LESSON OBSERVATION REPORT

NAME: DATE OF OBSERVATION:

Mr. George Mann January 30, 2018
GRADE/SUBJECT AREA OBSERVED: TIME OF OBSERVATION:
th
7 Grade/Writing 4:30 – 5:05 pm
REMARKS: There was another teacher seated in the classroom to observe as a learning tool for his own
improvement as a teacher.
SIGNATURE OF OBSERVER SIGNATURE OF TEACHER DATE

(Teacher’s signature indicates agreement with observation report.)

LESSON SUMMARY:
The lesson focused on a paragraph writing technique. The teacher reviewed the paragraph written by the
students in the previous lesson. Each student read the sentence they had composed. Each student sat in rows
based on the paragraph/sentence they had written. The teacher continued teaching the concept of topic
sentence, supporting sentences, concluding paragraph and transition words. Students moved seats as they
continued composing the paragraphs.
PREPARATION AND PLANNING:
*Planning was evident from smooth delivery of lesson.
KNOWLEDGE OF SUBJECT MATTER:
*Excellent knowledge of subject matter.
CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT:
*Teacher engages all students. *Builds upon students’ existing knowledge and skills. *Differentiates
instruction to meet the students’ needs. *Reinforces learning goals consistently throughout lessons.
*Communicates clearly and checks for understanding. *Gives constructive and frequent feedback to students
on their learning. *Maximizes instructional time and minimizes disruptions.
TECHNIQUES OF INSTRUCTION:
*Teacher has previous paragraph for student use. *Arranges the classroom to maximize learning *Integrates
key content elements and facilitates students’ use of higher level thinking skills in instruction *Demonstrates
ability to link present content with past and future learning experiences, other subject areas, and real-world
experiences and applications. *Aids students to formulate their thoughts. *Uses nonexamples to teach
concepts *Repeats information for weaker students. *Uses appropriate humor to teach. *There was a balance
between teacher and student input into lesson. *Uses high vocabulary and explained when needed.
TEACHER-STUDENT RELATIONSHIP:
*Establishes a climate of trust and teamwork by being fair, caring, respectful, and enthusiastic. *Respects
students’ diversity, including language, culture, race, gender, and special needs. *Actively listens and pays
attention to students’ needs and responses. *Aided student to successful result without frustration
ASSESSMENT TECHNIQUES:
*Lessoned designed to assess students immediately through participation.
AREA(S) FOR GROWTH:
*Have the students do the teaching for you (asking a student to answer a student’s question)
CONCLUSION:
Mr. Mann, you are an exciting teacher to watch who demonstrates excellent knowledge of the topic being
taught. You have a fine balance between the needs of each student and the class. You combine fun and
learning to create an environment students can enjoy. The students are lucky to have you as a teacher.