HEMPFIELD AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT CLASSROOM TEACHER OBSERVATION FORM CLASSROOM TEACHER: _________________ SCHOOL: _________________ DATE: _________________

GRADE LEVEL: _________________ CLASS OBSERVED: _________________ OBSERVER NAME: _________________ ENROLLMENT: _________________ ABILITY LEVEL OF CLASS: _________________ TIME IN: _________________ TIME OUT: _________________
KEY: S- Satisfactory N/I- Needs Improvement U- Unsatisfactory O- No opportunity to observe

I.

Physical Conditions a. Room appeared neat and orderly b. Bulletin boards congruent with student learning c. Student work appropriately displayed Anticipatory Set a. Instructions related to previous learning and/or student experience b. Objective clearly stated c. Student involvement was present Instruction a. Objective was appropriate to the learner and was congruent with the lesson b. Necessary information/models was provided c. Effective questioning techniques utilized d. Cues and feedback to the learners were positive e. Learning was monitored and adjusted throughout the lesson f. Students were actively involved during the lesson g. Visual aids were used effectively h. Practice was directly related to the learning i. Written plans for the lesson were followed j. Lessons organized in a logical order Closure a. Opportunities for students to summarize the learning Principle of Learning a. Appropriate motivation theory utilized b. Association, example, relationships, order and/or application built into helping students remember learnings c. Positive feedback and other forms of reinforcement used when appropriate d. Various methods, activities, and materials used to meet students needs/abilities

II.

III.

IV. V.

VI.

Classroom management a. Time used effectively b. Materials organized, distributed and collected efficiently and effectively c. Positive learning atmosphere was present d. Fair and consistent response to problems/behaviors that interfere with learning The Teacher a. Knowledge of subject b. Poise and composure c. Professional appearance d. Professional attitude and behavior e. Appropriate language use f. Enthusiasm

VII.

Commendable Strengths of Lesson:

Areas in Need of Refinement:

Recommendations/Comments:

___________________________ Signature of Employee

____________ Date

_____________________ Signature of Observer

I acknowledge that I have read the report and that I have been given the opportunity to discuss it with the observer.