This teacher observation form is designed to assess a teacher's performance in various areas of instruction. It includes sections for teacher information, standards and indicators, instruction for both the teacher and students, the classroom environment, assessments, and artifacts/feedback. The form asks questions related to grade level, content areas, and the use of indicators and essential questions in the lesson. It also assesses the teacher's use of various instructional strategies such as hooking the students, modeling, questioning, conferencing, checking for understanding, guided and independent practice, and lesson closure. The form also evaluates student engagement strategies such as the use of manipulatives, inquiry-based activities, academic talk, technology, and anchor charts. Additionally, the form assesses the classroom environment, including seating arrangements and the display of student work. Overall, this observation form provides a comprehensive assessment of a teacher's instructional practices.
Sections:
Teacher information
Standards & Indicators
Instruction: Teacher
Instruction: Student
Environment
Assessments
Artifacts / Feedback