Springfield College Pre-Practicum/Practicum Observation Form

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Candidate Oscar Espistos Grade Observer Bill Whigham Date 11/14/2017
9/10/11/12
I. Well-Structured Lessons (I.A.4)
- Develops well-structured lessons with
challenging, measurable objectives Lesson plan available. Objectives clear. Team organization included. Special
- Uses appropriate student engagement considerations listed including accommodations for IEP students.
strategies that are motivational
- Pacing, sequencing, transitions good Students arrive and begin warm up immediately. TC uses white board to list and
- Uses appropriate materials, equipment, explain objectives. Uses qs to check for understanding from last lesson. Very good
resources and technology voice projection and range. good time management for each game.
- Uses thoughtful grouping strategies
II. Adjustment to Practice (I.B.2)
- Organizes and analyzes informal/formal
assessment results; determines progress Moves very well, observes and makes skill specific feedback. Provides good general
toward intended outcomes and implements
differentiated interventions and feedback and positive comments. Uses questions to check for understanding.
enhancements (extensions) for students Nitroballs is excellent age appropriate lead up to a volleyball unit. Stops class and
(when planning & during lesson)
- Uses results of assessments to make
provides students with feedback about strategies. Good closure, used questions to
adjustments and provide appropriate check for understanding of objectives
corrective/specific feedback
III. Meeting Diverse Needs (II.A.3)
- Uses tiered instruction/scaffolds based on
student needs, interests, levels of readiness
- Uses appropriate strategies for teaching Teams are week balanced by gender and ethnicity.
students with disabilities and ELLs
- Uses strategies/practices that affirm and Iep student is carefully place with students he works well with
demonstrate respect for differences
- Responds appropriately to
misunderstandings based on differences in
backgrounds, languages and identities

IV. Safe Learning Environment (II.B.1)

- Uses rituals and routines that create and
maintain a safe physical and intellectual
environment
- Uses appropriate preventative strategies Safety listed in special considerations and covered in opening presentation. Addresses
and responses to address student behavior inappropriate behavior with positive comments rather than punitive measures.
- Fosters students taking academic risks
- Provides students opportunities to
learn/collaborate with diverse peers
V. High Expectations (II.D.2)
- Models and reinforces ways that students
can master challenging material
- Instruction, materials and assessments Clearly frames the objectives and what is expected for behavior and safety.
adapted to meet students where they are,
challenging all students to grow
Continuously encourages student to work hard throughout the lesson
- Challenges all to put forth strong effort

VI. Reflective Practice (IV.A.1)

- Reflects on the effectiveness of lessons
After the lesson, Oscar sat with his supervisors and reflected on the lesson. He
and interactions with students; improves
discussed what he throught went well and what he needed to change. One aspect we
teaching that results in learning gains
agreed that he needs to do is provide more attententioni and support to his students with
- Uses ideas for improving practice from
IEPs
resources, supervisors, and colleagues

Strengths good voice , good time management, good opening and use of white board. Good presence. Moves very well
and provides good feedback. Good energy and enthusiasm. Very clear instruction. Good closure. Good adjustments to
the lesson and taking advantage of teachable moments. (STOPPED LESSON TO DISCUSS STRATEGIES AND TO
ASK QUESTIONS T 0 CHECK FOR UNDERSTANDING.)

Areas in need of improvement: talk to students after class to recognize their good work and BEHAVIOR. (Xavior) who
are the IEP students

White: Supervisor Yellow: Student Pink: Supervising Practitioner