Instructor Evaluation Form
Source of Data: In-Class Observation
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An average rating of 3 is the goal for a satisfactory evaluation.
Not Observed (N/O) does not reduce the average rating.
All instructors are welcome to contact the center director with questions after the results are posted.
Evaluation based on the scale of 1 to 5 for how well the instructor meets the criteria outlined below.
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Instructor demonstrates expert knowledge of English and the subject matter with
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accurate and expansive information beyond the textbook.
Learning objectives as outlined in lesson plans (TRP) are clearly connected to both
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the lesson being taught and the course syllabus. Instructor is using the TRP (which is
open for the entire lesson) to guide instruction.
Class is well organized and sequenced (e.g., warm-up/overview at the beginning of
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the lesson/key point and a logical linkage between learning points and resources).
Instructor uses relevant and sufficient examples that support the concepts being
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presented, including the TRP teaching points along with highlighted applications and
connections to other concepts.
Instructor uses a variety of approaches to address multiple learning styles and
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provides appropriate supervision during practice activities.
Instructor demonstrates a student-centered focus, including use of positive and
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effective error correction, active listening, coaching, and facilitation of discussion.
Instructor encourages student involvement in class, including questions that
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encourage participation, activities that engage students, and methods that check for
student understanding.
Instructor uses resources appropriately to achieve the learning objective in the
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presentation, practice, or production stage (e.g., a variety of audio and/or visual aids
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to enhance presentation, the inlingua course book resources, inlingua Resource
Sheets, etc.).
Instructor demonstrates excellent English proficiency (including clear and
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understandable pronunciation) and teaches in English, the target language.
10. Instructor emphasizes functional learning through spoken communication (i.e., high
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STT and low TTT as well as avoiding lectures, lengthy note-taking, and writing on the
board). Student book is kept closed unless actively using an activity within it.
11. Instructor uses verbal content consistent with the focus of training, including proper
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grammar, word selection, and usage.
12. Instructor manages the classroom effectively and in compliance with school policies
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(e.g., no food in any room, no open drinks near computer equipment, no
smartphones/tablets/electronic devices unless part of the activity, etc.).
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