Formal Classroom Observation Form Directions: This form is to be used for probationary teachers and teachers with continuing contract status. Observers should use the form to provide feedback to teachers about the observation. Teacher B March 20, 2013 Teacher’s Name Date Observed Time The teacher is: Probationary Principal A Continuing Contract Observer’s Name 1. Professional Knowledge The teacher demonstrates an understanding of the curriculum, subject content, and the developmental needs of students by providing relevant learning experiences. Comments: Very knowledgeable of subject matter taught. Goals reflect high expectations for students. Clear communication and checks for understanding. This lesson demonstrates an enriched curriculum (applying knowledge to authentic problem). Understands age group and makes learning interesting to them. 2. Instructional Planning The teacher plans using the Virginia Standards of Learning, the school’s curriculum, effective strategies, resources, and data to meet the needs of all students. Comments: Lesson is coherent, sequenced, and aligned to curriculum standards (read lesson plan on teacher desk and briefly to him). Goals reflect high expectations (cooperatively formulate arguments for committee, prepare arguments for retaining book in curriculum, present to committee) Lesson required deep, critical, and creative thinking and understanding of concepts. Lesson is paced appropriately. Limited differentiation (product differentiation) - how about other books considered? 3. Instructional Delivery The teacher effectively engages students in learning by using a variety of instructional strategies in order to meet individual learning needs.
Formal Classroom Observation Form Directions: This form is to be used for probationary teachers and teachers with continuing contract status. Observers should use the form to provide feedback to teachers about the observation. Teacher B March 20, 2013 Teacher’s Name Date Observed Time Principal A The teacher is: Probationary Continuing Contract Observer’s Name 1. Professional Knowledge The teacher demonstrates an understanding of the curriculum, subject content, and the developmental needs of students by providing relevant learning experiences. Comments: Very knowledgeable of subject matter taught. Goals reflect high expectations for students. Clear communication and checks for understanding. This lesson demonstrates an enriched curriculum (applying knowledge to authentic problem). Understands age group and makes learning interesting to them. 2. Instructional Planning The teacher plans using the Virginia Standards of Learning, the school’s curriculum, effective strategies, resources, and data to meet the needs of all students. Comments: Lesson is coherent, sequenced, and aligned to curriculum standards (read lesson plan on teacher desk and briefly to him). Goals reflect high expectations (cooperatively formulate arguments for committee, prepare arguments for retaining book in curriculum, present to committee) Lesson required deep, critical, and creative thinking and understanding of concepts. Lesson is paced appropriately. Limited differentiation (product differentiation) - how about other books considered? 3. Instructional Delivery The teacher effectively engages students in learning by using a variety of instructional strategies in order to meet individual learning needs.
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