Department of Teacher Education & Learning Sciences

Elementary Education Program

Pre-Observation Form

Directions: This form is to be completed prior to every lesson that will be observed by the mentor
teacher or university supervisor. It is to be submitted no later than 3 business days prior to the actual
observation along with your lesson plans.

Name: Date:

Danielle DOnofrio November 12th, 2017

1. What is the topic of your lesson?

The topic of my lesson is kindness and acceptance.

2. Why are you teaching this lesson? What is your rationale for teaching it?
My rationale for teaching this lesson is that it relates to the kindergarten standard
of learning to be good citizens.
3. What is your Teaching Behavior Focus? Why did you choose this?
My focus is to use appropriate language when discussing kindness and respect
with the class. I chose this because I want to improve my vocabulary to be age
appropriate.
4. Why did you design your instruction in this lesson the way that you did? Why did
you choose this way of teaching the lesson (e.g., Was the idea from a methods
course? From your mentor teacher? Another source?)
I designed my lesson to be this way because I wanted the students to be
engaged through reading the book, but also take away a lesson that can be
applied both inside and outside of the classroom as well.
5. As you are thinking through this lesson, what do you believe will be the most
challenging part of this lesson for you when you teach it? Why?
I believe the most challenging part of this lesson will be to ensure that the
students are staying on task and focusing on the content of the lesson.
6. How will you know if your learning outcomes for the students are met
successfully?
I will know that this lesson was successful if the class can discuss the books
meaning and establish things that they hope to do to create a kind environment
in their classroom.
7. How will your classroom management support the learning outcomes?
My classroom management will support the learning outcomes by asking
questions about the reading to make sure they stay engaged in the story, as well
as following up with ideas mentioned in the book after we have finished reading
it.
8. List 1-3 areas which you would like for your observer to pay particular attention.
Why do you want your observer to focus on these areas?
Vocabulary and Classroom Management. I want feedback in these two areas
 because I have realized how vital they are to becoming a successful teacher
through this field placement and it is something I want to be very strong in.

9. Is there anything else you would like your observer to know before the
observation?
N/A