Every administrator knows the importance of observing instruction in classrooms, but they also face ever-changing demands of their time that often results in less time in the classroom and more time in the office. The 2-Minute Principal Observation Form allows the observer to get into and out of classrooms quickly by focusing on one and only one important aspect of instruction: on-task behavior. The main thing the form is designed to capture is the approximate percent or number of students that are following the teacher's instructions consistently. The observer doesn't need to stay in the classroom the full two minutes, just long enough to determine how many of the students are on task.
For those familiar with the 5-Minute Observation Form, the 2-Minute Form can be used in conjunction with 5-minute or other observations. It can also be used as a screener to identify groups that are struggling, which should be followed by a more in-depth observation to determine the precise problems.
Want to check it out for yourself? Download the 2-Minute Observation Form and instructions from NIFDI and get into classrooms today!