HO CHI MINH CITY UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY AND EDUCATION SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM

FACULTY OF FOREIGN LANGUAGES Independence – Freedom – Happiness

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CLASS OBSERVATION FORM

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Observer:…………………………………………….………………… Date of observation: / / 201…..

Supervisor: …………………………………………………………………….. Course: GE / ESP (circle)
Observed Teacher/Student Teacher ……………………………….… Lesson / Subject Topic: …………………………………………

The purpose of this form is to assist teacher/peer observation of classroom teaching by providing a checklist of indicators. Please
check the appropriate column for each item in a section. 1: LOWEST – 5: HIGHEST

TEACHER’S ACTIVITIES COMMENTS

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1 2 3 4 5 ORGANIZATION
Is prepared for class Notes

Groups students appropriately

Uses class time efficiently

Organizes learning materials or activities

effectively
Summarizes material and/or provides
closure

1 2 3 4 5 INSTRUCTIONAL METHODS
Uses teaching technique(s) appropriate to Notes
the instructional goals for this class
Uses appropriate question strategies to
enhance student learning and confidence
Proceeds at an effective pace

Uses teaching aids effectively

Provides clear directions for group

work/pair work/ exercises
Corrects and gives feedback

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1 2 3 4 5 CONTENT OR SUBJECT KNOWLEDGE
Appears knowledgeable about subject Notes
matter
Uses examples and/or illustrations to
explain content
Emphasizes major points during delivery
of course content
Assists students in the construction of
their understanding
Uses logical steps of teaching
Has transition between steps

1 2 3 4 5 COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Is enthusiastic about the subject matter Notes

Makes materials interesting to students

Responds to questions clearly and

promptly
Uses speech that is audible, distinct, and
appropriately paced
Demonstrates adequate command of
English or the language of the course

1 2 3 4 5 STUDENT INTERACTION
Encourages student participation Notes

Manages student interactions effectively

Welcomes and respects diverse

viewpoints

Treats students equitably

Motivates students

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Observer Observed teacher/student teacher

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