This document summarizes an observation of a 1st grade classroom at Silvestre Dorador Minchaca Secondary School conducted on November 22nd, 2012 by observer Jessica Darinka Marrufo Mercado. The 45 minute session involved 17 students. The observation checklist assessed whether the teacher demonstrated 27 aspects of effective teaching practice, and the teacher received a checkmark for demonstrating each aspect.

1. OBSERVATION FORMAT
Date of Evaluation: Thursday November 22nd, 2012.
School: Silvestre Dorador Minchaca Secondary School.
Grade: 1st Session runtime: 45 mins
Observer: Jessica Darinka Marrufo Mercado
Number of Students: 17 students
Observing aspects. Yes No
1. Prepares a lesson plan *
2. Follows sequences/procedures of the lesson plan *
3. Develops a plan for evaluation the student’s work *
4. Communicates well the objective and purpose of the *
lesson.
5. Activities are related to the topic. *
6. Provides task examples. *
7. Uses appropriate vocabulary. *
8. Gives clear directions. *
9. Encourages students to use and practice the target *
language
10. Encourages students’ participation *
11. Involves all the students in class (knowledge) *
12. Checks students’ understanding *
13. Levels her/his language to her/his students *
14. Uses effective correction techniques *
15. Promote thinking *
16. Provides a variety of different activities to ensure *
students’ understanding

2. 17. Provides activities that meet students’ needs *
18. Monitors students’ progress *
19. Provides enough resources for the lesson *
20. Promotes using group dynamics *
21. Promotes communicative approach *
22. Pastes and maintains English material in the classroom *
22. Creates and maintains a positive learning atmosphere *
24. Manages students’ discipline in a positive way *
25. Praises appropriate behavior *
26. Handles interruptions or misbehavior *
27. Promotes working in groups, trios or pairs *