While a group or class is engaged in a thought-provoking learning activity, a teacher can wander among the students using this form on a clipboard to record observations of more than one student. This way there is no need to flip through multiple copies of the checklist. It’s a good idea to have either the individual checklist or the descriptors under the group form as a handy reference if a definition or description is needed for the terms at the top of the columns. Or, the individual checklist can be copied up-side-down on the back of this (group) form so they appear right-side-up when the bottom of the group observation form is lifted.

The observation should be made by an individual who is familiar with the group of students.

Download the Checklist for Observing Groups or Classes in English or French.