What are Classroom Observation Tools (COT)?
Classroom Observation Tools is an essential resource hub for teachers, school administrators, and education stakeholders in the Philippines who are committed to raising the quality of education and improving learning experiences for students. Developed by the Department of Education (DepEd), this collection of tools provides a structured and fair method for evaluating teaching practices. The tools are aligned with national educational standards, promoting consistent improvement across schools and fostering an environment where teachers and students can thrive.
Effective classroom observation is foundational to teacher evaluation, as it provides insights into a teacher’s instructional strengths and areas for development. By focusing on core aspects of teaching — from lesson planning and organization to classroom management and student engagement — the DepEd Classroom Observation Tools ensure that educators receive comprehensive feedback on their practice. Through these tools, observers can assess how well teachers implement lesson plans, maintain a productive classroom atmosphere, and engage students in meaningful learning activities. The tools also look at assessment methods, encouraging teachers to adopt strategies that accurately measure student understanding and growth.
In this section, users will find a variety of observation forms, rubrics, and guidance documents that make it easy to conduct objective and consistent evaluations. These resources provide specific criteria for each aspect of teaching, enabling observers to give balanced, constructive feedback that encourages teachers to refine their practices. For example, the rubrics offer detailed scoring guides that help quantify qualitative aspects of teaching, while the guidance documents assist observers in focusing on key components of instructional quality.
Whether you are a school leader striving to support your teachers, an educator looking to grow professionally, or a stakeholder interested in maintaining high educational standards, the tools in this section equip you to perform thorough and unbiased classroom observations. By integrating these resources into regular evaluation and feedback cycles, schools can continuously elevate teaching quality, which in turn supports students’ academic success and the overall advancement of Philippine education.
What is Results-Based Performance Management System (RPMS)?
The Department of Education (DepEd) confirmed that the integration of the Results-Based Performance Management System (RPMS) with the Philippine Professional Standards for Teachers (PPST) originated from Focus Group Workshops held in March and April 2015 across 17 Philippine regions. During these workshops, participants highlighted the need for teachers to prioritize teaching and suggested a swift alignment between RPMS and PPST.
To address these field-based recommendations, the Philippine National Research Center for Teacher Quality (RCTQ) collaborated with the Bureau of Human Resource and Organizational Development (BHROD), National Educators Academy of the Philippines (NEAP), Teacher’s Education Council (TEC), and the Basic Education Sector Transformation (BEST) program on a two-phase project focused on developing and validating the RPMS Tools. This initiative resulted in the creation of the RPMS Manual for Teachers and School Heads, which aligns with PPST. The manual includes essential tools like Classroom Observation Tools (COT), Self-Assessment Tools (SAT), and performance appraisal forms such as the Individual Performance Commitment and Review Form (IPCRF), Midyear Review Form, and Performance Monitoring and Coaching Form.
The manual offers school heads and raters a comprehensive guide for understanding RPMS tools and navigating various assessment phases within RPMS cycles, supporting teacher performance effectively. It also aids teachers in preparing, organizing, and completing their RPMS documents and introduces annotation practices for deeper self-reflection and continuous improvement.
More than 400 teachers, master teachers, principals, supervisors, and regional directors across all regions contributed to the three-year development and validation of the RPMS Tools and Manual. Additionally, over 10,000 educators, including teachers, principals, supervisors, and agency representatives, were involved in the PPST’s development and validation process.
The RPMS tools include assessment instruments specific to Teacher I-III (Proficient Teachers) and Master Teacher I-IV (Highly Proficient Teachers), detailing responsibilities, Key Result Areas (KRAs), and objectives for performance improvement. They also provide Means of Verification (MOV) to document objective attainment with performance indicators from outstanding to poor.
These RPMS tools prioritize quality over quantity, facilitating teacher effectiveness and professional growth. With these standardized tools, teachers no longer need to create their own IPCRF, allowing them to focus more on teaching and less on administrative tasks.
