ESE 290B Clinical Observation #1

Student Teacher Andrea Espinoza________

Criteria

Exceptional
(5 points)

Acceptable
(3.5 points)

Date _____3/28/16._
Observer ___D. Webber__________________

Unacceptable
(0 points)

Coherence

Comments
Coherence Total Points: ____18.5__ /20

Standard(s) &
Objective(s)

The objective(s) is/are

closely tied to
appropriate standards
and are specific,
measurable and
observable.

The objective(s) is/are tied

to appropriate standards
and are somewhat
specific, measurable and
observable.

The objective(s) is/are not

closely tied to appropriate
standards or are not
specific, measurable and
observable.

Congruency

All of the lesson

components are highly
congruent with the
standard(s) &
objective(s).

Most of the lesson

components are congruent
with the standard(s) &
objective(s).

Few or none of the lesson You did a nice job of pulling the answers out
components are congruent of the students, rather than just give them
with the standard(s) &
the answers, which required that they think.
objective(s).

Sequencing

Breaks down complex

tasks into appropriate
increments and
presents the material
clearly and explicitly in a
logical sequence.

Breaks down complex

tasks and presents the
material in a somewhat
logical sequence.

Does not break down

complex tasks or present
the material clearly in a
logical sequence.

You were able to break down concepts

nicely, quietly and efficiently.

Pacing

The lesson is well paced The lesson is fairly well

and transitions are
paced and employs some
effective.
effective transitions.

The lesson is not well

paced or transitions are
ineffective.

On-one-one help was paced well as it could

be.

Criteria

Exceptional
(5 points)

Acceptable
(3.5 points)

AzMerit review.

Unacceptable
(0 points)

Elements of Effective Instruction

Comments
Elements Total Points: ___17.5_ /25

Anticipatory Set

Creative, engaging, and

highly effective at
focusing the learners
attention and tapping
prior knowledge. It
requires active
participation from
learners and includes a
clear statement of the
learning objective.

Effective at focusing the

learners attention and
tapping prior knowledge. It
requires participation from
learners and includes a
statement of the learning
objective.

Not effective at focusing

Not Observed.
the learners attention and
tapping prior knowledge. It
does not require
participation from learners
or it does not include a
statement of the learning
objective.

Modeling

Teacher clearly and

explicitly models
expected learning
outcomes for the
learners.

Teacher models some

Teacher does not model
expected learning
expected learning
outcomes for the learners. outcomes for the learners.

Andrea helped students reason

their answers. She read the word
problems.
10 is what? $10 is how much each
package costs, What does a stand
for? the actual cost.
When you think of more what do
you think of? Show me your actual

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ESE 290B Clinical Observation #1

Student Teacher Andrea Espinoza________

Date _____3/28/16._
Observer ___D. Webber__________________
thinking. You're on the right track
create an equation that will work for
a and b.

Guided Practice

Clear, concrete,
effective strategies
provide opportunities for
all learners to
demonstrate
understanding with
support from the
teacher.

Effective strategies provide

opportunities for most
learners to demonstrate
understanding with support
from the teacher.

Closure

Concise closure is
provided that requires
active participation from
learners and effectively
reinforces the learning
objective(s).

Closure is provided that

Inadequate or missing
requires some participation closure.
from learners and
reinforces the learning
objective(s).

Okay guys what I wanted you to

get out of this is what might be on
the test. Any questions?...(Mr. A)
Andrea assisted students one-onone.

Independent
Practice

Instructions are
extremely clear and
anticipate difficulties.
Tasks ensure that all
learners possess the
requisite knowledge and
skills to succeed.

Instructions are somewhat

clear and may anticipate
difficulties. Tasks ensure
that most learners possess
the requisite knowledge
and skills to succeed.

Instructions are unclear or

do not anticipate
difficulties. Tasks do not
ensure that learners
possess the requisite
knowledge and skills to
succeed.

Students worked independently and in

groups with guided practice throughout..

Exceptional
(5 points)

Acceptable
(3.5 points)

Unacceptable
(0 points)

Criteria

Ineffective strategies
It was difficult to hear you due to too
provide few opportunities
much talking.
for learners to demonstrate Okay guys, confusing - Mr. Alvarez
understanding with support
clarified with students and Andrea
from the teacher.
worked with small groups at their
pods.

Responsive Instruction
Check for
Understanding

Comments
Responsive Instruction Points: ______
13.5/15

Teacher uses ongoing Teacher uses at least one

and varied strategies to strategy to check for
check for
understanding.
understanding.

Teacher does not check for Moving from student to student and pod to
understanding.
pod, Andrea, checked for understanding,.

Monitor and Adjust Teacher continually and Teacher adjusts instruction Teacher does not adjust
effectively adjusts
as student needs indicate. instruction as student
instruction as student
needs indicate.
needs indicate.

You adjusted how to approach each student

as you worked with them one-on-one.

Differentiation

All students understood, and were

enthusiastic with the ease of your strategy
in learning LCM.

Effectively meets the

needs of all students by
differentiating instruction
to accommodate for
varied abilities and
learning styles.

Attempts to meet the

needs of all students by
differentiating instruction to
accommodate for varied
abilities and learning
styles.

Does not effectively meet

the needs of all students
by differentiating
instruction to
accommodate for varied
abilities and learning
styles.

Classroom Management
Relationships

Demonstrates positive

Management Total Points: ______8.5 /10

Demonstrates somewhat

Does not demonstrate

Great rapport with the students,

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ESE 290B Clinical Observation #1

Student Teacher Andrea Espinoza________

Procedures and
Routines

Date _____3/28/16._
Observer ___D. Webber__________________

and respectful
relationships with all
students.

positive and respectful

relationships with all
students.

positive and respectful

relationships with all
students.

encouraged students throughout the

lesson.

Runs an efficient
classroom; uses
effective classroom
management strategies
to eliminate disruptive
activity and maximizes
instructional time.

Runs a somewhat efficient

classroom; uses classroom
management strategies to
minimize disruptive activity
and makes good use of
instructional time.

Does not run an efficient

classroom; does not use
effective classroom
management strategies to
minimize disruptive
behavior or make good
use of instructional time

I think students would do well with you in a

pull-out situation.

Total Points out of 70:

58= ___83____ %
Additional Comments
Generally speaking, you all looked rested! Mr. Alvarez was smiling,he was patient. He waited for students to quiet down and he praised them for doing
well on the benchmark test. He let them know how smart they are and how well they performed.
Goals for Next Observation
The Student Teachers goals for areas needing improvement on the next clinical observation will be outlined below.
The goals should be focused on areas marked Unacceptable on this clinical observation.
Area(s) marked Unacceptable are: N/A
A summary of the conversation between the Observer and the Student Teacher regarding the deficiency: N/A
Actions the Observer will take to help address deficient area(s) are:N/A
Actions the Student Teacher will take to address deficient area(s) are:NA

Student Teacher Signature ___________________________________________________

Date ________

Observer Signature _Debra Webber____________________________________Date__3/31/16.________

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