Teacher Observation Summary
Teacher Being Observed Class Subject and Level Date
Observer Lesson Semester
Please rank the instructor according to the following criteria: 1 = unacceptable; 5 = superior
A. Lesson in General
1. The teacher followed a lesson plan.........................................................................................1 2 3 4 5
2. The teacher was organized......................................................................................................1 2 3 4 5
3. The lesson was the appropriate subject and size.....................................................................1 2 3 4 5
B. Lesson Plan Organization
1. The teacher began with a warm-up or activity objectives.......................................................1 2 3 4 5
2. The teacher had clear objectives.............................................................................................1 2 3 4 5
3. The objectives were met..........................................................................................................1 2 3 4 5
4. The teacher modeled the activities or objectives....................................................................1 2 3 4 5
5. There was a variety of activities to keep the students’ attention............................................1 2 3 4 5
6. Activities reinforced the objectives..........................................................................................1 2 3 4 5
7. Activities stimulated language learning and usage..................................................................1 2 3 4 5
8. The teacher reviewed previous assignments and lesson material...........................................1 2 3 4 5
9. The teacher provided sufficient introduction to new topics....................................................1 2 3 4 5
C. Punctuality
1. The teacher started class on time............................................................................................1 2 3 4 5
2. The students arrived to class on time......................................................................................1 2 3 4 5
3. The teacher ended class on time.............................................................................................1 2 3 4 5
D. Pace
1. The pace of the lesson was appropriate (not too fast or too slow).........................................1 2 3 4 5
2. The transitions between the activities were smooth...............................................................1 2 3 4 5
E. Teacher Presentation
1. The teacher was confident and poised....................................................................................1 2 3 4 5
2. The teacher was well-groomed...............................................................................................1 2 3 4 5
3. The teacher taught correct and appropriate principles...........................................................1 2 3 4 5
F. Teacher and Student Interaction
1. The teacher showed attentiveness toward the students.........................................................1 2 3 4 5
2. The teacher listened to the students and gave positive feedback...........................................1 2 3 4 5
3. The teacher gave clear and appropriate explanations.............................................................1 2 3 4 5
4. The teacher encouraged all students to participate................................................................1 2 3 4 5
G. Student Response
1. The students understood what they were supposed to do..............................................1 2 3 4 5
2. The students stayed on task.............................................................................................1 2 3 4 5
H. Comments & Suggestions. For any score below 4, give a clear justification. For any score of 5, give a clear
justification.
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