WV Northern Community College: Proposed Teaching Evaluation Rubric: Faculty Classroom Visitation Observation – APPROVED 2/7/14
Standard
1. Organization
2. Class time
3.
Communication
techniques
4. Classroom
management
5. Student
performance
6. Student
Appearance
7. Attitude
toward subject
matter
8. Response to
questions
3
Class time filled with teaching/learning activities; outlines
and/or discusses class schedule at beginning of class;
follows course syllabus; on time for class; familiar with
material; stays on topic; offers supplementary material as
needed; materials prepared; works easily through
material; answers questions easily
Used efficiently; little or no time spent on non-class
activities
Mastery: Consistently uses posture, eye contact, facial
expressions, movement, and/or gestures to encourage
communication, asks questions, listens attentively and
avoids interrupting during questions or responses; knows
and uses students’ names, speaks with students before
and after class; is nonconfrontational, speaks clearly;
follows basic rules of polite & professional behavior,
encourages discussion and student input.
Instructor preemptively deals with potential disruptive
behavior; manages classroom activities for a smooth flow
of learning; deals with disruptive behavior in a
professional, fair, non-confrontational manner
Most or all students obviously actively engaged in
classroom activity; show an interest, curiosity, or
understanding of material
90% of students appear alert, interested, and involved in
the class
Instructor exhibits a positive attitude toward subject
matter including enthusiasm, energy, intellectual
curiosity, brings in life/career experience; tries to make
learning of the subject a positive, fun experience.
Listens attentively and avoids interrupting during
questions, considers the question and provides a good
answer or questions leading students to find the answer;
Encourages other students to provide feedback to the
question; clarifies question to ensure the instructor
understands the question and asks if the question was
answered to the student’s satisfaction
2
Follows course syllabus; on time for class;
familiar with material; stays on topic
1
Does not follow course syllabus; not on time for class;
unfamiliar with material; or strays off topic frequently
Majority of time spent on task (75% to 90% of
assigned time)
Adequate: Use of posture, eye contact, etc. to
encourage communication at times; listens
well; speaks clearly; follows basic rules of
polite behavior; responds to student questions.
Much time wasted on non-class activities; students not
involved for at least ¼ of class period
Unacceptable or Intimidating: Effective communication
techniques rarely demonstrated or absent OR exhibits a
superior, hostile, or negative attitude; disregards differing
opinions or discourages student questions & input; erases
notes too quickly, gives incomplete information; shows a
lack of respect for the students; sarcastic, signs of
frustration, lacks basic polite behavior.
Instructor allows some disruptive or
disrespectful behavior but regains control if
behavior is at a level which interferes with
other students rights or is distracting; deals w/
disruptive behavior adequately but lacks
professionalism or is overly confrontational
Some students actively engaged in classroom
activity, others inattentive, disinterested, or
not focused
75% of students appear alert, interested, and
involved in the class
Neutral attitude toward subject matter or
delivers instruction with less enthusiasm and
energy than majority of other faculty observed
Ignores or disregards disruptive behavior; exhibits little
control or management of classroom activities; students
not adhering to behavior policies; OR instructor deals w/
classroom management in a hostile, aggressive, personally
attacking manner which angers or intimidates students
Answers questions adequately without
displaying negative or impatient attitude.
Puts down or embarrasses students who ask questions;
ignores questions; tells the student he or she should
already know the answer; yells or is rude when asked a
question; refuses to acknowledge questions; answers with
negative or impatient attitude, facial expressions, or signs
of frustration.
Students present but the majority are not actively engaged;
obvious boredom or lack of focus; obviously confused and
frustrated w/ instructor
Less than 50% of students appear alert, interested, and
involved in the class
Acts bored or “too good” for the subject; OR displays a
negative or apathetic attitude toward subject matter