About this template
The Teacher Observation Google Form template is designed to streamline the classroom evaluation process for school administrators, department heads, and peer mentors. By standardizing how observations are recorded, this form ensures that feedback is consistent, objective, and actionable. It covers critical areas such as lesson planning, classroom environment, instructional delivery, and overall teaching effectiveness, allowing evaluators to capture both quantitative ratings and qualitative insights in one place.
Using this digital template eliminates the need for paper-based checklists and manual data entry. Once the form is submitted, the data is automatically organized in a spreadsheet, making it easy to track a teacher's professional growth over time. Whether you are conducting formal annual reviews or informal classroom walkthroughs, this tool provides a clear, professional framework to support faculty development and improve student learning outcomes across your institution.
Key features
- Standardized rating scales for consistent evaluation.
- Categorized sections for planning, instruction, and environment.
- Mobile-friendly design for real-time classroom data entry.
- Automatic data collection in Google Sheets for easy analysis.
- Fully customizable to fit your school's specific rubric.
Use cases
- Formal annual teacher performance reviews.
- Peer-to-peer classroom observation programs.
- New teacher mentorship and onboarding assessments.
- Instructional coaching walkthroughs.
What this form collects
- Teacher Name (Short answer)Enter the full name of the educator being observed.
- Observer Name (Short answer)Enter your name or the name of the evaluator.
- Observation Date (Date)Select the date the observation took place.
- Subject/Grade Level (Short answer)Specify the subject matter or grade level observed.
- Planning and Preparation (Linear scale)Rate the teacher's ability to organize materials and lesson objectives.
- Classroom Environment (Linear scale)Rate the teacher's ability to manage behavior and create a positive learning space.
- Instructional Delivery (Linear scale)Rate the clarity of instruction and student engagement techniques.
- Strengths Observed (Paragraph)List specific teaching strategies or behaviors that were particularly effective.
- Areas for Growth (Paragraph)Identify specific areas where the teacher could improve or try new methods.
- Additional Comments (Paragraph)Provide any further context or suggestions for the teacher.
FAQ
What should be included in a teacher observation?
A strong observation covers lesson preparation, student engagement, instructional clarity, classroom management, and the effectiveness of learning materials.
How often should observations occur?
Frequency varies by institution, but quarterly or semester-based observations are standard for professional development, while walkthroughs can happen more frequently.
Can I customize the rating scales?
Yes, once you copy this template into your Google Drive, you can easily modify the scale labels or add specific criteria relevant to your curriculum.
How do I share the results with the teacher?
You can export the form responses to a PDF or share the linked Google Sheet with the teacher to facilitate a collaborative post-observation discussion.
Get this form in your Google Drive
Save a copy to your Google Drive with one click (uses 1 credit). Or build from a PDF or description in the app.