Part 4: Analysis of Instructional and Organizational Effectiveness

Teaching Strategies Observation Sheet

Directions to observing teachers:

Walk around the building observing classrooms quietly. Doors should be open, unlocked, or with uncovered windows to allow you to observe the class from the doorway or through the window. Determine which of the following teaching strategies was taking place in each room that you observed. Each mark that you make on the line preceding each number will indicate which strategy was taking place in that room. Do not place your name or the name of the teachers you have observed on this form.

Block: _______________

Indicate portion of block in which observation was made using the following code:

1. = First 1/3

2. = Second 1/3

3. = Third 1/3

Return the form on the day of observations to Dwight Whitley's box. Your cooperation will be greatly appreciated. Ellen Averill

________ 1. Administrative / Sponge activity

________ 2. Lecture

________ 3. Teacher demonstration (includes audiovisuals and teacher presentations.)

              4. Cooperative Learning Groups

___________ A. Whole group (includes class discussions)

___________ B. Large group (includes games / competition)

___________ C. Small group

________ 5. Hands-on (includes band, chorus)

________ 6. Student presentation (includes role-playing)

________ 7. Guided practice (includes computer lab, band, chorus)

________ 8. Assessment (tests)