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Columbia College Teaching Observation Report & Collegiate Input
Instructor: ______Course/Section:______
Date/Time:______Observer: ______
5: Excellent/ Strongly Yes 4: Very Good 3: Good/ Yes 2: Needs Improvement 1: Poor/Strongly No
Organization & Clarity of Presentation / 5 / 4 / 3 / 2 / 11 / Organization is appropriate for the topic
2 / Amount of information is appropriate for the topic
3 / Preview and summary of material is presented
4 / Pacing of the lesson allows students to access information
5 / Effective use of supporting detail to develop topic
Knowledge & Relevance of Content
6 / Instructor is well prepared
7 / Instructor displays accurate knowledge of content (Internal evaluators only)
8 / Information is clearly connected to familiar contexts, personal experiences, or practical examples
9 / Clear explanation given of why and how the content is useful and related to materials previously learned
Use of Whiteboard, Overheads, Power Point & Audio-Visuals
10 / Material on boards, overheads, Power Point slides or audio-visuals is well-chosen
11 / Material on boards, overheads, Power Point slides or audio-visuals is well-organised
12 / Material on boards, overheads, Power Point slides or audio-visuals is easy to read
13 / Material on boards, overheads, Power Point slides or audio-visuals are incorporated appropriately in the teaching material
Manner of Speaking & Non-Verbal Communication
14 / Volume of speech is appropriate
15 / Speed of speech is appropriate
16 / Diction is clear and understandable
17 / Speech is directed to class
18 / Posture, gestures, facial expressions, use of space, and use of non-language sounds coincide with and reinforce verbal communication
Classroom Management
19 / Classroom is well controlled
20 / Behaviour demonstrates confidenceand ease of performance
21 / Displays ability to stimulate and maintain student interest
22 / Checks for comprehension when appropriate
23 / Questions are encouraged
24 / Responses are on-topic and correct
25 / Responses are friendly and non-judgemental
26 / Respect is shown for students
Overall Rating of Instructor
Collegiate Input (if applicable) / Yes / Needs improvement / No
Makes contributions to the college outside of classroom
(please explain)
Comments:
Suggestions for improvement (This section is mandatory):
Observer’s signature: Date:
I have discussed and understood this observation report. Date:
Evaluatee’s signature:
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