Classroom Observation Form (Page 2 of 2) in pdf

The observer must respond to each of the statements below with a full and complete reflection on

what transpired in the classroom. All observations must be typed on this form. Forms may be

downloaded from Go to Academics, School of Arts and Sciences,

Department of Education and Downloadable Documents.

DOMAIN 2: CLASSROOM ENVIRONMENT

Observe, reflect and respond to the following Components of the classroom environment:

Creating an environment of respect and rapport: Describe the teacher’s interaction

with students and students’ interactions among one another.

Establishing a culture for learning: Describe the importance of the content being

taught, the ways students demonstrate pride in their work and the teacher’s expectations

for learning and achievement.

Managing classroom procedures: Describe how the teacher manages instructional

groups, makes transitions between activities and lesson, distributes materials and

supplies, performs noninstructional duties and supervises volunteers and

paraprofessionals.

Managing student behavior: Describe how the teacher conveys expectations, monitors

student behavior and responds to student misbehavior.

Organizing physical space: Describe the classroom in terms of safety and arrangement

of furniture and accessibility to learning and the use of physical resources.

DOMAIN 3: CLASSROOM INSTRUCTION AND COMMUNICATION

Observe, reflect and respond to the following Components of classroom instruction and

communication:

Communicating clearly and accurately: Describe how the teacher provides directions,

establishes and maintains procedures and uses oral and written language.

Using questioning and discussion techniques: Describe the quality of questions

posed, the discussion techniques used and the quality and quantity of student

participation.

Engaging students in learning: Describe how the teacher represents the content,

facilitates activities and assignments, groups students, uses various instructional

materials and resources and structures and paces the lessons.

Providing feedback to students: Describe the quality and timeliness of teacher

feedback to students in terms of accuracy, substance, constructiveness and specificity.

Demonstrating flexibility and responsiveness: Describe how the teacher adjusts

lessons, responds to students and shows persistence.

Classroom Observation Form 2 Pages Revised March 2012

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