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

Megan Woolard
Student Teacher _______________________________

Bessie Weller Elem.

School ________________________________

R. Monger
Cooperating Teacher ___________________________

2:35. Second Grade

Time/Class/Period _________________________

Science- habitats- weather

Topics__________________________________________________________________________________
Game-habitat -matching pictures, Smartboard, video
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.

-related SOLs included in LP

Comments: -all JMU lesson plan components included

B: PREPARATION FOR INSTRUCTION The student teacher.

Select

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

-B1. Still learning students abilities

-used a Smartboard activity matching pictures to habitats- selected students vol.
-used appropriate example and illustration...often student generated.."ICE AGE"
-excellent video of parts of movies most students had known or seen.

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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:

-began lesson with a review session...students openly shared answers.

-gave positive reinforcement for correct answers and behavior.
-continue giving positive compliments-especially personal reinforcement.

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:

-note- a small class-14 students.

-might use a timer for activities to make sure time is allowed to cover your plans.

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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.

- good energy, enthusiasm and expression leading the lesson.

Comments: -problem with video at first-asked students to share with each other on different
habitats while Miss W checked computer.--always have a back up plan.
Suggestions for Continuing Professional Development: Areas of Strength and Areas for Growth

-good communication skills...directions clear....asked leading questions....lively class discussion

-poised and confident leading lesson.
-classroom mgt. good for lesson- students participated freely- your Beezzzzzz refocus is good. I like you have a particular transition used for attention.
-Miss W teaches from student response...good connection of student responses to concepts/goals.

Megan Woolard

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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)

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