Student Teaching Formal Observation Form

Student Teacher: Elizabeth Martin Term: Winter 2017-2018

School: Vernfield Elementary Subject Area/Grade: First

Directions: For each formal lesson observed, please use the space provided for narrative feedback as needed.

Domain: Feedback:
I. Planning & Preparation • Plans are complete and include differentiation
• Constructs plans with clear and measureable throughout
instructional objectives
• Constructs plans with coherent instructional design.
• Elizabeth’s plans are original, creative and meet the
Lesson procedures have a clear sequence, aligned with needs of each individual student.
instructional goals and assessments • Appropriate materials are used and are in alignment
• Constructs plans that have a clear assessment(s), which with learning objectives
measures all students’ achievement in meeting the
lesson instructional goals
• Demonstrates originality in preparing and presenting
lessons (creativity)
• Constructs plans include adaptations for special needs
and/or differentiation
• Uses appropriate resources and materials which
enhance the learning
II. Classroom Environment • Management is clear and effective
• Utilizes a system of positive reinforcement and behavior • Positive reinforcement used throughout the lesson
management strategies
• Creates a respectful learning environment • Transitions are strong because of management
• States expectations for learning and behavior clearly strategies
• Creates an appropriate, safe and accessible physical • Students were strategically paired by Elizabeth
space for learning • Elizabeth uses a clock to monitor time
• Responds to student inappropriate behavior in a timely,
appropriate manner
• Elizabeth uses positive reinforcement to keep students
focused and on task.
• Students repeated directions.
• While partners worked Elizabeth moved around to
different groups to check for understanding


• During guided reading Elizabeth uses proximity to

keep student calm and focused.
III. Instructional Delivery
• Shows knowledge of content by using appropriate • During the whole group mini lesson, Elizabeth
pacing, clear communication and explanations
• Uses different levels of questioning and discussion modeled chatting strategy
strategies that engages all students • While Elizabeth modeled the chatting strategies,
• Uses different types of instructional strategies that students showed participation by putting hands on
actively engage the learners throughout the lesson head, etc
• Checks for understanding throughout the lesson and
adjusts lesson to meet needs of student(s)
• Think pair share was used to cognitively engage all
• Uses collaborative and group activities students in practice chatting strategy
• Provides opportunities for independent practice that • After mini lesson students complete independent
challenges students and allows them to apply what they practice on carpet. Elizabeth walked the students
have learned through it
• Encourages and initiates higher order thinking
• Varies voice, inflection, body movement • Students practiced with their partners.
• Uses a variety of learning modalities (visual, auditory, • Students completed graphic organizer while working
etc.) with partner. Write in their own words what they
chatted about while reading
• Reinforced mini lesson chatting strategy with GR
group
IV. Professionalism • Maintains records for all lessons
• Exhibits professionalism in appearance and written and • Uses feedback to improve instruction and planning
spoken language
• Effectively maintains accurate records
• Communicates frequently and effectively with families in
a culturally proficient manner
• Engages in/seeks professional development
opportunities
• Reflects upon and is receptive to feedback
• Uses feedback to modify/adjust instruction
Additional Feedback/Goals for Next Observation:

Exit interview 3.21 at 1:45.

Site Director: Dr. Fritz Signature Date: 3.13.18