NP 3-31e - Appendix E - Long Observation Form

Supervisor Evaluation - Dean In-Class

Instructor	Department
Course Number/Section	Title
Number of Students when Class is Observed		Date of Visit

Bullets beneath each item are some of the significant indicators of effective teaching. This form is intended to be used as a guide while conducting a class observation and there is no implied requirement that each item be observed during an observation.

General Comments

A. Instructor Appears to Be an Effective Teacher

Comments:

Uses current andragogy

Provides evidence of being current in respective discipline
Applies appropriate technology
Makes class come alive
Projects positive attitude
Models appropriate professional and ethical behavior
Appropriately presents divergent viewpoints
Uses examples drawn from students' experience
Offers well-organized presentation
Uses various strategies to accommodate different learning styles.

B. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion	Comments:
The instructor creates an inclusive classroom environment. There is evidence of culturally responsive materials used. There is demonstrated equity in the instructors’ interactions with students. There are opportunities to for students to share their unique perspective. There is demonstrated equity in the instructors’ projects and assignments given to the students.

C. Instructor presents relevant material and stresses important points.

Comments:

Reviews previous material as necessary.
Specifies student responsibilities clearly (assignments, in-class participation, projects, etc.)
Meets objectives for that class session
Relates examples to the subject matter
Relates answers to the specific class
Relates presentation to objectives for the session and syllabus
Appropriately relates time to task
Uses effective summaries & re-teaches when necessary
Uses effective transitions

Instructor gives clear explanations and answers questions precisely.

Comments:

Identifies & clarifies student's points of confusion
Monitors student learning
Check non verbal responses
Gives prompt and constructive feedback
Notes and responds to signs of puzzlement, boredom, curiosity, etc.

Instructor shows evidence of student/teacher rapport.

Comments:

Greets students as they arrive
Refers to students by name
Creates atmosphere of cooperation
Creates climate of mutual respect
Accepts reasonable opposition as valid
Evidence good listening skills
Shows respect for everyone
Establishes eye contact with as many students as possible
Talks to students, not to board, windows or floor
Uses wit and humor where appropriate

Instructor accommodates the learning environment of the classroom.

Comments:

Speaks audibly and clearly with expression and variety of tone and voice
Speaks at a rate which accommodates student note-taking
Moves around room to engage all students
Makes instructional aids visible to all students in the room
Shows evidence of class control and management
Makes supplementary materials readily available

Instructor promotes critical thinking in an interactive learning environment.

Comments:

Uses demonstrations effectively
Involves students in discussions
Encourages/facilitates critical thinking skills for observation, analysis, synthesis, application and evaluation
Communicates high expectations
Asks higher level and leading questions as appropriate


^{Signature of Evaluator}		^Date