From A Guide for Evaluating Teaching for Promotion and Tenure, by Centra, Froh, Gray, and Lambert.
Adapted for packaged course presentations by Robert Perrine.
Instructor:		Course:
Observer:		Date:
Directions: Below is a list of instructor behaviors that may occur within a given class or course. Please use it as guide to making observations, not as a list of required characteristics. When this worksheet is used for making improvements to instruction, it is recommended that the instructor highlight the areas to be focused on before the observation takes place.
Respond to each statement using the following scale	1	Not observed
	2	More emphasis
	3	Accomplished very well
Circle the number at the right that best represents your response. Use the comment space below each section to provide more feedback or suggestions.
Content Organization	Not observed	More emphasis	Accomplished very well
1. Made clear statement of the purpose of the lesson	1	2	3
2. Defined relationship or this lesson to previous lessons	1	2	3
3. Presented overview of the lesson	1	2	3
4. Presented topics with a logical sequence	1	2	3
5. Paced lesson appropriately	1	2	3
6. Summarized major points of lesson	1	2	3
7. Responded to problems raised during lesson	1	2	3
8. Related today’s lesson to future lessons	1	2	3
Comments
Presentation	Not observed	More emphasis	Accomplished very well
9. Projected voice so that it was easily heard	1	2	3
10. Used intonation to vary emphasis	1	2	3
11. Explained ideas with clarity	1	2	3
12. Maintained eye contact	1	2	3
13. Listened to student questions and comments	1	2	3
14. Projected nonverbal gestures consistent with intentions	1	2	3
15. Defined unfamiliar terms, concepts, and principles	1	2	3
16. Presented examples to clarify points	1	2	3
17. Related new ideas to familiar concepts	1	2	3
18. Restated important ideas at appropriate times	1	2	3
19. Varied explanations for complex and difficult materials	1	2	3
20. Used humor appropriately to strengthen retention and interest	1	2	3
21. Limited use of repetitive phrases and hanging articles	1	2	3
22. Incorporated input from the co-teacher	1	2	3
Comments
Instructor-Student Interactions	Not observed	More emphasis	Accomplished very well
23. Encouraged student questions	1	2	3
24. Encouraged student discussion	1	2	3
25. Maintained student attention	1	2	3
26. Asked questions to monitor students' progress	1	2	3
27. Gave satisfactory answers to student questions	1	2	3
28. Responded to nonverbal cues of confusion, boredom, and curiosity	1	2	3
29. Paced lesson to allow time for note taking	1	2	3
30. Encouraged students to answer difficult questions	1	2	3
31. Asked probing questions when student answer was incomplete	1	2	3
32. Restated questions and answers when necessary	1	2	3
33. Suggested questions of limited interest to be handled outside of class	1	2	3
34. Asked for input from co-teacher(s) to add perspective	1	2	3
Comments
Instructional Materials and Environment	Not observed	More emphasis	Accomplished very well
35. Arrived in advance and prepared the environment	1	2	3
36. Supported lesson with useful classroom discussions and exercises	1	2	3
37. Made appropriate use of the prepared materials	1	2	3
38. Supplemented prepared materials with explanations and examples	1	2	3
39. Supported the prepared materials when challenged	1	2	3
Comments
Content Knowledge and Relevance	Not observed	More emphasis	Accomplished very well
40. Focused on the material worth knowing	1	2	3
41. Presented material appropriate to student knowledge and background	1	2	3
42. Cited authorities to support statements	1	2	3
43. Presented material appropriate to stated purpose of the course	1	2	3
44. Made distinctions between facts and opinion	1	2	3
45. Presented divergent viewpoints when appropriate	1	2	3
46. Demonstrated command of subject matter	1	2	3
Comments
47. What were the instructor’s major strengths as demonstrated in this observation?
48. What suggestions do you have for improving upon this instructor’s skills?