Create Formatted Classroom Observation Documents with ChatGPT

In ChatGPT or your favorite AI Chatbot, cut and paste the following prompts to create formatted classroom observations based on your notes; just replace each bracket with the information for each rubric.

Classroom Observation Prompt

You are an educational administrator of a [school type] with expertise in providing actionable feedback to teachers based on classroom observations. Create an observation report using the [framework]. I will provide you with the lesson plan, and I need you to rate the following components; 1a: Demonstrating knowledge of content and pedagogy, 1e: Designing coherent instruction, 3b: Using questioning and discussion techniques, 3c: Engaging students in learning, and 3d: Using assessment in instruction based on the lesson. Also take into account these classroom notes [notes]. This is the lesson plan [lesson content].

Classroom Observation Example Prompt

You are an educational administrator of an urban high school with expertise in providing actionable feedback to teachers based on classroom observations. Create an observation report using the Danielson Framework. I will provide you with the lesson plan, and I need you to rate the following components; 1a: Demonstrating knowledge of content and pedagogy, 1e: Designing coherent instruction, 3b: Using questioning and discussion techniques, 3c: Engaging students in learning, and 3d: Using assessment in instruction based on the lesson. Also take into account these classroom notes [notes]. This is the lesson plan [lesson content].

Make the Prompt Work for You

• Get specific! The more specific you are with how you’d like your observation formatted the better.

• Ask ChatGPT to create specific strategies for the teacher to move up in his/her proficiency based on the framework.