Checklist for Classroom Observation
Instruction: This checklist will serve you as a reference to conduct classroom observations on active learning. The instrument requires that you observe student and
teacher activities in the classroom. You make a quick note of what takes place during the lesson. Then describe what the teachers and students do. Be ready to set your
watch to measure how long each activity lasted, and fill the amount in the spaces provided. Active learning is considered to take place when both teachers and students
participate in learning. It is possible that teachers may use active learning techniques, but students may not respond. In that situation active learning may not be considered to
have taken place. Considering this, tick “yes” for activities you consider active learning. If you discovered that active learning did not take place tick “No”. (this can be
done after observation if you like). Add up how much time those active interactions have taken and write it in the space for total time of active learning. In this sense, total
time of active learning means the total time in which both students and teachers participated in active learning. Your effort to participate and make this study a success is
highly appreciated.
Name of Institution _____________________ Date of Observation:__________________ Starting time ___________Ending time _____
Subject: __________________________ Lesson Topic_________________________
Observer: ___________________________ Person Observed ______________________ (teacher-educator, school teacher)
Type of Institution :__________________( TTI, TTC, cluster school)
Total Time of Lesson________ Min. Total Time of Active Learning _________Min.
Observer Descriptions Active Learning Time
Teacher Events Student Events Yes (tick) No (tick) Minutes
Introduction: /getting students to be active from the start/
Presentation: /Help students to acquire knowledge, skills and
attitudes/
Stabilization: /Make learning unforgettable/
Assessment/ Evaluation:
Any other comments: