This document is a classroom observation guide used by the Department of Education in Region X-Northern Mindanao, Philippines. The guide contains 4 sections that evaluate different aspects of classroom instruction. Section I evaluates pre-lesson preparation and accounts for 20% of the rating. Section II evaluates lesson development and accounts for 50% of the rating. Section III evaluates classroom management and discipline and accounts for 20% of the rating. Finally, section IV evaluates the lesson wrap-up and accounts for 10% of the rating. Observers use the guide to rate teachers on a scale from 1-4 in each category, with remarks, and then calculate an overall rating out of 100%.

1. Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
Region X-Northern Mindanao
Division of Iligan City, Iligan City
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Classroom Observation Guide
Name of Teacher:____________________________________________________________________ Date: ______________________________
School:_____________________________________________________________________________ Subject: ____________________________
Subject Matter: ______________________________________________________________________ Grade/Year: _________________________
Scale: Excellent - 4 Very Satisfactory - 3
Satisfactory - 2 Needs improvement - 1
I. Pre-Development of the Lesson (20%) 4 3 2 1 Remarks
1. Collects, checks and discuss assignment
2. Explains the objective clearly
3. Uses motivational technique to elicit students’ interest
4. Relates past lesson to the present
5. Starts the class on time
Rating (Total score / 5 x 20%)
II. Development of the lesson (50%)
A.Expected Teacher Behavior
1. Presents concept clearly/logically
2. Unlocks difficult terms
3. Utilizes/maximizes instructional materials
4. Observes correct grammar both in speaking and writing
5. Ask questions with varied techniques
6. Provides varied/appropriate learning strategies
7. Sustain class discussion/interaction
8. Provides enough time for students’ participation and exercises
9. Keeps majority of the students involve in the learning task
10. Uses instructional time productively
11. Demonstrates mastery of the lesson
12. Establishes rapport with students
13. Monitors student’s progress through appropriate assessment
tool
B. Expected Students Behavior
14. Answer questions in his/her own words
15. Ask questions relevant to the lesson
16. Works within the time frame allotted for the activity (individual
or group)
17. Participates activity in the learning tasks
Rating (Total score / 17 x 50%)
III. Classroom Management and Discipline (20%)
1. Establishes satisfactory order in the classroom
facilities/structure
2. Shows students control most of the time
3. Provides reinforcement of students’ behavior
4. Stimulates response and students’ interests
5. Foster discipline and friendly learning atmosphere
Rating (Total score / 5 x 20%)
IV. Wrap-up (10%)
1. Students synthesize/generalize the lessons presented
2. Teacher provides opportunities for students to demonstrate
learning
3. Teacher gives assignment as follow-up
4. Teacher realizes/achieves objectives for the day
Rating (Total score / 4 x 10%)
Overall Rating
Summary of Ratings:
I. Pre-Development of the Lesson 20% ______________________
II. Development of the Lesson 50% ______________________
III. Classroom Management and Discipline 20% ______________________
IV. Wrap-up 10% ______________________
TOTAL 100% ______________________
Teacher’s Signature: Observer’s Signature:
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