Chapter Eleven - Appendix B: Faculty Observation Form (Sample) Page Two

Directions:  

Course observations will be completed by the Associate Dean, or designee. Designee may be a program manager, adjunct coordinator, or a continuing contract faculty member. Observers will circle yes, no, or to some degree. Comments must be made when no or to some degree is circled.

I. Demonstrates knowledge of subject matter

Yes  No  To Some Degree
Examples include:

• Presents clear learning objectives
• Requires higher order thinking
• Explains difficult concepts clearly
• Responds confidently and accurately to questions/approaches to the subject
• Relates ideas to prior knowledge
• Presents materials at the appropriate level for the course
• Emphasizes critical thinking skills
• Incorporates recent developments/ideas

II. Manages instruction effectively

Yes  No  To Some Degree
Examples include:

• Maintains student engagement through course organization/design
• Begins each session with a review and lesson objectives
• Starts and ends session on time
• Presents materials in a clear and logical order
• Demonstrates preparation for the session
• Accomplishes the objectives of the session
• Varies instructional strategies effectively

III. Stimulates interest in subject matter

Yes  No  To Some Degree
Examples include:

• Displays enthusiasm about the content
• Begins each session with a review and lesson objectives
• Starts and ends session on time
• Presents materials in a clear and logical order
• Demonstrates preparation for the session
• Accomplishes the objectives of the session
• Varies instructional strategies effectively

IV. Encourages student participation

Yes  No  To Some Degree
Examples include:

• Promotes/provides opportunity for discussion and interaction
• Provides opportunities for students to raise questions both publicly and privately
• Checks on student understanding of material
• Makes encouraging comments on student responses
• Demonstrates good rapport with students
• Provides timely and constructive feedback on the quality of student work and mastery of course content 

V. Uses appropriate methods of instruction

Yes  No  To Some Degree
Examples include:

• Clearly explains directions and procedures
• Maintains eye contact with students
• Speaks audibly and clearly
• Uses multiple teaching methods effectively
• Presents content in reasonable units with proper intervals for comprehension assessment
• Ensures visual aids can be easily read/links work