Teacher Observation Checklist
This teacher observation checklist is used to evaluate the overall
performance and teaching strategy of the educator to ensure a better
learning experience for the students.
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Title Page
School Text answer
Teacher's Name Text answer
School Year (e.g S.Y 2018 - 2019) Text answer
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Subject & Grade Level Text answer
Conducted on Date/time
Enter Date and Time:
/ /
: AM / PM
Observed by Text answer
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Audit
Effective Planning
Follows prescribed curriculum Select one
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] N/A
Displays evidence of teacher preparation Select one
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] N/A
Directions to students are clearly thought out and well stated Select one
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] N/A
Materials for class are organized and available Select one
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] N/A
Uses available materials and resources Select one
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] N/A
Provides enrichment and/or remediation where needed Select one
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
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[ ] N/A
Considers time available and aware of adequate pacing Select one
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] N/A
Carefully plans student assignments and plans student groupings Select one
according to instructional needs
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] N/A
Teaching Techniques
Utilizes the use of notebook and/or other guides effectively Select one
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] N/A
Demonstrates sufficient mastery of content Select one
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] N/A
Makes effective use of a variety of available materials Select one
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] N/A
Makes clear, practical demonstrations Select one
[ ] Yes
5/9
[ ] No
[ ] N/A
Provides for student participation Select one
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] N/A
Uses logical, purposeful and thought-provoking questions Select one
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] N/A
Provides interesting and adequate reinforcement Select one
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] N/A
Varies procedures in working with pupils of varying abilities Select one
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] N/A
Provides motivation Select one
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] N/A
Student/Teacher Relationships
Maintains student interest and attention Select one
[ ] Yes
6/9
[ ] No
[ ] N/A
Works constructively with individual or group Select one
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] N/A
Manages routine so as to avoid confusion Select one
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] N/A
Exhibits poise, voice control, and tact Select one
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] N/A
Graciously accepts less than "right" response with slow students Select one
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] N/A
Uses positive statements to students Select one
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] N/A
Makes supportive statements to students Select one
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] N/A
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Maintains a friendly and respectful teacher-student relationship Select one
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] N/A
Completion
General Observation / Recommendations Text answer
Name & Signature of Teacher / Instructor Signature
Date: / /
Name & Signature of Evaluator Signature
Date: / /
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