Palomar College Earth Sciences Department

Classroom Visitation and Discussion Form

Version: April 16, 1998

The Earth Sciences Department has initiated classroom visitation as a method of evaluation for all its adjunct instructors. The purpose of a classroom visitation is to evaluate the adjunct instructor’s teaching ability and techniques. It is also a method to provide feedback and suggestions for the adjunct instructors. As with all evaluation methods, both parties benefit from honest and constructive comments in the evaluation process. Your comments about the evaluation process are encouraged.

I have completed the following process of evaluation with ___________________________ as indicated below: (name of evaluee)

Dates:

_____________________ I have reviewed the instructor’s course outline for the course that I will visit (on file in the Earth Sciences Department Office).
_____________________ I contacted the adjunct instructor to arrange a mutually agreed upon visitation of his/her classroom. Date, time, and location of visitation:

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_____________________ I visited his/her classroom as a visitor to observe the instructor’s teaching ability and techniques. Subject matter being taught:

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 We discussed each of our perceptions of the visitation, our thoughts about the educational philosophy and techniques involved, and any new perspectives gained through this process.
_____________________ Copy of this form made and distributed to evaluee.

Signed (Evaluator)____________________Date:_________

Signed (Evaluee)_____________________ Date:_________

(indicates awareness of report; not necessarily concurrence with this evaluation)

Optional: Other Visitor(s) Present: ___________________________

EVALUATOR’S COMMENTS

EVALUEE’S COMMENTS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

Comments about the instructor’s teaching style might include:

  • Organization and preparation
  • Attitude and rapport
  • Communication skill
  • Knowledge of material
  • Presentation quality
  • Overall technique or ability as a lecturer
  • Creativity
  • Suggestions for improvement
  • Enthusiasm and involvement of students
  • The evaluator’s own learning in the process

Other comments (evaluator or evaluee):