CLASSROOM OBSERVATION CHECKLIST

Instructions: During or after the class you have observed, rate the following statements,
according to how accurately they describe what went on.

1 – Not at all 2 – Marginally 3 - Neutral 4 – Rather well 5-

Totally

1. There were no cultural misunderstandings 1 2 3 4 5 n/a

2. The class understood what was wanted at all times. 1 2 3 4 5 n/a

3. Every student was involved at some point. 1 2 3 4 5 n/a

4. All students were interested in the lesson. 1 2 3 4 5 n/a

5. The teacher carried out comprehension checks. 1 2 3 4 5 n/a

6. Materials and learning activities were appropriate. 1 2 3 4 5 n/a

7. Student groupings were appropriate and considered. 1 2 3 4 5 n/a

8. The class atmosphere was positive, happy. 1 2 3 4 5 n/a

9. The pacing was appropriate. 1 2 3 4 5 n/a

10. There was lots of change, the lesson wasn’t boring. 1 2 3 4 5 n/a

11. The teacher didn’t talk too much. 1 2 3 4 5 n/a

12. Error correction and feedback was appropriate, helpful. 1 2 3 4 5 n/a

13. There was “real” communication between teacher and students. 1 2 3 4 5 n/a

14. The teacher’s skill in organization, planning was evident. 1 2 3 4 5 n/a

15. There was opportunity for controlled practice. 1 2 3 4 5 n/a

16. General classroom management was good. 1 2 3 4 5 n/a

17. The classroom was prepared ahead and work exhibited. 1 2 3 4 5 n/a

18. The lesson allowed for a variety of learning styles. 1 2 3 4 5 n/a

19. General impression. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

TOTAL: ______

*Adapted from an RSA checklist

Nunan, D., (1988), Evaluation and Teacher Development, The Learner Centered Curriculum, Cambridge, Cambridge
University Press.