Classroom Teaching Observation Checklist

1 center for Academic Innovation and Faculty Support, Peer Observation of Teaching , 2020 Classroom Teaching Observation ChecklistThis form provides a useful resource for peer observers to help frame the Observation and ensure that you are basing your evaluation on observed practices, behaviors, and activities. This raw data may be shared with the faculty member being observed, or it may be kept as personal notes to inform the evaluation form and/or letter. This form is adapted from the Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Schools, located online at Observation Details Instructor Course Date of Visit Type of Class Name of Observer Formative or Summative Observation Classroom Activities Observed Types of Activities Amount of Time Observed & Notes Receiving information Applying skills Practicing new skills Participating in groups/teams Doing individual in-class work Completing test/quiz Using technology Viewing videos Presenting information or peer- Teaching /explaining Finding resources Retrieving information Predicting consequences, effects.

2 Results Interleaving concepts and content with previous content/skills Connecting course content to career or real-world skills Analyzing ideas or content Creating new knowledgeCenter for Academic Innovation and Faculty Support, Peer Observation of Teaching , 2020 Student Engagement and Interaction Observed Signs of Engagement Amount of Time Observed & Notes Interest in subject Ability to express individual ideas Respect for everyone in the course Warm/welcoming class climate Inclusivity in participation and structures of activities Inclusivity in content Interactions take place both among students and between students/instructor Recognition of students for success in completing academic tasks Reflect During the Observation As a visitor, what did you gain or learn from the class session you observed?

3 What was the best evidence of student learning observed in this class?