EL Classroom Observation Template for Hawaii DOE

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1	English Learner (EL) Classroom Observation Template for Hawaii DOE
2	Name of Observer:						Classroom Observed:
3	A-B	A. Grade Level(s):					B. Class and/or content being taught:
4	C-D	C. TOTAL number of students in classroom:					D. Number of EL students in classroom:
5	E-F	E-F. Notes on Curriculum, Supports, LIEP
6	H	H. If EL support staff or other adults were present, please indicate # & role(s), if known
7	Please complete the survey based on your observations, and add comments as applicable to support your observations (as applicable):
8	#	Focus Area	Clearly Defined & Evident in Implementation	Observed / Implemented	Limited Implementation	Not Provided or Not Observed	Notes/Evidence
9	#	Focus Area	3	2	1	0	Notes/Evidence
10	1	Content Objectives
11	2	Language objectives
12	3	Classroom and grouping configuration
13	4	Opportunities for language use in the classroom
14	5	Linguistic Supports
15	6	Activation of prior knowledge
16	7	Explicit instruction of key content, academic vocabulary, language forms and conventions, and/or discourse
17	8	Scaffolding
18	9	Formative Assessment
19	10	Feedback
20	11	Cognitive demand and higher order thinking (e.g., application, analysis, interpretation)
21	12	Classroom Physical Environment
22	13	Student Engagement and Learning Environment
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