Ivy Tech-Central Indiana Mentoring 101

Classroom Observation

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Directions: Below is a list of instructor behaviors that may occur within the class during your observation. Please use it to record your observations.

Respond to each statement using the following scale: Not Observed More Emphasis Accomplished Very Well = Place an X in the square that best describes the observation. Place at N/A if the statement does not apply at all. Please do not leave a line blank so that we know you have an opinion about the statement and have considered it in your observation.
Use the comment space below each section to provide additional feedback/suggestions for enhancing instruction. Be positive, constructive and thorough. Pre-conference held on ~bservation held on Post-observation conference held on .... (date) (date)

2. Used intonation to vary emphasis and interest 11. Explained ideas with clarity 12. Maintained eye contact with students ~15. Defined unfamiliar,terms, concepts, and principles ", 16. Presented exam, pies. to clarify poigts , 21. Limited use of repetitive phrases & I~anging articles 22. Had appropriate tools and materials: markers, slides, handouts
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23. Encouraged student questions 24. Encouraged student discussion 25. Maintained student attention 26. Asked questions to monitor students progress 27. Gave satisfactory answers to student questions

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28. Responded to nonverbal cues of confusion, boredom, and/orcuriosity ~]{,~,u~cLt,~ i,~ 29. Paced lesson to allow time for note taking 31. Asked probing questions when student answer was incomplete 33. Suggested questions of limited interest to be outside of class 34. Attendance taken approl 35. Blackboard used to communicate grades, contact information and syllabus 36. Maintained adequate classroom facilities 37. Prepared students for the lesson with appropriate assigned readings ,~ 38. Supported lesson with dseful classroom discussion.s and exercises 39. Presented helpful audio visual materials to support lesson organization Vi(~o 40. Provided relevant written assig,nments 41. Included vities that learn~,r

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43. :Presented material appropriate to student knowledge & backgro~.,_~ d-)t. 45. Presented material al~propriate to stated purpose of the course 46. Made distinctions between fact & opinion 47. Presented divergent 48. E )ints when a )ropriate
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What are the strengths of this instructor?

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What suggestions will you ma.ke to enhance the instructors teaching sklls?

~.r ~O/I What professional development activities would you recommend? (Blackboard training, Getting S ~j2~A~ ~-. I.Results modules, classroom management, active participation in mentoring program)

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