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