Observation Checklist: (According To Wikipedia)
Observation Checklist: (According To Wikipedia)
Observation Checklist: (According To Wikipedia)
INTRODUCTION
An observation checklist is a thing that an observer is going to look at when observing a
class. This list may have been prepared by the observer or the teacher or both. Observation
checklist not only give an observer a structure and framework for an observation but also
serve as contract of understanding with teacher ,who may as a result be more comfortable,
and will get specific feedback on aspects of the class. This technique is used for evaluating
interest, attitudes and values of the students have to check either of the two.
DEFINITION
An observation checklist is a list of things that an observer is going to look at when
observing a class. This list may have been prepared by the observer or the teacher or both. If
not, the observer may intimidate the class and the data gathered may not be accurate.
( According to Wikipedia )
An observation checklist is a list of things that an observer is going to look at when observing
a class. This list may have been prepared by the observer or the teacher or both. Observation
checklists not only give an observer a structure and framework for an observation but also
serve as a contract of understanding with the teacher, who may as a result be more
comfortable, and will get specific feedback on aspects of the class.
(www.teacherenglish.org.uk)
For example
The teacher has asked the observer to look at the issue of timing so the observer’s checklist
includes these questions:
Does the teacher tell learners how long they have for an activity?
In the classroom
It is important that learner understand the function of the observer and is pre-warned about
the observation. If not, the observer may intimidate the class and the data gathered may not
be accurate.
THREE TYPES OF OBSERVATION CHECKLISTS AND WHAT TO
OBSERVE
Environment - This answers questions such as: Is the classroom welcoming and
organized? Is it generally neat and attractive and does it display materials that are
developmentally appropriate.
Class Structure - This includes questions such as: Does the instructor take attendance?
Is the lesson plan posted and utilized by the instructor? Does the instructor assign job roles
inside the classroom and rotates assignment to other students?
Methods - This area answers questions such as: Does the instructor employ non-
lecture learning activities (i.e. small group discussions, student-led activities etc.)? Does the
instructor employ instructional aids (i.e. videos, photos etc.)? Are well-designed materials
provided?
3. Student Observation Checklist
organizational skills. (e.g Does the student work carefully and neatly? Does he/ she follow
along with instructions and tasks? Is he/ she attentive to instructions and tasks?)
Social Behaviors - This refers to the interaction of the student with the people they’re
surrounded with in school (including peers and adults). (e.g Is the student friendly and
respectful towards adults and his/ her peers? Does he/ she interact appropriately with peers in
an academic setting?)
General Behavior and Conduct - This area pertains to the student’s overall behaviour.
(e.g Does the student engage in disruptive behaviours in class? How is his/ her attention
span? What about his/ her activity level?)
An additional column for remarks is useful, brief notes can be jotted down which can be used
for feedback to the student during evaluation conferences.
A major limitation of the checklist is that it does not indicate quality of performance so useful
of checklist of limits to procedure, activities, functions and specific tasks. Only a limited
component of overall clinical performance can be evaluated by checklist.
ADVANTAGES OF CHECKLIST
CONSTRUCTION OF CHECKLIST
Remark ………………………………………………………………………………………
OBSERVATION CHECKLIST
Your first week at school is key for paving the way. Before diving in, it is of high values to
see (from a teacher’s point of view) how lessons are developed. To help you, here is a
checklist of the basics you should pay attention to. You can go to some lessons, show the
different, teachers what you are doing, tell them why and try to get as much information as
you can.
Source: The checklist is based on the one proposed in Lavery, Clare (2001) language
assistants. British council.
An observation is generally done in a classroom to ensure that the teacher is using the proper
teaching methods and that the students are learning in the best environment possible. An
observation is not made to criticize a teacher, but is meant to help the teacher improve on a
variety of things that may not be done in the most efficient way possible. Teachers should
always warn students that there will be an observer in the classroom and should be open
about the purpose of the observer.
BIBLIOGRAPHY
1. FITZPATRICK EVALUATING TEACHING EFFECTIVENESS “NURSING