# 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.

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.

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Last updated: 2026-10-24

## Questions

- Question 1: What's your name? (Short Text, required)
- Question 2: What's your work email? (Email, required)
- Question 3: Which teacher did you observe? (Short Text, required)
- Question 4: Which class or subject was it? (Short Text, required)
- Question 5: When was the observation? (Date, required)
- Question 6: Which type of observation was it? (Single Choice, required). Options: Formal; Informal; Peer; Walkthrough
- Question 7: How clear was the lesson plan and objective? (Opinion Scale, required)
- Question 8: How engaged were the students? (Opinion Scale, required)
- Question 9: How well was the classroom managed? (Opinion Scale, required)
- Question 10: How clear were the explanations? (Opinion Scale, required)
- Question 11: How well did the teacher check for understanding? (Opinion Scale, required)
- Question 12: What went well? (Long Text, required)
- Question 13: What could be stronger? (Long Text, optional)
- Question 14: What are the agreed next steps? (Long Text, optional)
- Question 15: When is the follow up meeting? (Date, optional)

## 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

## 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.