OBSERVATIONAL CHECKLIST  

PART I:  GENERAL INFORMATION

School:                                                 Grade Level:              Subject Taught:                               

Teacher:                                               Principal:                                           Date:                        

Address of School:                                                                            Telephone#:                        

Your Name:                                                     Semester:  F                  Sp              Sum                

PART II:  CLASSROOM ENVIRONMENT:  Respond to the statement by placing a check mark in the appropriate space or by filling in requested information.

            STATEMENT                                                                           YES                  NO

A.     The classroom was organized for optimal

      learning.  Describe what you observed.                                                                              

B.     The learning environment was warm, colorful,

      and supportive.  Give an example of supportiveness.                                                        

C.     Learning resources were available in the classroom.                                                       

      Underline the resources that you see (books, com-

      puters, overhead projectors, television, recorder,

      globe, handouts, weekly readers, filmstrips, films,

      etc.)

D.    Bulletin boards, both general and content related,

      were displayed in the classroom.                                                                                        

E.     The teacher has developed an excellent teacher-

      student relationship.  Describe what gives you

      this impression.                                                                                                                    

PART III:  INSTRUCTION:

            STATEMENT                                                                           YES                  NO

A.     Whole group instruction was the primary form

      in which instruction was given.                                                                                           

B.     Small group instruction was used in the classroom.                                                         

      When did most occur?         

C.     Both whole and small group instruction occurred in

      the classroom.                                                                                                                      

D.    Students moved in and out of large and small group

      instruction with ease.                                                                                                           

E.     Students were informed of the purpose for the learning

      activity(ies).                                                                                                                          

F.      The teacher followed a plan but used flexibility

      when needed (could adjust plan based on

      students’ needs).  Give two examples.                                                                               

G.    The teacher used a system of reward to encourage

      students’ learning.  Give an example.                                                                                 

H.    Positive feedback was given to students.                                                                           

I.        Students feedback was given to students.                                                                           

J.   The teacher used more to teach (e.g.

      visual information, hands-on activities,

      chalk board, small group, learning centers,

      etc.)                                                                                                                                       

K.  Students’ work was displayed in the classroom.