LYNCHBURG COLLEGE

Student Teaching Cooperating Teacher Lesson Observation Report

Spring, 2017
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Students Name: Alyssa Mills School: New London

Grade: 5 Subject: History
Time/Date: 3/6/2017 Observer: Karen Rodriguez

Performance Rating Scale:

5 - Exemplary: Consistently exceeds expectations at an exceptional level for a student teacher on
all indicators.
4 - Highly Proficient: Meets and frequently exceeds expectations for a student teacher on most
indicators.
3 - Proficient: Meets expectations at an acceptable level for a student teacher on most indicators.
2 - Developing: Does not consistently meet expectations at an acceptable level for a student
teacher on several indicators.
1 - Unacceptable: Does not meet expectations for a student teacher on most or all indicators.
1. PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE Rating: 5
Facilitates students use of higher level Feedback and recommendations:
thinking -Miss Mills was very familiar with the
Links present content with past and future information on the first five presidents
learning experiences, other subject areas, -Instruction was designed to meet the needs of all
and the real world learners: visual, auditory,tactile
Demonstrates accurate content knowledge -Lesson was organized to promote higher level
thinking students
Bases instruction on goals that reflect high
-Miss Mills challenges them to go beyond the
expectations and an understanding of the
content discussing the various presidents ideas
subject
about government and their connection with our
Shows and understanding of the various country's development
developmental characteristics of the
students

2. INSTRUCTIONAL PLANNING Rating: 5

Addresses appropriate curriculum Feedback and recommendations:

standards
Uses student learning data to guide
planning
Manages time for pacing, content mastery,
and transitions
Write specific, measurable learning
objectives based on schools curriculum
and student learning needs
Plans for differentiated instruction
-Miss Mills create her lessons based on VA 5th
grade history standards
-Miss Mill's plans demonstrated understanding of
the pacing needed within the lesson;good
transitions
-Lesson objectives were clearly stated; students
were informed prior to lesson of content
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3. INSTRUCTIONAL DELIVERY Rating: 5

Engages and maintains students in active Feedback and recommendations:

learning -Miss Mills' clearly and consistently
 Builds upon students existing knowledge communicated the lesson objective to students
and skills -She made a connection with prior information
Verbally states and reinforces learning learned in class
objectives consistently throughout the -Miss Mills consistently challenged students to
lesson think about the BIG idea with the lesson on the
Uses a variety of instructional strategies Presidents
and resources -Differentiation of students was evident: reduced
assignments, assistance with notetaking
Uses instructional technology to enhance
learning
Displays effective questioning to
encourage higher levels of thinking
Communicates clearly and checks for
understanding
Differentiates instruction to meet students
needs
Assesses student learning relative to
lesson objectives
Provides clear closure to the lesson

5. LEARNING ENVIRONMENT Rating: 5

Arranges the classroom to maximize Feedback and recommendations:

learning/safety -Students were engaged in learning
Establishes clear behavioral expectations -Class actively participated in discussions
and consequences and enforces them -High level of trust and communication with
consistently and fairly students in class
Establishes routines and procedures to -Miss Mills took the time to listen to student
maximize instructional time and minimize comments and give appropriate feedback
disruptions -Students were aware of what to expect-these
expectations were established early in her
Promotes a climate of trust and teamwork
placement
by being fair, caring, respectful and
enthusiastic
Models a respect for cultural differences
and student diversity by displaying
sensitivity and acceptance
Actively listens to students
Positively reinforces appropriate student
behaviors

Note 2-3 specific recommendations for growth that will be evaluated during future observations:
-Miss Mills and I discussed her transition into first grade
-I encouraged her to review the pacing guides and curriculum framework for first grade

Cooperating Teachers Digital Signature: Karen Rodriguez

Student Teachers Digital Signature: Alyssa Mills
(Student Teacher: By typing my name above I verify that I have received and read this
report.)