LESSON OBSERVATION AND REFLECTION FORM



LESSON OBSERVATION AND REFLECTION FORM

Your Name: ___________________________; Date: _____________________

School: ______________________; Teacher: ___________________________

Type of Class/Rehearsal: __________________; Grade Level: _____________

Time of Day: ___________________; Length of Observation: _____________

Observations: In each of the following categories, write your observations in complete sentences to give the reader a comprehensive impression of the lesson or rehearsal.

I. Rehearsal or Classroom Environment (task-oriented, relaxed, or otherwise appropriate for music-making and learning)

II. Teaching Techniques (speaking, questioning, demonstration, verbal imagery, and use of teaching aids)

III. Teacher Communication Skills (movement, gestures, facial expressions, vocal inflection, eye contact, and other non-verbal communication)

IV. Teacher Musicianship (standards, expectations, expressiveness, musical knowledge, correcting mistakes, and positive feedback)

V. Student Responses (active vs. passive participation, musical goals, interaction with other students and with the teacher)

Reflections:

What was successful, effective, or made a difference for the students?

Did you notice any problems? If yes, how were they addressed?

What did you learn from this observation?

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