LESSON OBSERVATION (SHORT FORM)

Developed Utilizing CEP Teacher Candidate Quality Standards Rubric

Descriptions include criteria up to proficient for an in-service teacher
Alexa Ekern
Teacher Candidate Name 4/18/23
Date
Mentor Teacher Name
Whitney Hersh

Accomplished
Not Observed

Developing
DEMONSTRATION OF MASTERY OF

Emergent
1.

Proficient
PEDAGOGICAL EXPERTISE IN THE CONTENT
FEEDBACK

(Emergent) Lesson plan is available and reflects appropriate Colorado Choose one:
Academic Standards, relevant instructional objectives, and formative Not Observed The learning objectives
and summative assessment results
Emergent are clear and students
(Developing) Implements lessons that align to district’s plan of Developing
a.
instruction and reflect vertical and horizontal alignment of the grade or know what their end
content area
Proficient
product will be.
(Proficient) Implements and communicates learning objectives and
student outcomes based on standards
(Emergent) Connects lessons to key concepts and themes within other Choose one: While we are looking at
disciplines and/or content areas, supports literacy and mathematical Not Observed
practices in content area(s) all content areas when
Emergent
(Developing) Implements instructional strategies that include literacy, Developing planning, this is not
mathematical practices, and language development across content
b. areas, makes content specific language and reading accessible to Proficient something we were very
students intentional about. There
(Proficient) Makes interdisciplinary connections explicit to students,
strategically integrates literacy skills (reading, writing, listening,
is definite connections
speaking) across content areas, integrates mathematical practices across all content areas.
across content areas
(Emergent) Scaffolds questions, concepts, and skills based on a Choose one:
sequence of learning, uses instructional materials that are accurate Not Observed Lexi does a great job
and appropriate for the lesson being taught, encourages and provides
Emergent explaining expectations
opportunities for students to make connections to prior learning
Developing
(Developing) Implements content-based strategies that align to the
Proficient as well as presenting the
learning objective, multiple models and delivery methods to explain
c.
concepts accurately, questioning techniques to support disciplinary students with quality
inquiry
questions to deepen their
(Proficient) Anticipates student misconceptions related to learning
and addresses those misconceptions during instruction, implements thinking.
challenging tasks and opportunities that encourage students to ask
questions and construct new meaning

Areas of celebration:

Lexi gives great examples and helps guide students to be successful.

Growth areas/next steps:

Allowing students time to think, but this is not easy for most teachers.

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 Accomplished
Not Observed

Developing
SAFE, INCLUSIVE, AND RESPECTFUL

Emergent
2.

Proficient
LEARNING ENVIRONMENT
FEEDBACK

(Emergent) Maintains safety and welfare of students and environment, Choose one:
clear expectations for student behavior, procedures and routines to Not Observed Keeping a quick pace
guide instruction and transitions
Emergent and making those
(Developing) Facilitates student accountability to school and class Developing
a. procedures and routines, consistently reinforces student expectations, transitions smooth is
fosters a caring relationship with each student
Proficient
something that comes
(Proficient) Makes maximum use of time by implementing purposeful
pacing and efficient transitions, reinforcing positive behavior, with practice.
redirecting disruptive or off-task behaviors
(Emergent) Acknowledges the influence of race, ethnicity, gender, Choose one:
religion, socioeconomics and other aspects of culture on student Not Observed
Lexi does a great job
perspectives, creates a classroom environment in which diversity is thinking about each
Emergent
used to further student learning
Developing student and how they will
(Developing) Establishes processes that result in a sense of
Proficient
b.
community among students, effective interactions among students, and do best in each lesson.
incorporates instruction that reflects diverse backgrounds, experiences,
and different points of view
(Proficient) Delivers lessons to ensure students’ backgrounds and
contextual knowledge are considered, capitalizes on diversity as an
asset in the classroom, uses materials and lessons that counteract
stereotypes and acknowledges the contributions of all cultures
(Emergent) Plans for students who have a variety of learning needs and Choose one:
interests, adapts the physical environment to support individual student Not Observed This is evident in the
needs, reviews information from learning plan(s) to support the needs
of students
Emergent writing research lesson.
Developing
(Developing) Implements a variety of inclusion, intervention or
Proficient
Students were given
c. enrichment practices to address unique learning needs and interests
choices about some
(Proficient) Initiates collaboration with colleagues to better understand
and respond to student learning needs, provides opportunities and things and other parts
support for students to self-select tasks that accelerate progress
towards their learning goals, and integrates self-advocacy skills into
were decided by Lexi.
instruction
(Emergent) Establishes a classroom environment that is inviting to Choose one:
families and/or significant adults and respectful relationships with
Lexi was helpful in
Not Observed
students, their families, and/or significant adults Emergent communicating with the
(Developing) Uses a variety of methods to initiate communication with Developing 2nd grade team and
d. families and/or significant adults in the school and community.
Proficient
(Proficient) Coordinates communication between families and/or helping with the weekly
colleagues who provide student services, recognizes obstacles to newsletter.
family and community participation and seeks solutions to overcome
them.

Areas of celebration:

Lexi is very attentive to the need of students and helping them when they struggle.

Growth areas/next steps:

Working on the off task behaviors that can arise. Only allowing talk when it is okay.

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 Accomplished
Not Observed

Developing
PLAN AND DELIVER

Emergent
3.

