Houston Baptist University

Informal Clinical Teacher Observation

University Supervisor: ___Dr. Vickey M. Giles

____ Campus/ISD: San Jacinto Elementary/Deer Park ISD

Clinical Teacher: Ashlynd Kyle__________________

Mentor Teacher: Jennifer Tunstall

Grade/Assignment: ___2nd grade_______________________________________ Date: _9/3/2015______

Observation:

#1

Start/End Time Observation: 7:35 AM-8:20 AM

Total Time: 45 minutes

Start/End Time Conference: 7:00 AM-7:35 AM Total Time: 35 minutes

Look for:

Notes/Comments
Domain 2: Instruction

2.1: Achieving Expectations

Sets academic expectations
S mastery of learning objective
Address mistakes/follows-up
S initiative for learning
S opportunity for learning
initiative
2.2: Cont. Knowledge &
Expertise
Conveys accurate content
Integrates objective w/other
content
Lesson accurately fits
discipline
S opportunity to engage in
HOTs
2.3: Communication
T asks probing questions to
clarify/elaborate
Address
misunderstanding/follow-up
Written/verbal
communication
Two-way communication
2.4: Differentiation
Adapts for all student needs
Reg. monitor
performance/participate.
S disengagement & T response
S opportunity to learn/master

Ashlynd moved among student tables, working with students as needed

without MT direction.

Look for:

Notes/Comments

2.5: Monitors & Adjusts

Uses S input to monitor &
adjust
For S response for engage
and understanding
Adjust to maintain S
engagement

Domain 3: Learning Environment

3.1: Envirn, Routines,
Procedures
Routines, procedures,
transitions clear
S participate w/limited T
direction
Classroom safe, accessible
for learning

Ms. Kyle shows initiative, not waiting for MT to ask her to do something.
She knows the routines and knows all students by name.
While I was still talking with MT at beginning of class, Ms. Kyle went out to
get students and bring them in room again, without MT direction. Ms. Kyle
also gave some reminders to students as they entered room.

3.2: Managing Student

Behavior
Classroom/campus behavior
system
Most S meet expectations
3.3: Classroom Culture
Engages all meaningful
learning
Students are respectful
Students work in groups
respectfully

Goal:
Work on classroom
management

Student Reflection/Plan:
During conference with MT, Ms. Kyle stated she wants to work more on classroom
Management. She wasnt sure if certain children were paying attention or if they
just didnt hear her instructions. MT suggested using audio enhancement. MT will
work with Ms. Kyle on classroom management strategies.
MT stated that Ms. Kyle shows initiative. She has not had to tell her to do things.
She loves having extra person in room. We discussed teaching opportunities for
Ms. Kyle.
Both Ms. Kyle and Ms. Tunstall have a good working relationship. They are both
eager to work together and make this a successful CT experience.