Active learning Instructor uses no Class contains at Instructor uses Instructor uses exercises. least one active-learning active-learning 2a, 2b, 2c, 2d, 2e, 3d, exercise to exercises after no exercises after no 4b* Instructor has unrealistic apply course content. more than 30 more than 15 expectations for consecutive minutes consecutive minutes exercises. Instructor monitors of lecture. of lecture. and manages Instructor uses exercises. Instructor is Instructor requires inappropriate or offensive responsive to students to submit or active-learning exercises. student engagement present in-class work Instructor uses and adjusts strategy by end of class. exercises that are accordingly. not accessible to everyone Where appropriate, in the class. Instructor facilitates instructor leverages student-led student use of explanations and/or electronic technology discussions. to facilitate active learning. Formative Instructor violates by Instructor provides Instructor provides Instructor leads publicly sharing student students constructive information to students in grades. and encouraging students about their structured reflection feedback on how to performance on class on class learning 1b, 2f, 6a, 6b, 6c, 6d* Instructor provides improve their activities compared activities. and/or comprehension or to a pre-established discouraging feedback. performance in class. standard. Instructor compares student work to an ambiguous or unrealistic standard. Comments: Classroom Teaching Observation Checklist
Active learning 2a, 2b, 2c, 2d, 2e, 3d, 4b* Instructor uses no exercises. Instructor has unrealistic expectations for exercises. Instructor uses inappropriate or offensive active-learning exercises. Instructor uses exercises that are not accessible to everyone in the class. Class contains at least one exercise to apply course content. Instructor monitors and manages exercises. Instructor uses active-learning exercises after no more than 30 consecutive minutes of lecture. Instructor is responsive to student engagement and adjusts strategy accordingly. Instructor facilitates student-led explanations and/or discussions. Instructor uses active-learning exercises after no more than 15 consecutive minutes of lecture. Instructor requires students to submit or present in-class work by end of class. Where appropriate, instructor leverages student use of electronic technology to facilitate active learning. Formative 1b, 2f, 6a, 6b, 6c, 6d* Instructor violates by publicly sharing student grades. Instructor provides and/or discouraging feedback. Instructor compares student work to an ambiguous or unrealistic standard. Instructor provides students constructive and encouraging feedback on how to improve their comprehension or performance in class. Instructor provides information to students about their performance on class activities compared to a pre-established standard. Instructor leads students in structured reflection on class learning activities. Comments: Classroom Teaching Observation Checklist