Teacher Observation Form Template
A free teacher observation form for principals, coaches and peers. Rate planning, engagement and classroom management, and note strengths and next steps.
Customize the pages and design to fit your needs.
About this template
Observers record the class, date and type of visit, rate five areas of teaching on a 1 to 5 scale, and write strengths, areas to grow and next steps. Every observation is saved in one place for follow up.
Common uses
- Principals and school leaders
- Instructional coaches and peer visits
- Preschool and daycare directors
Key features
- Five rated areas of teaching
- Strengths and next steps
- Formal, informal and peer types
What this template asks
What's your name?
Short Text
What's your work email?
Email
Which teacher did you observe?
Short Text
Which class or subject was it?
Short Text
When was the observation?
Date
Which type of observation was it?
Single Choice · Formal, Informal, Peer, Walkthrough
How clear was the lesson plan and objective?
Opinion Scale
How engaged were the students?
Opinion Scale
How well was the classroom managed?
Opinion Scale
How clear were the explanations?
Opinion Scale
How well did the teacher check for understanding?
Opinion Scale
What went well?
Long Text
What could be stronger?
Long Text · Optional
What are the agreed next steps?
Long Text · Optional
When is the follow up meeting?
Date · Optional
How to use this template
Copy it
Select Use template and a copy opens in your workspace as an unpublished draft.
Make it yours
Edit any question or answer, choose a theme, and add your logo.
Share it
Publish, then send the link, show a QR code, or embed the form on your site. Responses arrive in Submissions.
Frequently asked questions
What should a teacher observation form include?
The teacher, class and date, the type of visit, ratings for planning, engagement, management, clarity and checking understanding, plus strengths and next steps.
Can teachers use it for peer observation?
Yes. Pick Peer as the observation type. Many schools share one link so teachers can observe each other and keep notes in one place.
Can I track observations over the year?
Yes. Every observation is saved in your responses, and you can send them to Google Sheets to compare ratings across visits.