 2 1
17. The teacher moved around the class and made eye contact with students. N/A 4 3 2 1
18. The teacher knew students’ names. N/A 4 3 2 1
19. The teacher positively reinforced the students. N/A 4 3 2 1
20. Student responses were effectively elicited (i.e. the order in which the students were called on).
N/A 4 3 2 1
21. Examples and illustrations were used effectively. N/A 4 3 2 1
22. Instructional aids or resource material was used effectively. N/A 4 3 2 1
23. Drills were used and presented effectively. N/A 4 3 2 1
24. Structures were taken out of artificial drill contexts and applied to real contexts of the students’ culture and personal experiences. N/A 4 3 2 1
25. Error perception. N/A 4 3 2 1
26. Appropriate error correction. N/A 4 3 2 1
Comment:

IV. PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
27. Patience in eliciting responses. N/A 4 3 2 1
28. Clarity, tone, and audibility of voice. N/A 4 3 2 1
29. Personal appearance. N/A 4 3 2 1
30. Initiative, resourcefulness, and creativity. N/A 4 3 2 1
31. Pronunciation, intonation, fluency, and appropriate and acceptable use of language.
N/A 4 3 2 1
Comment:

V. TEACHER/STUDENT INTERACTION
Degree to which …
32. Teacher encouraged and assured full student participation in class. N/A 4 3 2 1
33. The class felt free to ask questions, to disagree, or to express their own ideas. N/A 4 3 2 1
34. The teacher was able to control and direct the class. N/A 4 3 2 1
35. The students were attentive and involved. N/A 4 3 2 1
36. The students were comfortable and relaxed, even during intense intellectual activity.
N/A 4 3 2 1
37. The students were treated fairly, impartially, and with respect. N/A 4 3 2 1
38. The students were encouraged to do their best. N/A 4 3 2 1
39. The teacher was relaxed and matter-of-fact in voice and manner. N/A 4 3 2 1
40. The teacher was aware of individual and group needs. N/A 4 3 2 1
41. Digressions were used positively and not over-used. N/A 4 3 2 1
Comment:

Brown, D. (1994) Teaching by Principles: An Interactive Approach to Language Pedagogy Prentice Hall