Classroom Observation & Feedback Toolkit

CLASSROOM OBSERVATION & FEEDBACK TOOLKIT

Observe learning, not performance.

Rate eight classroom dimensions, record evidence and identify one manageable next step. The score updates instantly.

1. Learning Purpose

Students can reasonably understand what they are learning and why the task matters.

2. Explanation & Modelling

Explanations are accurate, sequenced and supported by useful examples or models.

3. Questioning

Questions reveal student thinking and involve more than the quickest or most confident students.

4. Student Engagement

Students are intellectually engaged, not merely quiet, busy or compliant.

5. Assessment for Learning

The teacher checks understanding and responds when misconceptions or gaps appear.

6. Differentiation & Support

Support and challenge respond to learner need rather than simply assigning different quantities of work.

7. Classroom Routines

Transitions, expectations and routines protect learning time and support independence.

8. Student Evidence

Student work, responses or discussion provide evidence that meaningful learning is taking place.

Live observation score

Complete all eight ratings.
/ 32

Evidence observed

One next step

8–13 · Immediate attention

Several elements are limiting learning and need focused support.

14–19 · Developing

Some effective practice is visible, but inconsistency remains.

20–25 · Secure

Most observed practice is supporting learning reliably.

26–32 · Strong

Teaching is consistently purposeful, responsive and evidence-led.

Use this alongside the Teacher Development Needs Diagnostic and the article on peer observation and formative teacher feedback to connect observation evidence with professional learning.

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