COT-Rating-Sheet-Teacher-IV-Applicant (1).pdf

COT RATING SHEET T4

1. CLASSROOM OBSERVATION TOOL
TEACHER IV APPLICANT

RATING SHEET

OBSERVER: _____________________________________________________ DATE: ________________________

TEACHER IV APPLICANT OBSERVED: __________________________________

DIRECTIONS FOR THE OBSERVERS:
1. Rate each item on the checklist according to how well the teacher performed during the classroom
observation. Mark the appropriate column with a (✓) symbol.
2. Each indicator is assessed on an individual basis, regardless of its relationship to other indicators.
3. Ratings from this form will serve as basis in the deliberation of the final rating of Teacher IV
applicant.

Note that the language used in the COT indicators is taken from the Proficient Teacher Career Stage of the PPST. Each indicator has 5 levels. The
rubrics for Teacher II and Teacher III applicants use levels 2 to 6; the rubrics for Teacher IV, Teacher V, Teacher VI, and Teacher VII applicants use
levels 3 to 7; the rubrics for Master Teacher I and Master Teacher II applicants use levels 4 to 8; and the rubrics for Master Teacher III, Master
Teacher IV, and Master Teacher V applicants use levels 5 to 9.

INDICATORS 3 4 5 6 7 NO**
1. Apply knowledge of content within and across curriculum teaching
areas

2. Apply a range of teaching strategies to develop critical and creative
thinking, as well as other higher-order thinking skills

3. Manage learner behavior constructively by applying positive and
non-violent discipline to ensure learning-focused environments

4. * Use differentiated, developmentally appropriate learning
experiences to address learners’ gender, needs, strengths, interests
and experiences

5. Plan, manage and implement developmentally sequenced teaching
and learning processes to meet curriculum requirements and varied
teaching contexts

Important Note: Indicator marked with asterisk (*) may be replaced with any one (1) of the following indicators
that is applicable to the classroom context of the teacher-applicant as indicated, and shall then be rated instead of Indicator (*).
If NONE of the following indicators is applicable, rate the indicator marked with (*).
(Madrasah) Establish a learner-centered culture by using teaching
strategies that respond to their linguistic, cultural, socio-economic and
religious backgrounds

(SNED) Design, adapt and implement teaching strategies that are
responsive to learners with disabilities, giftedness and talents

(Difficult Circumstances) Plan and deliver teaching strategies that are
responsive to the special educational needs of learners in difficult
circumstances, including: geographic isolation; chronic illness;
displacement due to armed conflict; urban resettlement or disasters;
child abuse and child labor practices

(IPEd) Adapt and use culturally appropriate teaching strategies to
address the needs of learners from indigenous groups

OTHER COMMENTS:
**NO stands for ‘Not Observed’ which automatically gets a rating of 3


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Signature over Printed Name of the Observer Signature over Printed Name of the Teacher IV Applicant