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(The observation of instruction form is required and must be forwarded to the supervisor)
Location: Chabot College Las Positas College
Semester: Spring Summer Fall Year: _____________
(Please Print)
Instructor observed: __________________________________________________________
Class observed: ______________________________________________________________
(course/subject) (number) (section)
The instructor has presented a syllabus and related materials that clearly stem from the course
outline of record: Yes No
Assignments and materials relate to objectives and content on the outline of record
Methods of evaluation and grading standards relate to the outline of record
Date of observation: ____/____/____ Time of observation: _________________________________
Approximate number of students present during observation period: _____________________________
(Please Print)
Evaluator: _______________________________________________ Date: ____/____/_____
I have read and received a copy of this observation of instruction. *
Instructor signature: _______________________________________ Date: ____/____/____
Evaluator signature: _______________________________________ Date: ____/____/____
* The instructor being observed has the right to append a statement to this observation
of instruction.
Divided into six sections, including space for a narrative response at the end, this instructional
observation form provides a guide to the evaluator observing a colleague’s instruction.
Note: In all sections, there is no minimum or maximum number of items that “should” be checked.
Please check Not Applicable where the item is not applicable to the type of instruction observed.
Please review the entire form before observing instruction.
Lecture, including lecture/discussion
Performance skills
Laboratory
Mixed methods
Skills lab (i.e., labs identified by faculty as discrete skills-based, individualized instruction)
CHABOT-LAS POSITAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
Office of Human Resources
Evaluation: Observation of Instruction Form - Face to Face Class
SECTION I: TYPE OF INSTRUCTION OBSERVED
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The instructor presented the lesson in an organized, logical manner.
Yes
No
Not Applicable
SECTION II: INFORMATION DELIVERY
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The instructor related the lesson to what has come before and what will follow.
Yes
No
Not Applicable
Yes
No
Not Applicable
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The instructor provided examples, definitions, and explanations of concepts/processes/
skills/events.
Yes
No
Not Applicable
Comment(s):
The instructor described/modeled strategies for questioning, predicting, verifying, inferring,
interpreting, and/or reasoning.
Yes
No
Not Applicable
Comment(s):
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Other observations with respect to information delivery: (Note: also see Section V for additional specific
instructional strategies.)
Note: No minimum or maximum number of items “should” be checked.
The instructor helped students apply/use new concepts/processes/skills.
Yes
No
Not Applicable
Comment(s):
SECTION III: STUDENT FACULTY INTERACTION
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The instructor helped students monitor their application of concepts/strategies.
Yes
No
Not Applicable
Comment(s):
The instructor encouraged student participation, questions, and feedback.
Yes
No
Not Applicable
Comment(s):
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The instructor answered student questions effectively.
Yes
No
Not Applicable
Comment(s):
The instructor, when appropriate, encouraged student-to-student interaction related to the
lesson at hand.
Yes
No
Not Applicable
Comment(s):
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The instructor provided individual attention/assistance to students.
Yes
No
Not Applicable
Comment(s):
Other student faculty interactions observed.
(Note: also see Section V for additional specific instructional strategies.)
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Note: No minimum or maximum number of items “should” be checked.
Students appeared generally attentive and/or engaged.
Yes
No
Not Applicable
Comment(s):
Students took notes when appropriate.
Yes
No
Not Applicable
Comment(s):
SECTION IV: CLASSROOM ENVIRONMENT
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Students participated in discussions.
Yes
No
Not Applicable
Comment(s):
Students performed assigned tasks.
Yes
No
Not Applicable
Comment(s):
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Students asked questions.
Yes
No
Not Applicable
Comment(s):
Students asked for assistance.
Yes
No
Not Applicable
Comment(s):
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Other observations:
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Note: No minimum or maximum number of items “should” be checked.
Please respond only to items relevant to the instruction observed.
Recognizing students’ diverse abilities and learning styles, the instructor integrated into
instruction, when appropriate:
Strategies observed included application of multiple approaches to a problem or issue.
Yes
No
Not Applicable
Comment(s):
Strategies observed included formative, anonymous classroom assessments; questions to
focus lecture or discussion; summaries of class information, etc.
Yes
No
Not Applicable
Comment(s):
SECTION V: ADDITIONAL SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES OBSERVED
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Strategies observed included reference to assigned text.
Yes
No
Not Applicable
Comment(s):
Strategies observed included process demonstration: (e.g., how to form research questions,
how to center the clay, etc.)
Yes
No
Not Applicable
Comment(s):
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Strategies observed included process task simulation, role-playing, etc.:
(e.g., put the blood pressure cuff on your partner; debate the use of animals to test products for human consumption from
the prospective of...)
Yes
No
Not Applicable
Comment(s):
Strategies observed included technology teaching aids:
(e.g., film, television, overhead, PowerPoint slides, video, computer-assisted instruction, etc.)
Yes
No
Not Applicable
Comment(s):
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Strategies observed included student use of technology:
(e.g., word processing, internet research, email, discussion groups, educational software)
Yes
No
Not Applicable
Comment(s):
Other observations:
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Please check one and summarized below:
Satisfactory
Needs Improvement
Unsatisfactory
Please describe at least one observed teaching strategy and one delivery method observed. For
example, what did you observe to indicate the instructor helped students apply new concepts/
processes/skills? This is also the space for elaborating on the observation of instruction, noting
strengths and suggestions related to the contract’s standards for instruction and excellence in
working with students, including accomplishing the course outline and including a summary of
Student Response to Instruction.
Summary Comments (Attach extra sheets if necessary)
SECTION VI: EVALUATOR NOTES AND SUMMARY COMMENTS
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This is the space for the appropriate Administrator to provide a final summary and overall evaluation on
Part-time Faculty only based on the applicable contractual faculty standards.*
Summary Comments (Attach extra sheets if necessary)
Discuss the Part-time Faculty member’s participation in Professional Responsibilities as described below:
18I.7c.1 Participate in program and subject area improvement tasks such as creating and assessment
of Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs), Service Area Outcomes (SAOs), Course Learning Outcomes
(CLOs) and Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs), program review, and curriculum development.
*Articles 14F.3, 14G.4, 14H.3, and 15G.2 provide for appropriate Administrator review addressing
Faculty Standards for Contract and Regular Faculty.
Reference: Article 14B.3, 14F.2b, 14F.3, 14G.4, 14H.3, 14I.3, 15B.3, 15F.2a, 15F.2a2, 15G.2, 18I.1c Faculty Collective
Bargaining Agreement
SECTION VII: APPROPRIATE ADMINISTRATOR’S SUMMARY
OVERALL EVALUATION RATING (PART-TIME FACULTY ONLY) *