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Sample Evidence Forms
Sample Evidence Forms
Observations
Seating
Arrangement
Classroom
Walls/Board
Teacher
Movement
Teacher
Demeanor/Voice
Student
Behavior
Content of
Lesson
Strategies Used
Possible Obstacles
CLASSROOM OBSERVATION
Accreditation: Focus on Learning
Date of observation__________________ Subject areas observed___________
1.
What are students DOING? (Receiving information, applying skills, practicing newly acquired skills, time on task.????)
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2.
3.
4.
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5.
What provisions are being made for STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS OR STRUGGLING STUDENTS?
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Learning Snapshots
Course____________________________
Date__________________
Topic covered________________________________________________
Circle any that apply. Add comments in the space provided.
1.
2.
applying skills
synthesizing/evaluating
task-oriented
other __________________
Activities:
individual work
hands-on learning
worksheets
teacher made tests
short/long-term projects/research
group work
3.
oral/group project
open-ended problem-solving
norm-referenced tests
discussion self/peer assessments
other________________________
Writing
Speaking
Computing
Thinking
Listening
4.
How are the students challenged to think and to communicate their thoughts orally and in writing?
5.
How are students with special needs participating in the classroom activities?
6.
Classroom set-up:
meets the needs of the students/lesson
7.
8.
flexibility is evident
rewarded
encouraged to learn
9.
the future
recognized
10.
11.
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2.
3.
4.
12.
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B.
Amount of Time
On Activity:
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_____Speaking skills
tuned in
C.
__Technology
__Effective communicators
D.
__Quality producers
__Productive members of society
__Self-directed learners
__Complex thinkers
What did you see or observe about student learning in this visit?
and
A.
Comments:______________________________________________________________________
As you observe, what do the students demonstrate?
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Comments: ______________________________________________________________________
Identify the Student Outcomes exhibited by the students during the observation.
_____ Critical Thinkers
_____ Involved Citizens
_____ Quality Producers
_____ Self-Guided Achievers _____ Collaborative Workers _____ Adaptable Problem Solvers
How is the teacher interacting with the students?
_____ individuals
_____ groups
_____ leading discussion
B.
_____ demonstrating
_____ lecturing
Description of Assignment:
Homework
Collaborative Activity
Lab
Test/Quiz
Video
Individual Work
Other
Letter Grade
Other, Explain:
Rubric
Colaborative Workers
Quality Producer
Involved Citizen
What conclusions can you draw from this evidence of student work?
STUDENT OBSERVATION
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Observers Name
Date
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Course
ESLRs
1.
Communications:
2.
Personal Responsibility:
3.
Problem Solving:
4.
Technology:
DESCRIBE STUDENT
BEHAVIOR AS NEEDED:
COMMUNICATION
_____ Listening to the teacher
_____ Speaking
_____ Reading
_____ Questioning
_____ Writing
PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY
_____ Courtesy to each other
_____ On task
_____ On time
PROBLEM SOLVING
_____ Calculating
_____ Analyzing
Questions
_____ Synthesizing
TECHNOLOGY
_____ Locating information
GROUND RULES:
Focus on Learning
Interview Form
Note: This interview form is not a judgment of students or teachers; it is just an informational tool used
to determine what is actually being learned here at the school.
Person filling out form:
Date: _________________
Describe briefly the lesson/activity:
What did you learn from the lesson/activity?
Can something you learned from this activity/lesson be applied to your life or your other classes in the
future? If yes, explain:
Has this lesson/activity improved or reinforced your personal or academic skills? If yes, explain:
Did you have an opportunity today to get help, ask questions, or possibly redo an assignment for
improvement? If so, explain:
Could anything have been done differently to help you understand better through this lesson/activity?
Could you have done something differently, so more learning would take place? Explain.
Other comments?
2.
3.
_____ science
_____ other
_____ other
4.
5.
6.
name something you are very good at (or) name something you know
very well.
7.
11.
12.
Individual work
group presentation
Group work
independent presentation
Hands-on learning
Worksheets
peer assessment
Self-assessment
silent reading
Department_________________________________
Course Title_______________________________
___Productive Individuals
___Culturally Aware/Civic Minded Individuals
Student Profile:
___High Achiever
___Medium Achiever
___Low Achiever
___Female
___Male
___Title 1 Student
___Special Needs Student
___LEP Student
___Gifted Student
Briefly explain HOW the attached evidence relates to the Learner Outcome(s):
Student Support
Topic:______________________________
Briefly explain HOW the attached evidence relates to the Learner Outcome(s) (ESLRs) or other analysis:
Focus on Learning
Department analysis of evidence English Department
Description of Evidence:
Nature of this assignment in the department (type of work, developmental levels, connection with
framework?)
Frequency how often is this type of work being done; how often should it be done; it is being done
with all students (a-level, b-level, LEP, Chpt. 1, AVID, ESL, AP, RSP, migrant, etc.)?