SETON HILL UNIVERSITY STUDENT TEACHER OBSERVATION FORM

Student: Courtney Lawrence School: Jeannette - McKee

Elementary School

Grade: K Subject: ELA/Math

I...Independent D...Developing B...Basic U...Unsatisfactory N/A...Not Applicable

PLANNING AND PREPARATION I D B U N/A

Displays knowledge of important concepts in the discipline. X

Understands individual students’ levels of development. X

Learning outcomes are both measurable and observable. X

Makes use of a variety of resources, including technology. X

Learning activities follow a coherent/engaging sequence. X

Learning outcomes are clearly and properly assessed. X

NOTES

Courtney’s well-organized lesson plans are comprehensive and thorough. The standards are included
with multiple ways to assess the outcomes.

CLASSROOM ENVIRONMENT I D B U N/A

Establishes and maintains appropriate rapport. X

Demonstrates a commitment to cooperative learning. X

Reinforces classroom routines and procedures. X

Establishes and maintains appropriate behavior. X

Makes effective use of physical space during instruction. X

NOTES

Courtney has good rapport with the students. She is continuing to work on addressing the individual
and group behavioral issues. Courtney does a nice job with planning cooperative learning stations.
This is something the students really enjoy.

INSTRUCTIONAL DELIVERY I D B U N/A

Grabs students’ attention with the anticipatory set. X

Follows the lesson plan with appropriate pacing. X

Communicates expectations for learning and participation. X

Asks questions that reflect high expectations for students. X

Makes appropriate use of wait time. X

Students are highly engaged throughout the lesson. X

Provides timely and effective feedback during instruction. X

Seizes opportunities to build on students’ interests. X

Ends the lesson by returning to the learning outcomes. X

NOTES

Courtney started the lesson with a fun video. This was a great segway into her lesson. The students
were engaged but they did need to be reminded many times about appropriate behavior.
Courtney circulated throughout the classroom during the lesson checking on each group and
providing assistance as needed.

PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES I D B U N/A

Articulates to what extent learning objectives were met. X

Identifies own strengths/weaknesses during instruction. X

Describes next steps in terms of students’ needs. X

Discusses personal growth since previous observation. X

Maintains standards of integrity and confidentiality. X

Seeks out opportunities for professional development. X

NOTES
Courtney continues to do an excellent job with her honest reflections on her areas of strength and the
areas of concern. Courtney participates in the department meetings that are available to her.
Courtney, her supervisor, and mentor teacher all agreed that Courtney has shown growth in the areas
of behavior management and overall confidence in her teaching skills.

Observer: Jacque Johnston Date: 2-25-2020