Mount St.

Joseph University Lesson Observation Form School of Education

Collaborative Conference

Candidate Name Emily Sims Subject English Language Arts

Semester/Year S215
Date _3//26/15________

Observer Millie Thompson

Observation #

Date: 3/26/15

Licensure Program: ICE MCE AYA SED ART MUSIC

COURSE #:

MILD/MOD

SCHOOL Rees E. Price

Ohio Standards for the Teaching
Profession (OSTP)
1. Teachers understand student learning and
development and respect the diversity of
the students they teach.

TIEC

Student Initials __________

TMSE

MOD/INT_____ (TMSE ONLY)

SUP initials ___MT______

Mentor T Initials__________

District Cincinnati Public School

Whats Working
1.

The teacher-candidate addressed

student needs based on their IEP
goals She interacted well with the
students throughout the lesson to
enhance their learning.

2.

The teacher-candidate provided a

direct, multisensory instructional
approach to the teaching of eight
sight words. A variety of activities
were provided as practice throughout
the lesson to reinforce the learning of
the words.

2.

Teachers know and understand the content

area for which they have instructional
responsibility.

3.

Teachers understand and use varied

assessments to inform instruction, evaluate
and ensure student learning.

3.

The teacher-candidate assessed each

students performance in their
application and correct use of the
words within sentences.

4.

Teachers plan and deliver effective

instruction that advances the learning of
each individual student.

4.

The teacher-candidate provided

effective instruction through the
creative use of an obstacle course
which gave multiple opportunities for
students to recognize and practice the
spelling of the sight words

5.

Teachers create learning environments

that promote high levels of learning and
achievement for all students.

5.

Students were actively engaged

throughout the lesson. The learning
space (ELA) was well utilized and
designed to encourage student
motivation and interest.

6.

Teachers collaborate and communicate

with students, parents, other educators,
administrators and the community to
support student learning.

6.

The teacher-candidate communicated

well with students, mentor teacher
and supervisor.

Challenges/Concerns
Evaluator Initials
No concerns or ___________
challenges were noted.

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7.

Teachers assume responsibility for

professional growth, performance and
involvement as an individual and as a
member of a learning community.

Communication
1. Proper use of grammar
when speaking
2. Correct written
language/grammar/spelling
Effective Interpersonal
Relations
3. Builds rapport with
students, mentor teacher,
and college supervisor
4. Demonstrates enthusiasm
towards ones work as well
as students and colleagues
work
Dependability

Unsatisfactory

7.

The teacher-candidate demonstrated

knowledge of her students and how
to keep them engaged. The teacher
was open to feedback from
supervisor and mentor teacher.

Satisfactory
X
X

Unsatisfactory

Satisfactory
X
X

9.Professional appearance

10. Acts ethically towards students,

colleagues and parents

Diversity

5. Meets deadlines
X
6. Punctual for meetings and
keeps appointments.

Adaptability
7. Listens to constructive feedback
without being defensive.
8. Demonstrates ability to improve
using feedback from mentor teacher,
supervisor, or colleagues
Responsibility

11. Shows respect for cultural

diversity.
12. Persists in efforts to help all
students learn.

X
X

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