This document contains a checklist for observing instruction using the TMDI (Teaching Methodology Development Initiative) framework, with indicators for drilling lessons, new lesson development including motivation, modeling, guided practice, and independent work, and evaluation. The checklist is to be used by an observer to mark whether each indicator is observed or not observed during a classroom lesson, along with any remarks or comments.

1. DIVISION OF MISAMIS OCCIDENTAL
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STANDARD TOOLS OF OBSERVING INSTRUCTION USING TMDI
Teacher Observed:______________________________________ Year and Section: ___________
SubjectArea: __________________________________________ Time: _____________________
School: ______________________________________________ Date: _____________________
INSTRUCTION: Just check the box opposite every indicator whether it is observed or not observed.
INDICATORS
OBSERVATIONS
OB NO REMARKS
A. DRILL LESSONS
1. Presentation: Teacher tells pupils aboutthe purpose and goal ofthe drill lesson
2. Focalization: Teacher invites the pupils to focus on the facts with answers as
she/he flashes the cards slowly from back to front.
3. Repetition: Teacher encourages the pupils to give the correctanswers as fast as
they can as the teacher flashes the cards from back to front.
4. Application: Teacher calls pair ofpupils to give the correctanswers as soon as
the cards are flashed to them.
B. NEW LESSON DEVELOPMENT
1. Motivation / Presentation
a. Presents the objective ofthe day’s lesson
b. Explains the significance oflearning the lessons
c. Tells what each and everyone should do after learning the lesson
d. Presents the concepts ofthe lesson and defines terms ifnecessary
e. Asks probing questions to check their understanding
2. Modeling
a. Models the principles by using range ofexamples.
b. Presents the target skills in a step-by-step manner
c. Ask Probing questions to check their understanding
3. Guided Practice
a. Scaffolds learners at risk and provide DIto average and fast learner ones.
b. Provides one-on-one activities and make immediate corrective feedback.
c. Provides contrast(inclusion ofnon-examples) to check ifpupil can distinguish
application ofcorrectprinciples
d. Monitors mastery ofeach step
e. Utilize group games to apply concepts learned
4. Independent Work
a. Provides independentseatworks or activity to measure the depth oflearning
b. Uses differentiated instruction when necessary.
C. EVALUATION
a. Provides written test or any form of assessmentto determine success in teaching
b. Monitors the result or the MPS gains.
COMMENTS / SUGGESTIONS
Name and Signature of Teacher Observed’