Class Observation Rubric

 
Descriptions (40%) Stronger *********Weaker
  • Paper describes in sufficient detail the 5 "W"s of journalism: who, what, when, where, how, and why.
           
  • The classroom environment is described fully.
           
  • The rapport between class and teacher is rendered within the paper.
           
  • The teacher's classroom management strategies are described vividly.
           
  • The student population of the classroom is listed and characterized.
           

Analysis (40%)

Stronger *********Weaker

  • The writer provides a detailed account of the thing or things learned from observing the teacher.
           
  • The writer fully explains the opinions and ideas formed and/or influenced by the classroom observation experience.
           
  • The writer gives his or her opinion on the effectiveness of the teacher's lesson, including sufficient support for forming that opinion.
           

Overall Clarity of the Paper (20%)

Stronger *********Weaker

  • The essay's writer has provided an organizational structure to the essay that aids in its overall meaning.
           
  • The essay flows well.
           
  • The essay's ideas are cohesive.
           
  • The essay has few problems with mechanics, grammar, and surface errors.
           
  • The essay leaves a positive overall impression on the reader.
           

 

 Total

/50