SAMPLE LESSON EVALUATION CHECKLIST

Candidate’s Name: Date: Observer:

Notes Possible Indicators

INSTRUCTIONAL PLANNING
□ Objective for lesson is student-centered and measurable
□ Lesson contains appropriate activities to reach objectives
□ Lesson contains appropriate activities to assess student mastery of objective(s)
□ Lesson includes a variety of activities to address different learning styles
□ Lesson allows adequate time for instructional activities (guided/independent practice)
□ Lesson plan is organized and logically sequenced

INSTRUCTIONAL DELIVERY
□ Objective for lesson is posted and clearly articulated to students
□ Lesson opening engages students and clearly communicates expectations for class
□ Presentation of material is clear, organized, and error-free
□ Voice is clearly audible throughout classroom
□ Uses correct syntax, spelling and grammar throughout lesson and materials
□ Lesson is appropriately paced (balance of instructional time with student participation)
□ Anticipates student misunderstandings and presents the material in a variety of ways
□ Adequate checks for understanding to ensure student mastery of objective(s)
□ Asks open-ended, higher-order-thinking questions
□ Provides adequate “wait time” before calling on/ responding to students
□ Gives reinforcement and feedback that encourages student engagement
□ Appropriate and effective transitions between activities
□ Lesson closing encourages students to explain key points of lesson and its relevance

CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT
□ Attends to all areas of the classroom to encourage participation and manage behavior
□ Manages student behavior proactively and authoritatively in a firm, respectful tone
□ Redirects off-task behavior in a consistent and timely manner
□ Challenges students to do their best during activity and throughout lesson
 CLASSROOM CULTURE
□ Sets positive, upbeat tone
□ Handles frustration or setbacks in stride (if encountered)
□ Articulates high expectations for student achievement (i.e. ambitious learning objectives)
□ Promotes a sense of urgency for classroom performance and learning
□ Encourages tolerance, respect, and patience in all classroom interactions

Candidate’s Name:

Years Teaching:
Observer: Date:

Evaluation Form – SAMPLE LESSON

Unacceptable Acceptable Outstanding

Categories
1 point 3 points 5 points

□ Instructional Planning

□ Instructional Delivery

□ Classroom Management

□ Classroom Culture

□ Reflection
(verbal or in writing)
TOTAL

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