1. Classroom Environment:
Describe the classroom set-up and student seating arrangement. Identify distractors.
2. Classroom Management:
What are the classroom rules?
What are the consequences for breaking classroom rules?
How do you handle student conflicts and for discipline issues?
3. Instructional Delivery:
What instructional methods are used?
What does a class period generally consist of?
Are students given free time during the class period? If so, how much and what activities do they engage in?
How do you work with students in your classroom?
How much time on task?
Course Requirements:
What are students required to do in the class?
What materials and supplies do students need?
How much class participation do the students require?
What skills do students need to be successful in the classroom?
Class Assignments:
What types of assignments are given? Describe frequency of assignments? How are directions presented?
What are the homework requirements?
Instructional Materials:
Title of textbook(s) used.
What supplemental instructional materials are used?
What modifications are made for students with disabilities'?
Grading System:
What kinds of tests are given'? How often?
What is the make-up policy for assignments, homework, and tests? Describe the grading criteria.
Teacher Behaviors:
What do you like about the class?
What do you like about the curriculum?
Is there anything you would change about the way the class is conducted?