FORMATIVE OBSERVATION OF CLASSROOM TEACHING

PROFILE OF STUDENT TEACHING PERFORMANCE:

A CONTINUUM OF PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Student Teacher _______________________________
School __________________________
Kelly Hughes
JWES
Cooperating Teacher ___________________________
Time/Class/Period ________________
8:40/4th/Science
Mrs. Curry
Topics________________________________________________
Renewable/Non-renwable/Inexhaustible Resources Date __________________
4/16/15
Direct Instruction; Collaborative Learning; Active Learning
Instructional Strategies Used ________________________________________________
A: KNOWLEDGE OF CONTENT The student teacher.
A1. Demonstrates an understanding of appropriate content standards
(SOL/Professional Standards)
A2. Identifies basic principles and concepts of subject matter
A3. Uses examples to support basic principles of content
A4. Links content to students prior experiences and to related subject
areas

B: PREPARATION FOR INSTRUCTION The student teacher.

B1. Is familiar with relevant aspects of students background,
knowledge, experiences, and skills
B2. Plans for the unique characteristics of individual students (i.e.
TAG/GT, ESL, Special Needs, among others)
B3. Formulates clear learning outcomes that are appropriate for
students
B4. Plans appropriate methods to meet the learning outcomes (i.e.
technology, cooperative learning, etc.)
B5. Plans assessments of learning outcomes

C: INSTRUCTIONAL PERFORMANCE The student teacher.

C1.
C2.
C3.
C4.
C5.
C6.
C7.
C8.
C9.

Establishes a safe physical and psychological environment

Creates a climate of fairness and respect
Maintains consistent standards for positive classroom behavior
Makes procedures and outcomes clear to students
Presents content effectively
Models appropriate language usage
Provides appropriate accommodations for diverse learners
Provides opportunities for content application
Checks for understanding using a variety of formal or informal
assessment techniques
C10. Uses instructional time effectively

Kelly's content knowledge was

strong and her explanations
were clear. She included many
relevant examples. She made
a connection to prior
knowledge during a warm-up
reviewing natural and
man-made resources.

Expectations were made clear

and learning outcomes were
appropriate; she included
direct instruction and
collaborative learning during
an active learning activity.
She used to technology to
meet learning outcomes. Her
slide show reinforced
concepts and included active
student participation.

Her instructional
performance,
classroom
management, and time
management were very
strong. She moved
around the room
throughout the period
formatively assessing
students and keeping
them on task. She
continues to grow in
confidence.

D: REFLECTION AND EVALUATION IMPACT ON STUDENT

LEARNING The student teacher.
D1. Provides specific evidence to document student learning
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 (i.e.
cooperating teacher, colleagues, and/or research) to improve
instruction
D4. Indicates strategies to improve instruction

She continues to seek

guidance and
information from her
CT and BC supervisor
and takes constructive
criticism well. She is
accurate in her
self-assessments.

E: PROFESSIONALISM The student teacher.

Kelly's professionalism
continues to be
excellent in every
respect. She does an
outstanding job of
communicating with
me regarding her
schedule, reports due,
and teaching plan.

The student teacher demonstrates personal and professional behaviors

that support student learning and/or the performance of other
professional responsibilities (Use O for observed, N/0 for not observed
and N/A for not applicable.)
O Is responsible and dependable
___
O Shows initiative
___
O Exhibits the ability to make decisions
___
O Demonstrates enthusiasm for teaching
___

O Has compassion for students

___
O Dresses appropriately
___
O Demonstrates professional behavior
___
O Displays mature judgment and self control
___

Suggestions for Continuing Professional Development: Areas of Strength and Areas for Growth

This lesson was a success in every respect. Kelly's instructional performance,

classroom management, time management and lesson plan were all very strong. She
used direct instruction, collaborative learning, and active learning, as well as technology
to meet learning outcomes. She included many opportunities for student participation
and used formative assessment throughout the lesson. Her lesson was engaging and
pedagogically strong, and her materials were professional. She incorporated previously
given feedback by providing more explicit positive reinforcement.
Overall: great job!

_________________________________

Kelly Hughes

_________

Student Teacher

Date

(white copy Supervisor

4/16/15

4.16.15
Karen Santos Rogers __________

_________________________________
College Supervisor or Cooperating Teacher

yellow copy Student Teacher

Date

pink copy Cooperating Teacher)

Updated 9/2009