Teacher Observation Summary
Teacher Being Observed
Class Subject and Level
Date
Program
Semester
DO NOT IDENTIFY THE TEACHER
Observer
Please rank the instructor according to the following criteria: 1 = unacceptable; 5 = superior
A. Lesson in General
1. The teacher followed a lesson plan .......................................................... 1
2. The teacher was organized ....................................................................... 1
3. The lesson was the appropriate subject and size ...................................... 1
B. Lesson Plan Organization
1. The teacher began with a warm-up or activity objectives ....................... 1
2. The teacher had clear objectives .............................................................. 1
3. The objectives were met .......................................................................... 1
4. The teacher modeled the activities or objectives ..................................... 1
5. There was a variety of activities to keep the students’ attention ............. 1
6. Activities reinforced the objectives ......................................................... 1
7. Activities stimulated language learning and usage .................................. 1
8. The teacher reviewed previous assignments and lesson material ............ 1
9. The teacher provided sufficient introduction to new topics..................... 1
C. Punctuality
1. The teacher started class on time ............................................................. 1
2. The students arrived to class on time ....................................................... 1
3. The teacher ended class on time .............................................................. 1
D. Pace
1. The pace of the lesson was appropriate (not too fast or too slow) ........... 1
2. The transitions between the activities were smooth ................................ 1
E. Teacher Presentation
1. The teacher was confident and poised ..................................................... 1
2. The teacher was well-groomed ................................................................ 1
3. The teacher taught correct and appropriate principles ............................. 1
F. Teacher and Student Interaction
1. The teacher showed attentiveness toward the students ............................ 1
2. The teacher listened to the students and gave positive feedback ............. 1
3. The teacher gave clear and appropriate explanations .............................. 1
4. The teacher encouraged all students to participate .................................. 1
G. Student Response
1. The students understood what they were supposed to do ........................ 1
2. The students stayed on task...................................................................... 1
H. Comments & Suggestions. For any score below 4, give a clear justification.
give a clear justification.
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For any score of 5,