Teacher observation guide
What Administrators May Look For During a Classroom Observation
Understand common categories of observable evidence while using your exact local rubric.
Answer first: Strong observation preparation makes important learning evidence easier to see without turning the lesson into a performance.
High-impact principles
- Look-fors vary by local rubric.
- Common evidence includes learning purpose, engagement, questioning, assessment, environment, differentiation, and responsiveness.
- The exact adopted instrument always takes priority.
Use this with your framework
Choose the framework your administrator actually uses, then apply these principles to its exact components and local evidence rules.