Classroom Observation Sheet
Classroom Observation Sheet
Classroom Observation Sheet
Instructor______________________Course__________________________________
Date________________________Observer___________________________________
Directions: Below is a list of instructor behaviors that may occur within a given class or course.
Please use it as guide to making observations, not as a list of required characteristics. When this
worksheet is used for making improvements to instruction, it is recommended that the instructor
highlight the areas to be focused on before the observation takes place.
Respond to each statement using the following scale:
Not observed
More emphasis
recommended
2
Accomplished
very well
3
Circle the number at the right that best represents your response. Use the comment space below
each section to provide more feedback or suggestions.
Content Organization
Not observed
More emphasis
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1
2
2
3
3
Comments:
Presentation
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Not observed
9. Projected voice so
easily heard
10. Used intonation to
vary emphasis
11. Explained ideas with
clarity
12. Maintained eye contact
with students
13. Listened to student
questions & comments
14. Projected nonverbal gestures
consistent with intentions
15. Defined unfamiliar terms,
concepts, and principles
16. Presented examples to
clarify points
17. Related new ideas to
familiar concepts
18. Restated important ideas
at appropriate times
19. Varied explanations for
complex and difficult material
20. Used humor appropriately to
strengthen retention & interest
21. Limited use of repetitive
phrases & hanging articles
More emphasis
Comments:
Instructor-Student
Interactions
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Not observed
More emphasis
Comments:
Instructional Materials
and Environment
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Not observed
More emphasis
Comments:
Content Knowledge
and Relevance
Not observed
More emphasis
Comments:
45. What overall impressions do you think students left this lesson with in terms of content or
style?
46. What were the instructor's major strengths as demonstrated in this observation?
47. What suggestions do you have for improving upon this instructor's skills?
Source: A Guide for Evaluating Teaching for Promotion and Tenure, by Centra, Froh, Gray, &
Lambert. Permission granted by Center for Instructional Development, Syracuse University,
Syracuse, N.Y., 1976. All rights reserved.
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