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Classroom Observation of Faculty*

*Unannounced

Faculty Being Observed _________________________________________________________

Course _____________________________ Topic Covered _______________________

Beginning Time ______________________ Ending Time ________________________

Observer ____________________________ Date Observed _______________________

Select a performance standard for each numbered item (1–7) by placing an “X” in the appropriate box. To achieve the performance standard and meet professional expectations, at least 50% of the suggested cues listed under each numbered item should be observed. Place a checkmark beside each cue observed during the classroom visit. Space is provided in the “Comments” section to give an explanation for the performance standard selected.

Classroom observation assists in the overall evaluation of faculty and is one evaluation method included in the Faculty Model (form #70).

1. Class Organization (time management and preparation)

Performance Standards
Meets Professional Expectations	Needs Improvement

___ Begins class on time

___ Previews lecture/discussion content

___ States goals/objectives clearly

___ Reviews prior class material

___ Does not digress often from main topic

___ Summarizes at various points

___ Appears well-prepared for class

___ Other: ___________________________________________________

Comments:

2. Presentation

Performance Standards
Meets Professional Expectations	Needs Improvement

(delivery of instruction)

___ Uses instructional supports

(slides, films, diagrams, maps, etc.)

___ Responds to changes in student attentiveness

___ Moves around classroom

___ Black/white board writing is large and legible

___ Speaks audibly and clearly

___ Communicates a sense of enthusiasm and excitement

___ Use of humor is positive and appropriate

___ Presentation of style facilitates note taking

___ Establishes and maintains eye contact

___ Talks to the class, not the board or windows

___ Other: ___________________________________________________

Comments:

Performance Standards
Meets Professional Expectations	Needs Improvement

3. Student/Faculty Relationship (manner in which faculty member relates to students in the classroom)

___ Praises students when appropriate

___ Requires student thought and participation

___ Responds constructively to student opinions

___ Knows and uses student names

___ Is sensitive to students’ lack of knowledge or understanding

___ Responds to students as individuals

___ Treats class members equitably

___ Listens carefully to student comments and questions

___ Recognizes when students do not understand

___ Encourages mutual respect between students

___ Other: __________________________________________________

Comments:

Performance Standards
Meets Professional Expectations	Needs Improvement

4. Professional Competence

(knowledge of subject; ability to answer questions)

___ Responds confidently to student inquiries for

additional information

___ Speaks about course content with confidence

and authority

___ Is able to admit error and/or insufficient knowledge

___ Accepts constructive criticism

___ Other: __________________________________________________

Comments:

Performance Standards
Meets Professional Expectations	Needs Improvement

5. Content (what is being taught)

___ Includes illustrations

___ Provides relevant examples

___ Integrates text material

___ Relates course content to what has gone

before and will come after

___ Makes course content relevant with references to “real world” applications

___ Presents views other than own

___ Shows relationships among various topics and facts/theory

___ Explains difficult terms, concepts, or problems in more than one way

___ Provides background information

___ Presents pertinent facts and concepts from related fields

___ Presents up-to-date developments in the field

___ Relates assignments to course content

___ Carefully explains assignments

___ Other: __________________________________________________

Comments:

Performance Standards
Meets Professional Expectations	Needs Improvement

6. *Interaction (ensures active involvement of students)

___ Responds to distractions effectively

yet constructively

___ Encourages student questions, involvement,

and debate

___ Answers student questions clearly and directly

___ Uses rhetorical questions to gain student attention

___ Gives students enough time to respond to questions

___ Refrains from answering own questions

___ Responds to wrong answers constructively

___ Encourages students to respond to each other’s questions

___ Encourages students to answer difficult questions by providing cue and encouragement

___ Allows relevant student discussion to proceed uninterrupted

___ Presents challenging questions to stimulate discussion

___ Respects diverse points of view

___ Other: __________________________________________________

Comments:

7. *Active Learning (labs, PE activities, group activities, etc.)

Performance Standards
Meets Professional Expectations	Needs Improvement

___ Clearly explains directions, procedures, and goals

___ Has necessary materials and equipment

___ Allows opportunity for individual expression

___ Provides practice time

___ Gives prompt attention to individual problems

___ Provides constructive feedback

___ Allows sufficient time

___ Provides demonstrations

___ Demonstrations are clearly visible to all students

___ If the discovery method is employed, schedules time for discussion of results

___ Required skills appear to be consistent with student abilities

___ Provides opportunities for dialogue about the activity with peers and/or the instructor

___ Other: __________________________________________________

Comments:

*Note if not applicable.

SUMMARY/RECOMMENDATIONS:

_________________________________________ ______________________________

Supervisor Date

_________________________________________ ______________________________

Faculty Signature Date

Information from classroom observation will be integrated with overall Faculty Evaluation.