Republica Dominicana MINISTERIO DE EDUCACION SUPERIOR, CIENCIA Y TECNOLOGIA ENGLISH IMMERSION PROGRAM CLASS OBSERVATION FORM For use by Ministry Supervisors and Center Coordinators. Copy must be given to teachers beforehand. CENTER: CITY: Teacher’s Name: Class Observed: Registered Students: Level: Attending Students: Unit Scheduled: Unit Taught: Observer’s Name: Date/Time: Performance Indicator Standard 4 3 2 1 0 Planning The teacher (T) plans according to the program objectives, using effective strategies and resources, in order to meet the needs of all students (Ss). Evidence Observed: 4 3 2 1 0 Academic Time Usage The teacher plans time realistically for content coverage, pacing and transitions. He/She allows appropriate amounts of time for warm ups, presentations, practice activities, and wrap ups. Time usage is relevant to the objectives and levels of the academic program. Evidence Observed: 4 3 2 1 0 Instructional Delivery The teacher effectively engages students in learning by using a variety of instructional strategies and activities in order to meet individual learning needs. Evidence Observed: MESCYT-EIP February 12, 2013 FO-DAC-05 4 3 2 1 0 Learning Environment The teacher has written his/her name, date, and the day’s objectives on the board. Creates a student-centered environment that is conducive to learning. Uses resources and procedures to provide a positive, energetic motivating class. Establishes a climate of trust and teamwork by being just, caring, and enthusiastic. Respects students’ diversity, including race, gender, social status and special needs. Evidence Observed: 4 3 2 1 0 Classroom Management Teacher maintains all students engaged in active learning by using a variety of instructional strategies and resources. Reinforces learning goals consistently throughout the lesson, maintains momentum, and acts firmly but fairly with all students. Enforces Program code of conduct throughout the class. Evidence Observed: 4 3 2 1 0 Use of Teaching Resources The teacher optimizes the learning and teaching process with the appropriate and timely use of resources (audio visual aids, board, textbooks) Evidence Observed: 4 3 2 1 0 Assessment The teacher’s objectives on the board were, in effect, Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, TimeBound and Adjustable. SMARTA (by Mary Scholl) Evidence Observed: 4 3 2 1 0 Lesson Effectiveness The teacher assesses students’ mastery of the objectives throughout the class. Evidence Observed: Evaluator’s Comments: Teacher’s Comments: Signature of Teacher: Signature of Coordinator: Date: Date: Signature of Evaluator: Date: MESCYT-EIP February 12, 2013 FO-DAC-05