Daily Class Observation Template
A. General Information
Date of Observation: _____________________
Observer (Intern): _______________________
Cooperating Teacher: _____________________
Subject / Grade Level: ___________________
Time / Duration: _________________________
B. Lesson Information
Topic / Lesson Title: _______________________________________
Learning Objectives (as stated or implied):
- ________________________________________
- ________________________________________
C. Classroom Environment
Physical arrangement of the classroom (seating, resources, displays):
__________________________________________________________
Overall atmosphere (welcoming, disciplined, interactive, etc.):
__________________________________________________________
D. Lesson Flow
1. Lesson Opening / Motivation
- How did the teacher introduce the lesson?
- Was it connected to prior knowledge / real-life context?
Notes: _________________________________________________
2. Lesson Development / Teaching Strategies
- Methods and strategies used (e.g., lecture, group work, inquiry-based, technology
integration):
_______________________________________________________
- Effectiveness of explanation / instructions:
_______________________________________________________
- Use of teaching aids / resources:
_______________________________________________________
3. Student Engagement
- How did students participate? (active, passive, varied)
- Evidence of interaction (student-student, student-teacher):
_______________________________________________________
4. Assessment During the Lesson
- Types of questioning / formative checks:
_______________________________________________________
- Feedback strategies:
_______________________________________________________
5. Lesson Closure
- How did the teacher end the lesson? (summary, reflection, assignment)
Notes: _________________________________________________
E. Classroom Management
Teacher’s strategies for maintaining order / discipline:
__________________________________________________________
Handling of disruptions or off-task behavior:
__________________________________________________________
Balance between authority and rapport:
__________________________________________________________
F. Learner Responses
Evidence of learning (outputs, recitations, group activity results):
__________________________________________________________
Observable difficulties / misconceptions among students:
__________________________________________________________
G. Reflection by Observer (Intern)
Key insights gained from this observation:
__________________________________________________________
Best practices observed that I may adopt in my own teaching:
__________________________________________________________
Areas for improvement I noticed in teaching practice:
__________________________________________________________
My questions / wonderings:
__________________________________________________________
Additional Notes:
H. Signature
Observer (Intern): _________________________
Cooperating Teacher: _______________________
