Class Observation Form – Primary teaching method: LECTURE 
          
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         Instructor Name:                                                  
         Class Name: 
         Class Number:                                                  
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                              Category                           Yes/Mostly/                       Comments 
                                                                 Partially/No/ 
                                                                Not Applicable 
         Organization and Content 
         Class begins and ends on time                                          
         Goals/learning outcomes of session shared with                         
         students at the beginning of class 
         Material is logically organized                                        
         Instructor shows command of educational                                
         technology used 
         Instructor shows command of the material                               
         Provides overview/outline of session and revisits                      
         outline during class 
         Elaborates upon prior courses, lessons,                                
         assignments, and/or readings 
         Draws upon scholarly works, including current                          
         research/developments  
         Draws upon student experience and/or current                           
         events to make content/concepts relevant 
         Defines new terms or concepts                                          
         Uses the best visual medium for the material,                          
         classroom 
         Visual aids complement, illustrate, or explain                         
         material 
         Visuals are uncluttered, few words or symbols per                      
         visual   
         Visuals paced appropriately                                            
                                                                                
         Variety and Pacing of instruction 
         Pace of lesson supports learning; Adequate time is                     
         provided for completion of in-class activities 
         Instructor uses a variety of teaching techniques as                    
         applicable (lecture, discussion, small group work, 
         projects, case studies, etc.) and conveys the 
         purpose of each technique 
         Varies teaching technique every 15 to 20 minutes                       
                                                                                        
           Provides appropriate breaks (for classes longer                                          
           than 80 minutes)  
           Class ends with an overview/wrap up                                                      
           Instructor checks or is aware when students are                                          
           lost, confused, bored, etc. 
           Instructor asks questions and waits (10-30 sec) for                                      
           student answers before answering or moving on 
           Instructor only asks one question at a time,                                             
           questions are clear 
           Instructor asks a variety of types of questions (e.g.,                                   
           factual, application, critical)   
           Instructor aware of raised hands                                                         
           Instructor verifies  that question was answered to                                       
           student’s satisfaction         
           Incorporates students ideas/questions into the                                           
           session 
           If answer/comment incorrect, instructor remains                                          
           respectful and provides constructive feedback 
           Instructor encourages                                                                    
           dialogue/discussion/student-student interaction 
           Instructor keeps some students from dominating                                           
           discussion 
           Instructor mediates differences of opinion                                               
           Instructor demonstrates active learning techniques                                       
            
           Instructor Presentation/Interpersonal Skills 
           Maintains eye contact, including when using visual                                       
           aids 
           Language is respectful and inclusive                                                     
           Voice is clear, audible, tone and pitch are varied                                       
           for emphasis and interest 
           Body language indicates relaxed, in command of                                           
           session, willing to engage with students 
           Appears excited about/interested in material                                             
           Knows student names or is in process of learning                                         
           names 
            
           Student behavior 
           Few or no latecomers                                                                     
           Quiet easily when instructor begins                                                      
           Are attentive (e.g., not talking amongst selves, not                                     
           surfing the web) 
           More than just a few students ask questions or                                           
           participate in discussion 
           Stay until session is finished                                                           
           Engage with instructor before/after class or during                                      
           breaks 
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           Learning Objectives 
           Learning objectives/goals for the lesson are shared                                      
           with students  
           Number of learning objectives appropriate for                                            
           session length 
           Learning objectives aligned with overall course                                          
           objectives (from syllabus) 
           Instructor engages students in application of at                                         
           least a few learning objectives 
           Lecture method fits with goals of the course (uses                                       
           other teaching methods when appropriate) 
            
            
           Thank you for the opportunity to visit your classroom. Here are my general comments: 
                       
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           Observation form: LECTURE                                                                                                                     Page 3 of 3