Vaughan

Elementary School
Classroom Observation Tool

Date: _________________________ Time: ______________ Observer: _________________________________________________________
Teacher: ______________________________________________________ Subject: ___________________________________________________
Daily 9 displayed and current Classroom Environment
Yes Organized, neat, uncluttered
No (Please update the following areas:) Student work displayed
_____ Date ______ Agenda _____ Standards Visual aids/posters/charts displayed
_____ Essential Question _____ Learning Outcomes
_____ Assessment _____ Do Now _____ Homework Student Engagement
_____ I Can/I Will Statements Compliant
Disruptive
Grouping
Whole class Focus on Instruction
Small group/paired Evidence of Lesson Plans
Individual Focus on lesson objectives
Class discussions
Instructional Strategies Evidence of campus goals initiated
Differentiation Appropriate use of instructional time (bell to bell)
Direct Instruction
Class discussions Classroom Management
Checking for understanding Behavioral expectations evident
Cooperative learning Negative behaviors addressed
Think-Pair-Share Positive behavior expectations evident
Manipulatives/Hands-on learning Teacher visible throughout the room monitoring
Integrating technology activities
Clear directions Safe, orderly learning environment
Appropriate level of challenge for students Other: ______________________________________________
Other: ________________________________________ Other: ______________________________________________
Other: ________________________________________ Other: ______________________________________________

Rigor Culture
Remembering (define, duplicate, list, memorize, Positive, respectful student/teacher relationships
recall, repeat, state) Students feel safe to share ideas; participate easily
Understanding (classify, describe, discuss, explain, Student leadership skills evident
identify, locate, recognize, report, select, paraphrase) Appropriate verbal/nonverbal messages
Applying (choose, demonstrate, illustrate, interpret, Acceptance of a variety of views
solve, use, write) Additional Comments:
Analyzing (appraise, compare, contrast, criticize, ______________________________________________________________________
differentiate, distinguish, question, test)
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Evaluating (appraise, argue, defend, judge, select,
support, evaluate) ______________________________________________________________________
Creating (assemble, construct, create, design,
______________________________________________________________________
develop, formulate, write)

Additional Observations ______________________________________________________________________
Teacher models instructional tasks
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Teacher provides direct and explicit instruction,
makes connections, sets purpose ______________________________________________________________________
Teacher provides corrective and constructive
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feedback
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