Classroom Observation Form A

How was the classroom organized? (How were the desks and chairs arranged? What types of materials and messages were on the walls?)

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  How did the teacher start the lesson, link the lesson to previous learning, and generate student interest?
  

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  What kinds of activities did the teacher incorporate into the lesson? Please check all that apply and provide additional details to illustrate the sequencing of the lesson.
  

___ Lecture
___ Discussion
___ Demonstration
___ Audio or visual presentation
___ Small group work
___ Hands-on activities
___ Individual work/independent (free) practice
___ Guided (controlled) practice
___ Pair work
___ Elicitation
___ Other (specify)
Additional details about lesson activities:

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  What resources and materials did the teacher use in the lesson? Please check all that apply and describe your impression of how the resources were used.
  

___ Textbook
___ Supplementary books
___ Films/videos
___ TV
___ Audio
___ Computers/ipads/laptops
___ Handouts
___ Manipulatives
___ Realia/authentic materials
___ Blackboard, whiteboard, or smartboard
___ Models
___ Overhead projector
___ Other (specify)


Additional details about lesson resources and materials:

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  How did the teacher transition from one topic to another?
  

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  In what way did the teacher provide students the opportunity for language rehearsal and practice?
  

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  How did the teacher end the lesson?
  

Classroom Management:


Mark “yes” or “no” below and comment as needed