Role of Principal/Dean of Students:  to observe lesson and give feedback, to be a constant resource for teachers, to provide guidance and encouragement.

Components of a good lesson:  

• Students enter class quietly
• Teacher is at the door or in front of the class greeting students
• Class starts on time
• Students are seated in desks with books and materials ready
• “Big Ideas”/overview of lesson/outline are on the board
• Assignment is on the board to be copied by students
• Attendance is taken silently while students copy assignment (check seating chart)
• Homework is checked and gone over briskly
• Lesson is clear and rapidly paced
• Board or documents projected used as tools for student comprehension
• Teacher answers questions and stays on track
• Instruction consumes entire period
• Brief wrap up/review at end of class
• Teacher dismisses class on time

Miscellaneous factors:

• Teacher rapport with students
• Inviting, informative, appropriate environment (room decorations and organization)
• Classroom management
• Teacher attention to students’ needs
• Content of lesson
• Knowledge of teacher
• Teacher enthusiasm