Class Observation Form
School of Psychology and Counseling
Instructions: After observing the class, fill out this form in Word. The Observer can then send it
to the Faculty member for comments. This form must be printed out and signed by both the
Observer and Faculty Member.
Faculty Member
Course Observed
Observer
Date of Observation
Learning Objective(s) for the Class Being Visited:
Presentation Support
Yes
No
N/A
1. Were visual aids used in teaching?
a. If yes, what aid(s) was(were) used?
b. If yes, was(were) it(they) used effectively?
2. Was technology used in teaching?
a. If yes, what technology(ies) was(were) used?
b. If yes, was(were) it(they) used effectively?
3. Did the instructor provide students with supplemental
reference materials (e.g., handouts)?
Comments and Suggestions:
Presentation Skills
Yes
4. Did the faculty member use class time efficiently?
5. Did the faculty member have eye contact with students?
a. If yes, was the contact regular?
6. Did the faculty member articulate words clearly?
7. Was the rate of speaking appropriate for note taking?
8. Was the vocabulary appropriate to the course?
9. Did the faculty member maintain student interest?
10. Did the faculty member use distracting mannerisms?
Comments and Suggestions:
No
Rapport with Students
Yes
No
N/A
11. Did the faculty member solicit student involvement
(e.g., questions or comments) in a rational manner?
12. Did the faculty member provide students with appropriate
feedback (e.g., affirmation or correction of logic)?
13. Were most students actively engaged in the class
(e.g., asking questions, or taking notes)?
14. Did the students show respect for the faculty member?
15. Did the faculty member use a variety of teaching strategies
and activities to accommodate a variety of learning styles?
Comments and Suggestions:
Mastery of Content
Yes
No
N/A
16. Did the faculty member demonstrate an appropriate
command of the topic?
17. Did the faculty member demonstrate current knowledge of
the topic?
18. Did the faculty member present the content logically?
Comments and Suggestions:
Proficiency in Faith/Practice Integration
Yes
No
N/A
19. Did the faculty member make references to Scripture or
faith?
a. If yes, were they relevant?
b. If yes, were they appropriate?
20. Did the faculty member discuss ethics?
a. If yes, the discussion relevant?
b. If yes, was the discussion appropriate?
c. If yes, did the discussion include references to
Scripture or faith?
21. Did students ask for applications which included references
from Scripture or faith?
Comments and Suggestions:
Class Objective(s)
22. Did the faculty member achieve his or her stated
objective(s)?
Yes
No
N/A
Comments and Suggestions:
Yes
No
Does the observer recommend a follow-up observation?
Observation summary and recommendations:
__________________________
Observer
Date
Yes
No
Does the faculty member want a follow-up observation?
Faculty member's response to the observation and observer's comments:
________________________________________________ _________________________
Faculty Member
Date
(Signature does not indicate agreement with the comments and suggestion unless so noted by the faculty
member.)
Date of Post-observation meeting
Comments and Suggestions:
________________________________________________________
Observer
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Date
________________________________________________________
Faculty Member
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Date