Classroom Observation Cycle Documentation

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Course_________________           Instructor_______________

Observer_______________            Date___________________

• What are your goals for both this course and this lecture/lab session?
• What do you expect the students to be doing in this class period to reach the stated goals?
• What can I expect you to be doing in this class?
• What have students been asked to do to prepare for this class?
• Is there something specific that you would like me to focus on during the observation?

• Importance and suitability of content

  Knowledge of subject matter

  Material relates to the stated goals

  Students have necessary background

• Organization of content

  Introduction

  Body

  Conclusion

• Presentation style

  Voice

  Nonverbal communication

  Attitude toward students

  Teacher-student interaction

• Clarity of presentation
• Classroom “atmosphere”

• What worked well for you in class today?  Does that usually go well?
• What did not go well? Is this typically a problem for you?
• Discussion of classroom observation.
  

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