Classroom Observation Tools (COT)
GRADE 1 COT Classroom Observation Tools
- COT_DLP_ARALING PANLINAN 1 BY TEACHER MYLENE B. FERRER
- COT_DLP_ARALING PANLIPUNAN 1 BY TEACHER ESPERANZA P. LOZANO
- COT_PPT_KONSEPTO NG DISTANSYA AT LOKASYON
GRADE 2 COT Classroom Observation Tools
- COT_DLP_ ENGLISH 2 BY TEACHER JELYN M. HABANA
- COT_DLP_FILIPINO 2 BY TEACHER MYRA ANIMAS
- COT_DLP_MATHEMATICS 2 BY TEACHER MYRA ANIMAS
- COT_DLP_MATHEMATICS 2
- COT_DLP_MTB 2 BY TEACHER JELYN M. HABANA
- COT_PPT_AREA OF RECTANGLE
- COT_PPT_MUSICAL LAYER BY TEACHER CATHERINE C. CALLANTA
GRADE 3 COT Classroom Observation Tools
- COT_DLP_ARALING PANLIPUNAN 3 BY SIR CRISTOPHER A. LASARTE
- COT_DLP_ENGLISH 3 BY SIR REI MARASIGAN
- COT_DLP_FILIPINO 3 BY TEACHER GRACIA AGPASA
- COT_DLP_MATHEMATICS 3 BY TEACHER GRACIA AGPASA
- COT_DLP_MTB 3 BY SIR CRISTOPHER A. LASARTE
- COT_PPT_ARALING PANLIPUNAN 3_PAMUMUHAY SA LAS PINAS (NCR)
- COT_PPT_ENGLISH 3_POSSESSIVE PRONOUN BY SIR REI L. MARASIGAN
- COT_PPT_MATHEMATICS 3 BY TEACHER GHLO
- COT_PPT_MATHEMATICS 3 BY TEACHER GRACIA AGPASA _AREA OF A RECTANGLE
- COT_PPT_MTB 3 BY TEACHER ROSALINDA A. VERTUDAZO
- COT_PPT_SCIENCE 3
GRADE 4 COT Classroom Observation Tools
- COT_DLP_ART 3 BY MASTER TEACHER JENETTE M. ESCUETA
- COT_DLP_ENGLISH 4 BY TEACHER MARGIE V. BOTICARIO #3
- COT_DLP_ENGLISH 4 BY TEACHER MARGIE V. BOTICARIO #4
- COT_DLP_ENGLISH 4 BY TEACHER ROSEMARIE C. HERNANDO
- COT_DLP_EPP 4 BY SIR ARJAY P. DELA CRUZ #2
- COT_DLP_EPP 4 BY SIR ARJAY P. DELA CRUZ #3
- COT_DLP_FILIPINO 4 BY TEACHER RUENA B. JAVIER
- COT_DLP_SCIENCE 4 BY TEACHER FE E. BALLERAS
- COT_PPT_FILIPINO 4_PAGSUNOD SA PANUTO BY TEACHER RUENA B. JAVIER
- COT_PPT_SCIENCE 4_SAFETY PRECAUTIONS BY TEACHER FE BALLERAS
GRADE 5 COT Classroom Observation Tools
- COT_DLP_ENGLISH 5_COMPLEX SENTENCE BY SIR REI MARASIGAN
- COT_DLP_EPP 5 BY SIR CHRISTIAN DAN A. VINLUAN
- COT_DLP_FILIPINO 5 BY SIR FRANCIS M. NAVELA II
- COT_DLP_MAPEH 5 BY TEACHER JELYN V. CHAVEZ
- COT_DLP_MATHEMATICS 5 BY TEACHER FILPA D. ARO
- COT_DLP_SCIENCE 5 BY SIR JOHN CEL P. FAUSTINO
- COT_DLP_SCIENCE 5 BY TEACHER SOLIDAD A. NATIVIDAD
GRADE 6 COT Classroom Observation Tools
- COT_DLP ENGLISH 6_SUMMARIZING INFORMATIONS HEARD BY MASTER TEACHER EVA M. CORVERA
- COT_DLP_ENGLISH 6 BY TEACHER TERESITA B. ARMENDARES
- COT_DLP_EPP 6 BY TEACHER CHERRIE ANN A. DELA CRUZ
- COT_DLP_FILIPINO 6 BY TEACHER ARLET D. ORO
- COT_DLP_MATHEMATICS 6 BY TEACHER FILPA D. ARO
- COT_DLP_MATHEMATICS 6 BY TEACHER LIBERTY B. MONTEAGUDO
- COT_DLP_MATHEMATICS 6 BY TEACHER MA. EDITHA L. OLLAVE
- COT_DLP_SCIENCE 6 BY TEACHER KRISTINE ANN B. DE JESUS
- COT_DLP_SCIENCE 6_EARTH’S ROTATION BY MASTER TEACHER EVA M. CORVERA
- COT_DLP_SCIENE 6 BY TEACHER JOCELYN M. PONCE
- COT_PPT_ENGLISH 6
- COT_PPT_EPP 6 BY TEACHER LORILIE A. AQUIT
- COT_PPT_FILIPINO 6
- COT_PPT_SCIENCE 6_EARTH’S ROTATION BY MASTER TEACHER EVA CORVERA
- COT_PPT_SCIENCE 6_PLANETS
Additional Resources:
- RPMS TOOLS for TEACHER I – III (Proficient Teachers) – MS Excel
- Sample COT Observation Guide and Tool – Ronel Balistoy
- Sample COT for MASTER TEACHER I – IV
