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Music Education Teaching Observation Form

This document is a teaching observation form used to evaluate a student teacher/conductor during a music education class or ensemble rehearsal. It consists of 7 sections that assess different aspects of instruction including lesson planning, presentation skills, instructional procedures, instructor qualities, musical and demonstration skills, session management, and student evaluation. Observers use this form to provide feedback on the student teacher's performance by indicating yes or no answers and comments for each criteria. The form also includes spaces to note the class details, strengths observed, and recommendations for improvement.

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Music Education Teaching Observation Form

This document is a teaching observation form used to evaluate a student teacher/conductor during a music education class or ensemble rehearsal. It consists of 7 sections that assess different aspects of instruction including lesson planning, presentation skills, instructional procedures, instructor qualities, musical and demonstration skills, session management, and student evaluation. Observers use this form to provide feedback on the student teacher's performance by indicating yes or no answers and comments for each criteria. The form also includes spaces to note the class details, strengths observed, and recommendations for improvement.

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UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA

FACULTY OF EDUCATION
DEPARTMENT OF CURRICULUM STUDIES - MUSIC EDUCATION: SECONDARY
Teaching Observation Form
Student teacher/conductor
Location
Class/Ensemble
Length of entire class/rehearsal
Special considerations:

Observer
No. of students/musicians
Length of student session
Date

Aspects of Instruction
I.
Written Instructional Objectives and Lesson Plan
a. Was a complete lesson plan available in advance?
Y N
b. Were the written objectives clear & appropriate?
Y N
c. Did the sequence & continuity of planned activities
support students' achievement of the objectives?
Y N
II.
Presentation Skills
a. Did the instructor/conductor establish good
initial contact with the class/ensemble?
Y N
b. (Were the objectives made clear to the students?)
Y N
c. Were materials needed for the lesson ready-to-go?
Y N
d. Was time/pacing handled well during the session?
Y N
e. Were suitable illustrations & examples used to
reinforce the material when necessary?
Y N
III.
Instructional Procedures
a. Were the opening activities effective?
Y N
b. Were explanations and demonstrations coordinated? Y N
c. Were the students provided with guided practice
opportunities and supportive assessments?
Y N
d. Was the instructor responsive to individual
student differences?
Y N
e. Were the students provided with opportunities or
assignments for independent practice?
Y N
f. Were the closing activities effective?
Y N
IV.
Instructor Qualities & Communication Skills
a. Did the instructor/conductor consistently display
the following attributes?
Poise / Confidence / Positive attitude
Y N
Enthusiasm for teaching the subject
Y N
Knowledge of students' names, etc.
Y N
Sensitivity to students' feelings, needs, interests Y N
Clearly audible speaking voice
Y N
Fluent communication of instructions
Y N
Correct/appropriate use of the English language
Y N
Effective eye contact with the students/class
Y N
b. Was the teaching free of distracting mannerisms?
Y N
V.
Musical and Demonstration Skills
a. Was the singing voice used effectively?
Y N N/A
b. Were the following musical skills used effectively?
Modeling & Performance skills
Y N N/A
Visual diagnostic skills (concerning students'
posture, embouchure, position, etc.)
Y N N/A
Aural diagnostic skills (concerning students'
intonation, ensemble, accuracy, etc.)
Y N N/A
Accompaniment skills
Y N N/A
Conducting skills
Y N N/A
c. Did the instructor consistently demonstrate
superior musicianship/subject knowledge?
Y N N/A

Comments and Suggestions

VI. Session Management


a. Were routine matters (roll-taking, distribution of materials, etc.) handled well?
Y
b. Were all students engaged in class activities/
learning throughout the session?
Y
c. Were students learning w/ energy/enthusiasm? Y
d. Was rule enforcement consistent?
Y
e. Were any discipline problems apparent?
Y
f. If so, were discipline problems addressed quickly,
appropriately, and effectively?
Y
g. Were students' concerns handled skillfully?
Y
VII.
Evaluation of Students' Learning
a. Were evaluation procedures used effectively?
Y
b. Did most or all students achieve the instructional
objectives? (If not, why not?)
Y

N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N

Post observation conference:

Areas of Focus

Strengths

Recommendations for improvement:

Signature of Observer

Signature of Student Teacher

Date

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