high school efl classroom observation. the observer the lesson the teacher the teacher the...
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High School EFL
Classroom Observation
The observer
The lesson
The teacher
The learners
Was the lesson well planned and structured?
varied in activities?
varied in interactions?
balanced in accuracy/ fluency?
appropriate for the group?
enjoyable to watch?
reviewing material and looking ahead to new material?
smooth, sequenced and logical?
well-paced?
Was the teacher
well-prepared, well-organized and confident? communicating in English? explaining the class material in an
understandable way? giving directions clearly and concisely enough for
students to carry them out? presenting material at the students’ level of
comprehension? interested in and enthusiastic about the subject
taught?
Was the teacher
alert to students’ trouble in understanding?
able to adapted to unanticipated situations?
moving around the class and making enough eye contact with students?
familiar with students’ names?
positively reinforcing the students?
using examples and illustrations effectively?
using instructional aids or resource material effectively?
Was the teacher
using and presenting drills effectively? perceiving and correcting errors appropriat
ely? eliciting students’ responses patiently and e
ffectively? resourceful and creative? good in pronunciation, intonation, fluency, a
nd appropriate and acceptable use of language?
Was the teacher
encouraging and assuring full student participation in class?
able to control and direct the class?
relaxed and matter-of-fact in voice and manner?
aware of individual and group needs?
using digressions positively and moderately?
Were the learners paying attention? participating? showing enthusiasm? following instructions well? practising English? communicating in English? feeling free to ask questions, to disagree or express
their own ideas? comfortable and relaxed even during intense intellec
tual activity? treated fairly, impartially and with respect? encouraged to do their best?
Part B (To be completed by the observer)
Please circle as appropriate:1=unsatisfactory; 5=exemplaryWas the lessonwell planned and structured? 1 2 3 4 5 varied in activities? 1 2 3 4 5 varied in interactions? 1 2 3 4 5 balanced in accuracy/ fluency? 1 2 3 4 5 appropriate for the group? 1 2 3 4 5 enjoyable to watch? 1 2 3 4 5………………..
To be completed by the observer and discussed with the observee
General Observations/Points of Clarification
Strengths
Suggested Areas for Improvement/Development
Additional Comments in relation to Observation Focus
Further Action
Part A (to be completed by the observee)
Name School Grade/ class Observation Date Type of Lesson (e.g. listening, speaking, reading, writing, grammar,
vocabulary and/or integrated skills. etc.)1.AimsBriefly outline the broad purposes of the teaching session:2.ObjectivesIndicate what you might expect students to gain from the
teaching session, in terms of knowledge, skills and understanding:
3. Observation FocusIdentify any aspects of the teaching session that you would
like the observer to comment on in particular