Classroom  Observation  Form  

Instructor:  Brad  Rogers       Course:  I&S  grade  10      

Peer/Observer:  Alexei  Chernock       Date  and  Time:  7  Nov  2017    

Use  criteria  that  apply  to  format  of  course  observed.    Criteria  in  red  were  observed  directly  

Review  Section   Description/Comments  

1.   SUBJECT  MATTER  CONTENT  

(shows  good  command  and  knowledge  of  subject  matter;;   •   I&S  –  resources  –  Great  Britain  (GB)  –  coal  -­  industrial  revolution  (IR)  -­    
demonstrates  breadth  and  depth  of  mastery)  

2.   ORGANIZATION   •   PPT,  review  of  what  was  discussed  previously.    

•   Video  about  effects  of  the  IR.    
(organizes  subject  matter;;  evidences  preparation;;  is  thorough;;  
•   Group  brainstorm  about  effects  of  the  IR  
states  clear  objectives;;  emphasizes  and  summarizes  main  points,   •   Share  brainstorm  responses  
meets  class  at  scheduled  time,  regularly  monitors  on-­line  course)   •   Group  activity  (each  group  gets  a  different  task  ie:  skit,  comic,  etc…)    

3.   RAPPORT    
•   Great  rapport  with  the  students.  Clearly  know  the  students  on  a  personal  level.  Able  to  interject  
(holds  interest  of  students;;  is  respectful,  fair,  and  impartial;;  provides  
jokes  and  quickly  get  back  to  lesson  content.    
feedback,  encourages  participation;;  interacts  with  students,  shows    
enthusiasm)  

 
4.   TEACHING  METHODS    
(uses  relevant  teaching  methods,  aids,  materials,  techniques,  and   •   Ppt.  discussion,  group  brainstorm  “ways  the  industrial  revolution  changed  the  world,”    
technology;;  includes  variety,  balance,  imagination,  group   •   Allows  students  to  demonstrate  what  they  have  learned  in  different  ways  
involvement;;  uses  examples  that  are  simple,  clear,  precise,  and   •   Makes  the  students  teach  their  peers.    
appropriate;;  stays  focused  on  and  meets  stated  objectives)  
 
 
5.   PRESENTATION  
•   Class  discussion  with  ppt.  to  go  over  key  points  
(establishes  online  course  or  classroom  environment  conducive  to  
•   asks  a  student  to  explain  one  slide  -­  Political  Climate  -­  based  on  previous  discussions.    
learning;;  maintains  eye  contact;;  uses  a  clear  voice,  strong   •   Good,  clear,  loud  voice  with  proper  enunciation.  Speaks  a  little  fast.  
projection,  proper  enunciation,  and  standard  English)  
 
 Review  Section   Description/Comments  
•   Fosters  participation  –  students  are  eager  to  contribute  to  class  discussion.    
•   During  group  brain  storm  –  circulates  around  to  the  different  groups  and  asks  probing  questions.  
6.   MANAGEMENT     •   Each  group  shares  top  three  changes  –  expands  their  ideas  to  confirm  understanding  
•   Recognizes  that  a  group  dynamic  is  not  working  well  and  switches  a  couple  of  students  
(uses  time  wisely;;  attends  to  course  interaction;;  demonstrates  
•   Uses  an  online  wheel  to  randomly  assign  groups  to  tasks  and  topics  (students  were  engaged  and  
leadership  ability;;  maintains  discipline  and  control;;  maintains   excited  about  the  process)  
effective  e-­platform  management)   •   Clear  expectations  on  how  long  the  activity  will  take  (two  full  classes)  it’s  a  formative  task  that  is  
meant  to  be  informative  for  their  peers.    
 

7.   SENSITIVITY    
(exhibits  sensitivity  to  students'  personal  culture,  gender  differences   •   Very  blunt  but  invested  in  student  success.    
and  disabilities,  responds  appropriately  in  a  non-­threatening,  pro-­ •   Does  not  hesitate  to  call  out  a  student  who  is  not  contributing/  participating  –in  a  friendly  way.    
active  learning  environment)  

8.   ASSISTANCE  TO  STUDENTS    

•    
(assists  students  with  academic  problems)  

9.   PERSONAL  
(evidences  self-­confidence;;  maintains  professional  comportment  and   •   Confident  and  enthusiastic  in  the  subject  matter.  Proficiently  dressed.    
appearance)  

10.  PHYSICAL  ASPECTS  OF  CLASSROOM  (optional)   •   Stands  to  the  side/  middle  of  the  class.  Operates  the  ppt  and  engages  the  class.    
(state  location  and  physical  attributes  of  classroom,  number  of   •   Maps,  timelines,  student  work,  flags,  SOI  displayed  on  the  walls  
students  in  attendance,  layout  of  room,  distractions  if  any;;  list  any   •   Group  seating  
•   Tidy  room  and  well  organized  
observations  of  how  physical  aspects  affected  content  delivery)  

Strengths  observed:  
 
Great  rapport  with  the  students.  Good  pacing  through  the  review,  discus  main  ideas,  brainstorm,  and  multi-­day  formative  group  task.  Group  projects  allow  students  to  be  creative  and  demonstrate  and  
share  their  learning  in  fun  ways.  Knowledgeable  and  passionate  about  the  subject.    
 
 
 
Suggestions  for  improvement:  
 
At  the  start,  tells  about  what  they  are  going  to  do  today  –could  have  had  a  bulleted  list  displayed  on  first  slide  of  ppt.    
Perhaps  slow  your  speach  a  little  so  the  lower  English  students  can  follow  a  little  easier.