CLASSROOM OBSERVATION CHECKLIST
Instructions: During or after the class you have observed, rate the following statements,
according to how accurately they describe what went on.
1 – Not at all 2 – Marginally 3 - Neutral 4 – Rather well 5-
Totally
1. There were no cultural misunderstandings 1 2 3 4 5 n/a
2. The class understood what was wanted at all times. 1 2 3 4 5 n/a
3. Every student was involved at some point. 1 2 3 4 5 n/a
4. All students were interested in the lesson. 1 2 3 4 5 n/a
5. The teacher carried out comprehension checks. 1 2 3 4 5 n/a
6. Materials and learning activities were appropriate. 1 2 3 4 5 n/a
7. Student groupings were appropriate and considered. 1 2 3 4 5 n/a
8. The class atmosphere was positive, happy. 1 2 3 4 5 n/a
9. The pacing was appropriate. 1 2 3 4 5 n/a
10. There was lots of change, the lesson wasn’t boring. 1 2 3 4 5 n/a
11. The teacher didn’t talk too much. 1 2 3 4 5 n/a
12. Error correction and feedback was appropriate, helpful. 1 2 3 4 5 n/a
13. There was “real” communication between teacher and students. 1 2 3 4 5 n/a
14. The teacher’s skill in organization, planning was evident. 1 2 3 4 5 n/a
15. There was opportunity for controlled practice. 1 2 3 4 5 n/a
16. General classroom management was good. 1 2 3 4 5 n/a
17. The classroom was prepared ahead and work exhibited. 1 2 3 4 5 n/a
18. The lesson allowed for a variety of learning styles. 1 2 3 4 5 n/a
19. General impression. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
TOTAL: ______
*Adapted from an RSA checklist
Nunan, D., (1988), Evaluation and Teacher Development, The Learner Centered Curriculum, Cambridge, Cambridge
University Press.