ISSN: 2782-893X
eISSN: 2799-0664
ISSN: 2782- 893X
— This study investigated teachers’ perceptions of the Classroom Observation Tool (COT) utilization at Sumoroy Agro-Industrial School, Palapag I District, Northern Samar during the 2024-2025 school year. Using a descriptive-correlational research design, 113 teachers from Junior and Senior High Schools participated through total enumeration. Data were collected via a researcher-made survey questionnaire assessing demographics, perceptions of content knowledge and pedagogy, learning environment and diversity, curriculum planning and assessment, and implementation challenges. Results indicated that teachers generally perceived the COT as effective in assessing pedagogy, content knowledge, and learning environment, with curriculum planning and assessment receiving the highest rating (median = 5.00, Excellent). Position/designation significantly influenced perceptions (p < 0.05), while other demographic factors showed no significant correlations. Major challenges included limited resources (66.4%), time constraints (64.6%), and insufficient training (56.6%). These findings suggest the need for enhanced professional development, resource allocation, and tool refinement to maximize COT effectiveness in supporting teacher growth and improving educational quality. Keywords — Classroom Observation Tool, Teacher Perceptions, Pedagogy and Content Knowledge, Curriculum Planning and Assessment, Descriptive-Correlational Research, Professional Development