Format: SASR/HC/TTI/2023/CRO-1

Classroom Observation Format

Trainee Teacher: _____________________________ Date & Time of Observation: _____________________ Observation No:____

Name & Address of the School: _____________________________________________________________________________________

Class Teacher: __________________________________ Class & Section: ____________ Subject: _______________

Trainee Teacher’s Goal(s) for classroom observation:

1. _____________________________________________________________________________________

2. _____________________________________________________________________________________

3. _____________________________________________________________________________________

Trainee Teacher’s Role in this lesson: Small Group Facilitator Co-Teacher (Assist) Co-Teacher (Lead)

Lesson’s Objective(s):

1. _____________________________________________________________________________________

2. _____________________________________________________________________________________

Observation Heads Description/Comments

1. PLANNING & PREPARATION

(professionalism, punctuality, preparedness, demeanour,
communication, lesson planning, material, introduction,
coherence and continuity etc)

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2. CLASSROOM ENVIRONMENT
(equitable, mutual respect, student expectations, safe,
conducive, instruction delivery, culture of learning etc)

3. SUBJECT MATTER CONTENT

(shows good command and knowledge of subject matter;
demonstrates breadth and depth of mastery, real world
connections)

4. ORGANIZATION
(organizes subject matter; evidences preparation; is
thorough; states clear objectives; emphasizes and
summarizes main points, meets class at scheduled time,
regularly monitors on-line course)

5. RAPPORT
(holds interest of students; is respectful, fair, and
impartial; provides feedback, encourages participation;
interacts with students, shows enthusiasm, active learning)

6. TEACHING METHODS
(uses relevant teaching methods, aids, materials,
techniques, and technology; includes variety, balance,
imagination, group involvement; uses examples that are
simple, clear, precise, and appropriate; stays focused on
and meets stated objectives)

7. PRESENTATION
(establishes classroom environment conducive to learning;
maintains eye contact; uses a clear voice, strong
projection, proper enunciation, and standard English)

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8. MANAGEMENT
(uses time wisely; attends to course interaction;
demonstrates leadership ability; maintains discipline and
control; maintains effective classroom management)

9. SENSITIVITY
(exhibits sensitivity to students' personal culture, gender
differences and disabilities, responds appropriately in a
non-threatening, pro-active learning environment)

10. ASSISTANCE TO STUDENTS

(assists students with academic problems)

11. PERSONAL
(evidences self-confidence; maintains professional
comportment and appearance)

12. PHYSICAL ASPECTS OF CLASSROOM

(state physical attributes of classroom, number of students
in attendance, layout of room, distractions if any; list any
observations of how physical aspects affected content
delivery)

Strengths observed & learning points for trainee-teacher:

(Stamp & Sign of Supervisor)

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