Observation Record – Internship II

Winthrop University – Richard W. Riley College of Education

Internship II Intern: Mentor: Observation date:  Announced
Ms. Ella Rayl Ms. Whiteaker Fri. Jan. 13, 2023 
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Unannounced
Observer: Content/Topic: Lesson Approach:  Co-Teaching
✔ Supervisor
  Mentor  Site-based Language Arts: Long e/short e ✔ Solo Teaching
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ADEPT Domain (competencies below are required to Evaluative Comments (evaluate the This Overall
meet expectations of Internship II) candidate’s performance based upon Observation performance in
the criteria of each ADEPT domain for Internship II thus
the observation period AND the overall far
experience thus far)
1.1 Creates standards-based lessons in accordance with
the requirements of the discipline, including
Ella's mentor teacher stated
learning objectives that are measurable, rigorous, that she was very pleased
and align with the standards with Ella's preparation,
1.2 Designs, selects, or modifies multiple assessments planning and organizaiton. ✔ Satisfactory ✔ Satisfactory
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that are aligned with lesson objectives
Ella has shown initiaitve for
Planning

1.3 Uses data from a variety of formative, diagnostic,

and summative assessments to guide instructional
planning
1.4 plans for safe and appropriate learner use of digital
tools for problem solving, conducting research, and
creative expression
1.5 Plans developmentally appropriate, rigorous, and
differentiated instruction to address diverse
learning needs
2.1 Effectively communicates appropriately challenging
expectations to learners
2.2 Helps learners assume responsibility for their own
learning
2.3 Differentiates instruction to meet the needs of
diverse learners
2.4 Demonstrates a thorough command of the content
taught and appropriately addresses learner
questions and misunderstandings related to the
content
2.5 Implements instruction that encourages learners to
reflect on prior content knowledge, and link new
concepts to familiar concepts and experiences
2.6 Measures student mastery of learning during
instruction by using a variety of formative
Instruction
the spring term. (1/10/23)
Long-term Plans for the  Unsatisfactory  Unsatisfactory
next 10 weeks were
completed and show a
clear understanding of the
standards to be covered.
Class began after the school wide
event. Ms. Rayl focused the students
by using the white board to show and
read a book about the vowel e. Next
the students gathered up front to
dance to the phonics song about e
(beach theme). While doing this, Ella
reinforced vowel rules and hints.
Next students reviewed spelling
words. She called on students to
come up and draw a line from the
word to the matching picture. Ms.
Rayl is always positive and
encouraging. Her enunciation today
✔ Satisfactory
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was outstanding which is essential

assessment strategies with established when teaching phonics. She did a

performance criteria
2.7 Effectively uses summative assessment strategies to
determine mastery of learning and communicates
results to students
2.8 Implements effective questioning strategies
(written and verbal) that align with lesson
objectives and encourage higher order thinking
2.9 Provides specific and timely instructional feedback
to students pertaining to stated outcomes
2.10 Facilitates safe and appropriate learner use of
digital tools for problem solving, conducting
research, and creative expression
2.11 Uses appropriate voice tone, inflection, pacing, and
nonverbal communication to manage instruction
/environment effectively
2.12 Implements strategies that address the needs of
learners from diverse cultural and linguistic
backgrounds
great job of emphasizing the short e
and the long e sound. Ell
demonstrated excellent eye contact  Unsatisfactory  Unsatisfactory
and her non-verbal cues while
teaching were positive. Ms. Rayl also
demonstrated good penmanship as
writing on the board. During
instruction she used the random
name picker, which the pupils
enjoyed. The lesson concluded with
the hunks and chunks video.
Stduents came to the front and
followed along with the video
including motions.

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 3.1 Creates and maintains a safe educational
environment that is conducive to learning
3.2 Maintains a respectful, inclusive environment
through which interactions (teacher/student,
Environment
student/student) acknowledge and celebrate
diverse backgrounds and cultures
3.3 Creates environments that promote positive social
interaction and collaboration in the learning
environment
3.4 Implements proactive classroom management
strategies that promote positive behaviors and
active engagement
Ms. Rayl maintains a safe
educational environment for all
students. Students feel safe to
participate in her class. She ✔ Satisfactory
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promotes positive social interactions
and behaviors. Good emphasis today
when giving positive reinforcement. I
lilked the way you said student
 Unsatisfactory  Unsatisfactory
names with an encouraging tone.
Ella corrected behavior in a calm
manner.

4.1 Collaborates with caregivers and school

professionals to enhance student learning
Ms. Rayl has excellent
4.2 Maintains professional relationships with school written communication
personnel and students skills. The tone of her
4.3 Is a participant in school initiatives and supports writing is always positive.
school-related organizations and activities
4.4 Demonstrates effective verbal communication that Ella plans ahead and
is appropriate for the intended audiences and uses demonstrates
standard English professionalism at all times.
Professionalism

4.5 Demonstrates effective external written ✔ Satisfactory

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communication that is appropriate for the intended
She is prepared,
audiences and uses standard English responsible, uses time
4.6 Adheres to the university and school/district rules, wisely, and shows
Standards of Conduct for South Carolina Educators, initiative. Ella collaborates
and FERPA requirements and acts appropriately  Unsatisfactory  Unsatisfactory
when faced with legal issues of children with the mentor teacher on
4.7 Demonstrates professional responsibility (e.g. a daily basis. Ella is open to
preparedness, responsibility, initiative, time suggestions and uses
management
4.8 Is receptive to and incorporates professional
feedback to modify future
learning and constructive feedback from school and planning and teaching.
university professionals
4.9 Uses self-reflection to evaluate and improve
professional practice
(specific competencies vary by program area)
• Presents content without error in both written
Ms. Rayl presents content ✔ Satisfactory
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and oral format without error. She provides
Content

• Provides meaningful, content-based feedback meaning to the content and

• Teaches for transfer by connecting to prior she addresses student
learning and other content area  Unsatisfactory  Unsatisfactory
• Masters content to accurately address student
questions and
questions and address misconceptions misconceptions.

Specific strengths: Required actions for improvement:

Iniatiative, professional, organized, excellent
emphasis on vowel rules, superb enunciation,
adept at using technology, very good tone and
volume. Very nice discussion of weak. Nice Suggested actions for improvement:
At least once per lesson use: you say they say. EX: On the long e short e board work, read all the
selection of teaching materials. words with the students prior to them coming to the board to select if the word has a short or long
e. OR use chants. Make sure all students have a chance to see and say each word. Then praise
the students for their particiipation.

Teacher candidate initials the statements below:

ER
______ I received an explanation of the feedback from this observation during the post-observation conference.

ER
______ My performance in the experience thus far has been discussed and I understand both my strengths and
required actions for improvement.

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Date of pre-conference (required for announced observations) ___________
1/13/23
Date of post-conference ___________

Candidate signature _______________________________ Observer signature ________________________________

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