LESSON OBSERVATION AND REFLECTION FORM
Your Name: ___________________________; Date: _____________________
School: ______________________; Teacher: ___________________________
Type of Class/Rehearsal: __________________; Grade Level: _____________
Time of Day: ___________________; Length of Observation: _____________
Observations: In each of the following categories, write your observations in complete
sentences to give the reader a comprehensive impression of the lesson or rehearsal.
I.
Rehearsal or Classroom Environment (task-oriented, relaxed, or otherwise appropriate for
music-making and learning)
II.
Teaching Techniques (speaking, questioning, demonstration, verbal imagery, and use of
teaching aids)
III.
Teacher Communication Skills (movement, gestures, facial expressions, vocal inflection,
eye contact, and other non-verbal communication)
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IV.
Teacher Musicianship (standards, expectations, expressiveness, musical knowledge,
correcting mistakes, and positive feedback)
V.
Student Responses (active vs. passive participation, musical goals, interaction with other
students and with the teacher)
Reflections:
What was successful, effective, or made a difference for the students?
Did you notice any problems? If yes, how were they addressed?
What did you learn from this observation?
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