Date:10/9/14

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OBSERVATION OF CLASSROOM TEACHING
PROFILE OF STUDENT TEACHING PERFORMANCE:
A CONTINUUM OF PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Elizabeth Dudding
Student Teacher _______________________________

Baker Butler Elementary

School ________________________________

Lisa Harman
Cooperating Teacher ___________________________

Grade Two, 8:30 am

Time/Class/Period _________________________

Mathematics - Properties of 2D Shapes

Topics__________________________________________________________________________________
Whole Group
Instructional Strategies Used ________________________________________________________________

A: KNOWLEDGE OF CONTENT The student teacher.

Yes

A1. demonstrates an understanding of appropriate content standards

(SOL/Professional Standards).

Yes

A2. identifies basic principles and concepts of subject matter.

Yes

A3. uses examples to support basic principles of content.

Yes

A4. links content to students prior experiences and to related subject areas.

SOL's clearly identified. Material presented is appropriate to the grade level.

Comments:

B: PREPARATION FOR INSTRUCTION The student teacher.

Yes

B1. is familiar with relevant aspects of students background, knowledge,

experiences, and skills.

Yes

B2. plans for the unique characteristics of individual students (i.e. TAG/GT,
ESL, Special Needs, among others).

Yes

B3. formulates clear learning outcomes that are appropriate for students.

Yes

B4. plans appropriate methods to meet the learning outcomes (i.e. technology,
cooperative learning, etc.).

Yes

B5. plans assessments of learning outcomes.

Comments

Plans are clear and consise.

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C: INSTRUCTIONAL PERFORMANCE The student teacher.

Yes

C1. establishes a safe physical and psychological environment.

Yes

C2. creates a climate of fairness and respect.

Yes

C3. maintains consistent standards for positive classroom behavior.

Yes

C4. makes procedures and outcomes clear to students.

Yes

C5. presents content effectively.

Yes

C6. models appropriate language usage.

Yes

C7. provides appropriate accommodations for diverse learners.

Yes

C8. provides opportunities for content application.

Yes

C9. checks for understanding using a variety of formal or informal assessment

techniques.

Yes

C10. uses instructional time effectively.

Comments:

Students are gathered on carpet. Teacher presents a series of exercises using cards
as representations of 2D shapes. Students work with partners. Sort cards into
different groups by similarity. Teacher circulates monitoring progress and offering
assistance. Math vocabulary. Quick stretch. Demos at front board.

D: REFLECTION AND EVALUATION IMPACT ON STUDENT LEARNING The student teacher

Yes

D1. provides specific evidence to document student learning.

Yes

D2. accurately describes the strengths and weaknesses of his/her teaching

skills in relation to student learning.
D3. seeks and uses information from professional sources

Yes

(i.e. cooperating teacher, colleagues, and/or research) to improve instruction.

Yes

D4. indicates strategies to improve instruction

Comments:

Matter Day, science show, team meetings, first spelling test, Teacher Work Day,
Faculty Meeting, Flat Stanley. Journal is informative and reflective.

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E: PROFESSIONALISM The student teacher.

Yes

E1. is responsible and dependable.

Yes

E2. shows initiative.

Yes

E3. exhibits the ability to make decisions.

Yes

E4. demonstrates enthusiasm for teaching.

Yes

E5. has compassion for students.

Yes

E6. dresses appropriately.

Yes

E . demonstrates professional behavior.

Yes

E . displays mature judgment and self control.

Elizabeth seems comfortable when leading instruction. She continues to treat

Comments: students fairly and with respect. She is fair, firm, and friendly as needed in maintaining
classroom discipline.
Suggestions for Continuing Professional Development: Areas of Strength and Areas for Growth

Elizabeth has shown good growth and development in this placement. I liked the way you changed
up activities today to help maintain their focus and discipline. Also good focus on math vocabulary.

Elizabeth Dudding

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C. Wachenfeld
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Student Teacher
Rev 6/05

Date

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University Supervisor or Cooperating Teacher

(white copy Student Teacher; yellow copy Supervisor; pink copy Cooperating Teacher)

Date