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b. Gave real-world examples to illustrate concepts

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Knowledge of Subject Matter

c. Ensured that students were engaged in the learning activities planned for the

class session

f. Summarized the major points at the end of the lesson

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Learning Organization and Management

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Subject Matter Treated in L esson:

1. During the observed class session(s), to what extent did the instructo r demonstrate the following behaviors ?

a. Started and ended class on time

2. During the observed class sessi on(s), to what extent did the instructo r demonstrate the following behaviors?

a. Explained concepts clearly

b. Was prepared to conduct class

d. Noticed when a student or students were not engaged and took action to

involve the student(s) in the class activity

e. Clearly explained the learning objectives for the class session

c. Responded adequately to student questions

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d. Encouraged questions and student participation

b. Showed enthusiasm for the subject matter and teaching

3. During the observed class sessi on(s), to what extent did the instructo r demonstrate the following behaviors?

Teaching Style

h. Interacted with students working in small groups during the

class session

a. Spoke clearly and audibly

e. Gave students an adequate amount of time to respond toquestions

f. Provided feedback that gave students direction for

improvement

c. Treated all students in an equitable manner

g. Interacted with individual students during the class session

k. Appropriately used Web-based resources, PowerPoint, or

other technological tools

j. Used techniques that reflect an awareness of different learning

styles

l. Encouraged or required students engagement in out-of-

classactivities related to the course (e.g., work with other

students, participation in campus events, service learning,

email communication with instructor/other students, etc.)

i. Elicited feedback validation of student understanding of the

material

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a. Lecture

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e. Small group activities

b. Teacher-led discussion

k. Assessment activities

i. Performance [in applied and fine arts, etc.]

j. Experiential learning (labs, fieldwork, internships, etc.)

4. During the obs erved class session(s), what percentage of time was spent on each of the followi ng instru ctional techniques?

h. In-class writing

c. Teacher-student shared responsibility (seminar, discussion)

d. Student computer use

f. Student presentations

g. Hands-on practice

Instructional Techniques

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c. Synthesizing and organizing of ideas, information, and experiences in new

ways

b. Analyzing the basic elements of an idea, experience, or theory

e. Applying theories or concepts to practical problems in new situations

Encouragement to Engage in Critical Thinking

5. During the observed class sessi on(s), to what extent did the learning process designed by the instr uctor encourage students to engage in the

following cognitiv e processes?

6. Overall, did the instructor create an engaging learning experience during the observed class sessio n?

Add iti onal Obser ver Comm ents :

a. Memorizing facts, ideas, methods so that they can be repeated in pretty

much the same form

d. Judging value or soundness of information, arguments, or methods

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Instr ucto r Signatur e:_________________________________________________Date:______________

Instructor Comments:

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