Classroom Observation Forms
The observation forms that follow are designed help preservice, student, and beginner teachers
focus on what is taking place in a classroom and assess a teacher’s performance based on the
involvement of students in a lesson. Ask other teachers if you can use the form while observing
their lessons and videotape and assess your own performance.
1. Observing students. Observe an individual student for a class or day and complete the
form at the end of session.
2. Teaching time. During each time segment, place a mark in the appropriate box every time
a teacher engages in the activity. At the end of the class period tally the marks in each
column.
3. Quantitative classroom mapping. Complete a seating chart. Mark the box each time a
student actively participates in the lesson.
4. Qualitative classroom mapping. Complete a seating chart. Place an appropriate code
marking in the box each time a student participates in the lesson.
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1. Observing students.
Observe an individual student for a class or day and complete the form at the end of session.
Student’s name ___________________________ Class _________ Date/Period __________
KEY: A- Always
B- Usually
C- Sometimes D- Rarely
E- Never
Student:
___ 1. Listens carefully during class time
___ 2. Asks questions about what is not understood
___ 3. Volunteers to answer questions posed to class
___ 3. Follows directions
___ 4. Respects classroom procedures
___ 5. Respects teacher
___ 6. Respects classmates
___ 7. Is a team leader
___ 8. Is a good team member
___ 9. Completes classroom assignments in a timely manner, accurately, and clearly
___ 10. Completes homework assignments in timely manner, accurately, and clearly
___ 11. Participates in voluntary projects
___ 12. Attends class regularly
___ 13. Arrives in class punctually
___ 14. Performs well on formal classroom assessments
___ 15. Performs well on assigned projects
2. Teaching time.
During each time segment, place a mark in the appropriate box every time a teacher engages in
the activity. At the end of the class period tally the marks in each column.
Time Explains Questions Demonstrates Records Manages Works Coaches
Other
with
Individuals
Groups
0-5
min.
5-10
min.
10-15
min.
15-20
min.
20-25
min.
25-30
min.
30-35
min.
35-40
min.
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40-45
min.
Total
3. Quantitative classroom mapping.
Complete a seating chart. Mark the box each time a student actively participates in the lesson.
4.Qualitative classroom mapping.
Complete a seating chart. Place an appropriate code marking in the box each time a student
participates in the lesson.
Codes:
AP. Answers or asks procedural question
AC. Answers content question
AO. Answers conceptual or opinion question
BC. Asks content question
BO. Asks conceptual or opinion question
DS. Dialogues with other students
RA. Reads aloud
P. Participates in full class activity
O. Other active participation
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© Taylor & Francis 2013