Guidelines for Your Observations TAKE THIS FORM WITH YOU WHEN YOU OSBSERVE SCHOOLS

Your Name : Date of Observation: Grade Level: ____ Name of Teacher:

Subject: ☐ Arithmetic/Maths ☐ Language

Introduction: A Way In YES NO N/A

Lesson plan was clear and students knew what to expect Students were prepared to learn The goal was reasonable, given the time allotted The material and equipment were ready Used appropriate introduction procedures Teacher reviewed the previous lesson to prepare students well

The Lesson: A Way Through YES NO N/A

The teacher provided clear and appropriate instructions The lesson encouraged student participation The teacher knew how to scaffold the lesson

3 ways the teacher addressed diverse student needs

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3 ways the teacher assessed student learning

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Classroom Management YES NO N/A

Organized the classroom to be warm, friendly, and suited for learning

Organized the lesson to be clear

Demonstrated flexibility and responsiveness

Was able to start the lesson immediately

Motivated and engaged students actively in developing knowledge

Students took responsibility for their learning without teacher pushing them

Checked for understanding

Made effective use of non-verbal communication

Recognised and provided for individual student differences

Used appropriate discipline where necessary

Encouraged student respect

Checks students work at regular intervals

COMMENTS

Use of ICTs for Efficiency and Effectiveness YES NO N/A

EFFICIENCY: 3 ways that the teacher used ICTs to track and support student progress

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EFFECTIVENESS: 3 ways that the teacher used ICTs for content or student engagement

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The Lesson: A Way Out YES NO N/A

The teacher connected the lesson to what comes next (scaffolding)

The teacher could demonstrate that the lesson met stated goals

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