T
rainin
g Observation Form
for observers of Iowa ESL Regional Trainings
Date: __________________
Topic and location of tra
ining:_
____________________________________________________
Tr
ainer: _______________________________
____________________
Observer: _________________________________________
A. Components of the Training Session:
For each item below – if observed – indicate what you
observed by circling “Yes” or “No” and/or providing a comment, example, or suggestion, (if applicable).
Introduction and Warm-up
1. Did the trainer provide an opportunity for participants to introduce themselves and share something about
their adult ESL background, experiences, and/or professional development needs?
Yes
No
Comment:
2. Did the trainer share the objectives of the training and review the agenda with participants?
Yes
No
Comment:
Presentation
1. What presentation style(s) did the trainer choose (e.g. lecture, discussion, role play, game, etc) to share the
main content of the training? Was it appropriate for the content and audience?
2. What strategies did the trainer use to give adequate and appropriate explanations of new concepts?
3. Did the trainer solicit and respond to participants’ questions?
Yes
No
Comment:
4. Did the trainer periodically check participants’ comprehension of the content? How?
Yes
No
Comment:
5. What audiovisual materials did the trainer use to support the presentation?
6. Did the trainer review and summarize the main points at the end of the presentation?
Yes
No
Comment:
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