K - Classroom Observation Log_FINAL

Attachment K – Classroom Observation Log
Observer Name:________________________________		Date: __________________	Lesson Observed:________________________________
During which subject did you conduct Garden Lessons (Check all that apply)
 Math	 History  Science	 Language Arts	 Other: _____________
Which activities were observed? (Check all that apply)	Please describe the observed activities	What was the students' level of enjoyment	Please respond to the following questions when appropriate:
 In Class Activity: (e.g. - Tracker Tools, Extension Activity, Poster Construction etc.)	Notes:	Enjoyed a lot Enjoyed a little Did not enjoy very much Did not enjoy at all	Describe the degree to which activities seemed to relate to subject matter (ask teacher if necessary):
 Cafeteria Connection: (e.g. - interviews with food service staff, activities in the cafeteria etc.)	Notes:	Enjoyed a lot Enjoyed a little Did not enjoy very much Did not enjoy at all	How receptive was the food service staff?  Very Receptive  Somewhat Receptive  Somewhat Un-Receptive  Very Un-Receptive
 Trying the featured fruit/vegetable	Notes:	Enjoyed a lot Enjoyed a little Did not enjoy very much Did not enjoy at all	How many children tried the featured fruit/vegetable?_______
 Garden Activity: Working in the Garden	Notes:	Enjoyed a lot Enjoyed a little Did not enjoy very much Did not enjoy at all	How many children actively participated in the garden?_______ To what extent were classroom activities discussed while working in the garden:
Attachment K – Classroom Observation Log
Observer Name:________________________________		Date: __________________	Lesson Observed:________________________________
What were the strengths of the observed lesson (what worked? What did the students respond most to? What was the teacher most confident with?)
What were the areas of the observed lesson that are in need of improvement? (What did not work? What did the students respond least to?)
Please describe areas where the teacher made modifications from the original lesson plan and describe its effectiveness:
Were other individuals supporting the teacher during the observation? If so, who, and what support did they provide?
How prepared was the teacher to lead the lesson? (Circle One)
 Very Prepared	 Somewhat Prepared	 Somewhat Unprepared	 Very Unprepared
How long did the class spend on Garden-Based Lessons material? _________________________