Observation Non-Teaching Faculty
Directions: Reviewers should indicate the presence of effective presentation skills, activities and behaviors in
one scheduled workshop/presentation not to exceed 75 minutes.
N = Needs Improvement S = Satisfactory E = Exemplary NA = Not Applicable
The observer should familiarize him/herself with the form ahead of time.
Unit Member Name: _________________________ Discipline:________________________________
Activity observed: ___________________________ Date/Time Observed: ______________________
Work Location: _____________________________ Area (s): ________________________________
# of Attendees: _____________________________ Observation By: __________________________
Narrative: (examples: start on time? End on time? Agenda/Outline of session provided? Encouraged
attendees to participate?)
Depth/Breadth of Knowledge:
Area Knowledge
Areas to evaluate include, but are not limited to, the following:
Makes accurate statements according to area standards.
Questions handled with clear, factual responses the majority of the time.
An array of interpretations are presented where appropriate.
The faculty member presents divergent viewpoints, where appropriate.
Attendees are encouraged to question presentation material.
Incorporates current research in the field and cites authorities to support statements
Makes distinctions between fact and opinion.
Communicates the reasoning process behind operations and/or concepts.
If applicable, the faculty member generated the majority of area content and was not overly
dependent upon third party generated materials.
Area Knowledge Narrative. Please provide a narrative that elaborates on the observed areas.
Methods/Techniques:
Variety and Pacing of Delivery Areas to evaluate include, but are not limited to, the following:
The organizational pattern utilized is appropriate to the nature of the subject or session (i.e., topical
for analytical, sequential for process).
Allows adequate wait time when asking questions.
Responds to wrong answers constructively.
Draws non-participating attendees into activities/discussions.
Asks probing questions when attendee answers are incomplete.
Guides the direction of discussion.
Refrains from answering own questions.
Asks questions of attendees that challenge them to think more deeply.
Uses active learning strategies (group work, paired discussions, polling) to provide opportunities for
attendees to practice what they have learned.
Provides explicit directions for active learning tasks (e.g. rationale, duration, product).
Uses open-ended, higher order questions.
Variety and Pacing of Delivery Narrative. Please provide a narrative that elaborates on the observed areas.
Organization Areas to evaluate include, but are not limited to, the following:
Relates this to prior knowledge of attendees, when opportunity to do so arises.
Has all necessary materials and equipment readily available
Summarizes periodically throughout and at the end of session or prompts attendees to do so
Activity materials were appropriate and sufficient.
Organization Narrative. Please provide a narrative that elaborates on the observed areas.
Use of Technology Areas to evaluate include, but are not limited to, the following:
Effectively incorporates a variety of delivery technologies to enhance attendee learning (PPT,
websites, YouTube, blogs, film, diagrams, etc.)
Uses appropriate technologies (e.g. Canvas, website(s), e-mail) to provide supplemental materials
All digital media formats were accessible.
If applicable, faculty member maintains records of work within the MSJC Course Management
Systems (i.e. Canvas)
Use of Technology Narrative. Please provide a narrative that elaborates on the observed areas.
Effectiveness of Communications:
Communication Skills Areas to evaluate include, but are not limited to, the following:
Communicates clearly in both written and verbal forms.
Uses positive and appropriate humor.
Establishes and maintains eye contact when communicating with others.
Communication Skills Narrative. Please provide a narrative that elaborates on the observed areas.
Clarity Areas to evaluate include, but are not limited to, the following:
Notes and explains relevant terms or concepts.
Elaborates or repeats complex information.
Uses examples to explain content.
Relates new ideas to familiar concepts.
Clarity Narrative. Please provide a narrative that elaborates on the observed areas.
Rapport:
Interaction Areas to evaluate include, but are not limited to, the following:
Sets appropriate tone.
Redirects questions, when appropriate.
Responds respectfully to attendee comprehension or puzzlement.
Invites attendee participation and comments.
Incorporates attendee responses when appropriate.
Encourages attendee participation and intellectual risk-taking.
Addresses attendees’ needs and concerns.
Respects attendees’ personal culture, gender differences, and disabilities.
Responds appropriately to attendees to foster a non-threatening, pro-active learning environment.
Interaction Narrative. Please provide a narrative that elaborates on the observed areas.
Commendations What went well in this session? Please acknowledge professional development/activities
(e.g. conferences, club advisor, presentations, committee participation, etc.)
Recommendations What suggestions for improvement do you have? Were the recommendations from the
prior evaluation cycle addressed? (Please place this last question in the administrative evaluation template.)