Viewing Your Observation Feedback
After a coach or principal observes your classroom, the feedback they recorded is available for you to review in Aprenta. This article walks you through how to find it and what you will see.
Finding Your Observations
Sign into Aprenta
You land on the Home page with the My Observations tab
Look at the My Observations section on the right side of the page
Each entry in the list shows:
Observer -- Who conducted the observation
Form -- The observation form that was used
Observed Date -- When the observation took place
Status -- Open (still in progress) or Closed (complete)
Observations are listed with the most recent at the top.
Opening an Observation
Click on any observation in the list to open a detail panel that slides in from the right side of the screen. At the top you will see:
Form name -- The title of the observation form, displayed as the panel heading
Status -- A badge showing whether the observation is Open or Closed
ID -- The observation's unique identifier
Observed User -- Your name (the person who was observed)
Observed By -- The observer's name
Observed On -- The date and time the observation was conducted
School -- Which school the observation belongs to
Click Show more to expand additional details, including any categories assigned to the observation. Categories are labels your school uses to classify observations -- for example, by subject area, grade level, or class period. Click Show less to collapse this section.
Understanding the Form Feedback
Below the observation header, you see the completed observation form. If the form has multiple sections, section tabs appear at the top so you can navigate between them.
The feedback you see depends on the type of form your school uses. Common element types include:
Rating scales -- Your observer selected a value on a defined scale for specific teaching criteria. You will see which rating was given and what it represents.
Multiple choice -- The observer selected one option from a set of choices for each question.
Multiple selection -- Similar to multiple choice, but the observer could select more than one option.
Text responses -- Written comments and notes the observer added about your teaching, your lesson, or specific moments they noticed.
Counters -- Tallies of specific interactions or behaviors -- for example, how many times students were asked higher-order questions or how many positive reinforcements were given.
Timers -- Duration recordings for activities like transitions, direct instruction, or collaborative work time.
Sliders -- A value selected on a sliding scale.
Likert scales -- Agreement or frequency ratings (such as "Strongly Agree" to "Strongly Disagree").
Yes/No toggles -- Whether a specific practice or element was present.
Static text -- Informational text included in the form for context (not a response from the observer).
The form is displayed in read-only mode -- you can view everything the observer recorded, but you cannot modify it.
Understanding Observation Status
Open -- The observer has started the observation but has not finalized it yet. You can still view what has been recorded so far, but additional notes or ratings may still be added.
Closed -- The observation is complete. All feedback is final.
What to Do with Your Feedback
Observation feedback is one of the most valuable tools for professional growth. Here are some ways to make the most of it:
Look for patterns -- If you have had multiple observations, compare feedback across them. Consistent themes point to real strengths or areas to develop.
Read the written comments -- Text responses often contain the most specific, actionable insights about your teaching practice.
Connect it to your goals -- Use the feedback to set or refine your professional development goals for the semester or year.
Follow up -- If anything in the feedback is unclear or you want to dig deeper, reach out to your observer or administrator to discuss it. A conversation about the observation is often where the most learning happens.
Cannot Find an Observation?
If you know an observation was conducted but do not see it on your Home page:
It may still be Open -- The observer might not have finished recording their notes yet. It should still appear in your list, but check back later if you do not see it right away.
Check your school -- If you belong to multiple schools in Aprenta, use the school switcher at the top of the page to make sure you are viewing the correct one.
Contact your administrator -- If you believe an observation is missing, reach out to your principal or administrator for help.