Proficient
EFFECTIVE INSTRUCTION
FEEDBACK

(Emergent) Plans lessons that reflect the relationship of intellectual, Choose one:
physical, social, and emotional development of students Not Observed Lexi is very student
a.
(Developing) Collaborates with colleagues who have expertise in child Emergent focused and makes her
and adolescent development to improve the quality of instruction Developing
lessons engaging.
(Proficient) Engages students in developmentally appropriate learning Proficient
and creative learning experiences
(Emergent) Determines students’ current skill levels and uses that Choose one: Lexi is good about giving
information to plan instruction, selects assessment strategies aligned Not Observed
to the learning objectives, monitors student learning in relation to the
Emergent
feedback to students, it
objective, shares feedback on student progress with families and/or
significant adults Developing is not a part of all
Proficient lessons, but she is
b. (Developing) Uses assessment results to guide real-time adjustments
to instruction, evaluates and documents student performance based
on multiple measures to set learning goals, provides timely feedback to
getting there.
students that is academically focused, frequent, and high quality
(Proficient) Models how to incorporate feedback to improve learning,
provides students opportunities to revise their work based on feedback
(Emergent) Plans lessons incorporating available technology, assesses Choose one:
available technology to use with instruction Not Observed The use of technology is
(Developing) Uses available technology to facilitate classroom Emergent
instruction, develop students’ knowledge and skills based on lesson
done well from math help
c. Developing
outcomes, models responsible and ethical use of technology and
Proficient to using it for research
applications
(Proficient) Integrates available technology to enhance creativity, use
and writing.
of information, and collaboration
(Emergent) Establishes expectations at a level that challenges students, Choose one: Lexi provides great
plans lessons that incorporate critical thinking and problem-solving skills Not Observed
(Developing) Uses questioning strategies to develop students’ critical Emergent examples of what the
d.
thinking skills and problem-solving skills, uses wait time to encourage Developing students should be
student responses.
Proficient working on.
(Proficient) Models critical thinking and problem-solving skills
(Emergent) Has a clear purpose for student collaboration. Choose one: Lexi has done a great
(Developing) Provides opportunities for students to participate using Not Observed job setting clear
various roles and modes of communication, adjusts team composition Emergent
e.
based on learning objectives and student needs. Developing
expectations about how
(Proficient) Holds students accountable for work product and Proficient to treat others and how
collaboration processes, promotes teamwork and leadership skills
to work well together.
(Emergent) Establishes classroom practices to support effective Choose one:
communication, provides clear directions to guide student learning and Not Observed Working on listening
behavior
Emergent strategies for students.
f. (Developing) Articulates thoughts and ideas clearly and effectively, Developing
uses active listening strategies with students
Proficient
(Proficient) Teaches students, with audience in mind, to articulate
thoughts and ideas clearly and effectively

Areas of celebration:

Lexi does a great job moving around the room and meeting with all of the students.
Growth areas/next steps:

I would always as myself, "How do I know they are getting this?" Where are you stopping to
check for understanding?

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 Accomplished
Not Observed

Developing
Emergent
4. DEMONSTRATE PROFESSIONALISM

Proficient
FEEDBACK

(Emergent) Maintains confidentiality of student records as required by Choose one:

law, confidentiality of student, family, and fellow teacher interactions Not Observed Lexi is a great role model
with colleagues, demonstrates reliable and responsible behavior Emergent for our students and
a. (Developing) Models ethical behavior, interactions are respectful, Developing
consistent, and reasonable presents her self in a
Proficient
(Proficient) Promotes ethical behavior of students as individuals and as professional way.
members of society
(Emergent) Engages in professional learning activities aligned Choose one:
to Colorado Academic Standards, school and district goals, and Not Observed She has done a fabulous
professional goals and growth plan Emergent job with making
b. (Developing) Applies knowledge and skills learned through Developing
professional learning to improve student outcomes
Proficient
adjustments that we talk
(Proficient) Implements performance feedback from supervisor and/or about.
colleagues to improve practice
(Emergent) Maintains a productive and respectful relationship with Choose one:
colleagues Not Observed Lexi is planning with us
(Developing) Adapts to the changing demands of the classroom and Emergent and making sure to act
c. school environment Developing
(Proficient) Collaborates with colleagues to navigate change while Proficient as a member of our
maintaining a focus on student learning, contributes to school team.
improvement planning
(Emergent) Contributes to school committees and teams Choose one:
(Developing) Seeks opportunities to lead, actively participates in school Not Observed She is not afraid to share
decision-making processes, acts as an informal mentor/resource to Emergent her ideas and work as a
colleagues Developing
d.
(Proficient) Increases the capacity of colleagues to identify and use Proficient team!
multiple tools and strategies to improve practice, applies research as a
key component of ongoing learning and development, promotes and
inclusive school culture through family or community outreach

Areas of celebration:

Lexi is professional and a hard worker. She models this for her students and the staff at our
school.

Growth areas/next steps:

I would always suggest to study ahead and have some ideas to bring to the table.

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Overall Observations
What evidence of learning do you see and hear?

Students know what the learning objectives are and what they are expected to be doing.
Lexi is doing a great job with routines and rituals in our class.

Co-teaching feedback?

Also be open to new ideas. Remember to work as a team.

Are students meeting the learning targets regularly? YES NO

At what level?

Students are showing growth under Lexi's teaching.

How do you know?

Test scores and students are engaged and able to join in on the class discussions.

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