FORMATIVE OBSERVATION OF CLASSROOM TEACHING

PROFILE OF STUDENT TEACHING PERFORMANCE:

A CONTINUUM OF PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Kathleen Leigh
SMS - Stewart Middle School
Student Teacher _______________________________
School __________________________
Regina Dean
L.Arts - 1st Core (8:48-9:37)
Cooperating Teacher ___________________________
Time/Class/Period ________________
Organization of Writing - Transitions
Jan.15, 2015
Topics________________________________________________
Date __________________
Prezi, Movement Activity, Group Work, Individual Work
Instructional Strategies Used ________________________________________________

A: KNOWLEDGE OF CONTENT The student teacher.

A1. Demonstrates an understanding of appropriate content standards
(SOL/Professional Standards)
A2. Identifies basic principles and concepts of subject matter
A3. Uses examples to support basic principles of content
A4. Links content to students prior experiences and to related subject
areas

B: PREPARATION FOR INSTRUCTION The student teacher.

B1. Is familiar with relevant aspects of students background,
knowledge, experiences, and skills
B2. Plans for the unique characteristics of individual students (i.e.
TAG/GT, ESL, Special Needs, among others)
B3. Formulates clear learning outcomes that are appropriate for
students
B4. Plans appropriate methods to meet the learning outcomes (i.e.
technology, cooperative learning, etc.)
B5. Plans assessments of learning outcomes

C: INSTRUCTIONAL PERFORMANCE The student teacher.

C1.
C2.
C3.
C4.
C5.
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C7.
C8.
C9.

Establishes a safe physical and psychological environment

Creates a climate of fairness and respect
Maintains consistent standards for positive classroom behavior
Makes procedures and outcomes clear to students
Presents content effectively
Models appropriate language usage
Provides appropriate accommodations for diverse learners
Provides opportunities for content application
Checks for understanding using a variety of formal or informal
assessment techniques
C10. Uses instructional time effectively

Katleen definitely knows

and understands the
content to be covered. She
was able to link the lesson
to what we had been
discussing the days prior to
her teaching and was able
to relate it to ideas the
students were familiar with
such as a Harry Potter
Kathleen
excerpt. was familiar with
the students' background
knowledge as she had been
helping me co-teach the
previous days. She was
very conscious of students
that might need some extra
assistance and asked my
advice/opinion on how to
best meet their needs. Her
learning outcomes were
clear and appropriate for
the students. She had a
variety
of seemed
activitiesatplanned
Kathleen
ease in
that
allowed
for different
front of the class
and in
learning
styles.
charge. She
was very
patient with some silliness
from several students in
their questions, but kept
things moving. For every
activity, she told them what
was expected and then
would walk around to assist
and to make sure groups
were on task. She was very
aware of the time and kept
the lesson moving in a
timely manner.

D: REFLECTION AND EVALUATION IMPACT ON STUDENT

LEARNING The student teacher.
D1. Provides specific evidence to document student learning
D2. Accurately describes the strengths and weaknesses of his/her
teaching skills in relation to student learning
D3. Seeks and uses information from professional sources (i.e.
cooperating teacher, colleagues, and/or research) to improve
instruction
D4. Indicates strategies to improve instruction

E: PROFESSIONALISM The student teacher.

The student teacher demonstrates personal and professional behaviors
that support student learning and/or the performance of other
professional responsibilities (Use O for observed, N/0 for not observed
and N/A for not applicable.)
O Is responsible and dependable
___
O Shows initiative
___
O Exhibits the ability to make decisions
___
O Demonstrates enthusiasm for teaching
___

O Has compassion for students

___
O Dresses appropriately
___
O Demonstrates professional behavior
___
O Displays mature judgment and self control
___

After the lesson, Katleen

was able to point out some
areas she wanted to
change, and then was able
to do that with the next
several classes. She is
very open to suggestions
from me and tries to
implement an idea I give
her.

I couldn't be more pleased

with Kathleen! She is very
professional in all aspects.
She is dependable and
from day one has shown a
great amount of initiative.
She sees what needs to be
done and does it without
prompting from me. She is
connecting with students
and is often talking with
them about their day, etc...
I have appreciated her
willingness to help me out in
whatever I have asked from
grading papers, to working
with small groups, etc...

Suggestions for Continuing Professional Development: Areas of Strength and Areas for Growth

1. Try not to talk over the students - get their attention, even if it means you have to wait.:) Some
were chatting when directions were given and then weren't clear on instructions.
Overall the lesson was great! Kathleen was very creative in her planning and planned a variety of
activities to keep the students engaged. She kept the lesson moving and covered a lot in a short
amount of time.

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Student Teacher

Date

(white copy Supervisor

Regina Dean

1/15/15

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College Supervisor or Cooperating Teacher

yellow copy Student Teacher

Date

pink copy Cooperating Teacher)

Updated 9/2009