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Teacher Behavior All of thetime
Most ofthe time
Some ofthe time
Never NotObserved
Frequent ResponsesRequests frequent responsesfrom students,
allowingrehearsal of content and
checking for understanding.Inclusive ParticipationUses practices
that involve allstudents in responding,encouraging all students
toformulate answers and toparticipate.Monitoring ResponsesMonitors
student responsesthrough focused listeningandobserving,
circulatingaroundthe room when students are
sharing with partners or team,reading with partners,
orcompleting written responses.Error CorrectionsProvides immediate,
clearcorrections for individual orgroup errors, telling students
orguiding them to the correctanswer.
Feedback andAcknowledgementProvides specific feedback and
positive affirmation forperformance, focusing onachievement and
effort ratherthan on inherent qualities.Safe and Positive
LearningEnvironmentPromotes a positive learningenvironment,
connecting withthe learners and promotingstudent success.
Utilizespositive procedures toencourage appropriate behavior.
Effective Instructional Strategies Observation Form
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Adapted from Anita Archer, 2012
Student Behavior All of thetime
Most ofthe time
Some ofthe time
Never NotObserved
Frequent ResponsesRespond when asked to giveverbal, written, or
actionresponses.Cooperative ResponsesWork productively with
partnersor team members (completingtasks, listening to
partners,staying on-task)
AccuracyProvide accurate responses (atleast 80% accuracy when
newmaterial is presented and atleast 90% during review).Appropriate
Behavior
Exhibit behavior that allowsthem to learn, their peers tolearn,
and the teacher to teach.
