QUALIFICATION PRACTICE 2021-2022 (WEEKS III)
“TEACHER” OBSERVATION CARD
Grades 1-11
STUDENT’S NAME: DATE:
TEACHER’S NAME: GRADE:
QUESTIONS
EVIDENCE
Does the teacher exhibit mastery of the lesson content? Prove your answer by
the facts
Is the depth and breadth of material covered appropriate to the level of course and
group of learners? Prove your answer by the facts
Is the teacher well prepared for class? Prove your answer by the facts
Does the teacher provide an overview of the class? Is the sequence of content
covered logical? Prove your answer by the facts
Is the teacher able to present and explain content clearly? Prove your answer by
the facts
Are the instructor's teaching methods\techniques\strategies appropriate to the goals
of the class? Prove your answer by the facts Prove your answer by the facts
Is the teacher able to vary the pattern of instruction through movement gestures,
voice level, tone and pace? Prove your answer by the facts
Are the instructor's teaching methods\techniques\strategies appropriate to the
goals of the class? Prove your answer by the facts
Is the teacher able to vary the pattern of instruction through movement gestures,
voice level, tone and pace? Prove your answer by the facts
Is the board work legible and organized? Prove your answer by the facts
Are homework assignments announced hurriedly? Prove your answer by the
facts
Is assessment fair and reasonable or chaotic and unfair? Prove your answer by
the facts
Are the purpose and guidelines clear to pupils? Prove your answer by the facts
Does the teacher encourage learner’s questions? Prove your answer by the facts
Are questions answered in a direct and understandable manner? Prove your
answer by the facts
Are questions received politely or enthusiastically? Prove your answer by the
facts
What is done with pupil response: How long does the teacher pause for student
responses (formulating answers to difficult questions takes a few minutes)? Does
the teacher use verbal reinforcement? Is there a non-verbal response (smile, nod)?
Is the teacher receptive to learner’s suggestions or viewpoints contrary to his or
her own? Prove your answer by the facts
Does the teacher demonstrate enthusiasm for the subject? For teaching?
Can the teacher’s voice be easily heard? Does the teacher raise or lower voice
for variety and emphasis? Is the rate of speech too fast or slow? Is the rate of
speech appropriate for note taking? Does the teacher maintain eye contact with
pupils?
Does the teacher use facial expressions, posture, or motion to sustain student
interest? Are there behaviors that are outside of the mainstream of class activity
(random conversations among pupils, reading of materials not relevant to class)?
Prove your answers by the facts
Do students take few notes, write down everything, write down what teacher
puts on board, copy each other's notes in order to keep up with task)?
Are students listening attentively, slumped back in desks, heads on hands?