Focus of the observation
1. Lesson structure
The way the lesson opens, develop, and
closes
The number of activities that
constitute the lesson
The links and transitions between
activities
2. Classroom management strategies
Setting up groups
Maintaining order
Time management
Seating arrangement
3.
Types
of teaching activities
Whole-class activities
Pair and group activities
Individual activities
4. Teaching strategies
Presenting tasks
Organizing practice
Teaching technique
5.
Teacher’s
use of materials
Use of the textbooks
Use of other resources
6.
Teacher’s
use of language
Use of instructional language
Use of Questions
Feedback technique
Explanations of vocabulary and grammar
7.
Student’s
use of language
Use of language in group work
Use of the mother tongue during class
Problems with grammar
Problems with pronunciation
8.
Student
interaction
Time on task
Questioning behaviors
Student-to-student talk
