ED 215 Observation Form

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ALVERNO COLLEGESUPERVISORS OBSERVATION

OF ED 215 Field Student

Candidate: Sara Ward

Cooperating Teacher: Kasmarick Number of Students: 24Observation # __2__

School: Brookfield East HS Grade: Subject(s): World History

Planning and Preparation(AEA:Conceptualization/Diagnosis WTS1,2,3,4,5,7, DISP: Respect)

Evidence (Candidate)

Plans instruction appropriate to students stages of developmentand learning style.

Plan includes a motivating opening.

Activities and materials are well chosen.

Plan reflects use of an effective reading strategy for the content ofthe class.

Plan encourages student progress and engagement.

Plan includes adaptations for students with specific needs andlearning styles.

Questions are planned in advance.

A meaningful closure concludes planning process.

You planned a lesson that focused on absolutionism. Your objective shouldtell what you want students to know and be able to do as a result of thelesson, not the activities they will engage in. So, for this lesson it should besomething like describe absolutionism with examples. Objectives written thisway also help with assessment. You really cant assess individuals foranalyzing a current event story . That, in fact, sounds like an assessment

itself.The questions you planned are high level and ask students to draw on whatthey know and apply their learning.

____No Evidence __X__Minimal Evidence ____Sufficient Evidence ____Extensive Evidence

Classroom Environment (AEA: Coordination/Integrative Interaction WTS1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, DISP: Respect, Responsibility, Collaboration, Communication)

Evidence (Candidate and Student)

Offers explicit praise to students.

Teachers and students connect to one another by smiling, sharing

and helping. Respects each child as an individual.

Supports students as they work independently and collaboratively.

Manages transitions efficiently.

Effectively uses resources and curriculum materials to develop theideas being taught.

Manages student attention by engaging them productively in learning

experiences.

Cleary communicates expectations and procedures for behavior andassignments.

Students are compliant and seem to enjoy having you lead the class.

You gave an additional direction while they were reading. Be sure to usesome kind of signal, wait a beat, and then tell them what is needed.Otherwise, many kids wont be able to shift out of reading mode to catchwhat youve said.

Establish a time limit in your plan for reading. Give a two minute warning.This shows students your expectations for getting to work and using classtime well.Use your signal again to shift to whole group. This shows respect forstudents and their thinking.

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Assessor: D. Habanek Date: 12.15.11


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School: Brookfield East HS Grade: Subject(s): World History

You tried to get more participation by encouraging more offerings. Find away to keep track of who responds every time you teach.

Be sure to reward each students willingness to participate by some kind ofrecognition.

____No Evidence ____Minimal Evidence _x___Sufficient Evidence ____Extensive Evidence

Instruction (AEA: Communication, Coordination, Diagnosis,Integrative Interaction WTS 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, DISP: Respect, Communication)


Demonstrates knowledge of content throughout delivery.

Presents content in developmentally appropriate ways.

Consistently demonstrates enthusiasm.

Models and supports active listening, discussion and thoughtfulresponses in reading, writing & speaking.

Challenges and supports student thinking by using:o different types of explanations

o various levels of questioning and discussiontechniques-

Blooms Taxonomyo techniques that repeat and/or extend student responses

o a variety of modalities (visual, auditory, kinesthetic)

Focuses student attention on lesson objectives. Actively engages students in meaningful learning and keeps them on

task.

Adapts plans as needed.

Varies role in instructional process (instructor, facilitator, coach,audience) in relation to content, purposes of instruction and needs oflearners.

Is respectful of cultural and gender differences.

Relates learning to students previous learning and/or to studentspersonal experiences.

Your instruction seems easy and natural. You prepare well and arecomfortable when presenting information as well as when leading adiscussion.

You presented an exemplar of the project the students were beingassigned.

____No Evidence ____Minimal Evidence ____Sufficient Evidence ____Extensive Evidence

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Assessment(AEA: Diagnosis/Integrative Interaction WTS 1, 2, 3, 7, 8, 9,DISP: Reflection)


Provides feedback to learners (oral and/or written).

Focuses the students attention on the process of learning ratherthan just getting the correct answer or finishing an activity.

Assessment relates directly to objectives.

Students self assess (oral and/or written).

Assessment was well chosen for lesson content. Uses information from lesson and assessment in planning of future

lessons.

Reflects on own performance in relation to student learning and WIteacher standards.

Participating in discussion is not assessment unless you are keeping track ofwho talks and the quality of the response. Assessment should help youjudge understanding. How can you make decisions based on what a fewstudents said?

____No Evidence __X__Minimal Evidence ____Sufficient Evidence ____Extensive Evidence

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Professional Responsibilities (AEA: Communication/Integrative Interaction WTS 6, 7, 9, 10, DISP: Respect, Responsibility, Reflection, Collaboration,Communication)


Demonstrates professionalism through timely completion of work forClassroom_____ Seminar_____

Demonstrates professionalism through regular attendance, arriving ontime. School_____ Seminar_____

Relates professionally and effectively with students, cooperatingteacher____, staff____, and supervisor____ (including initiatingconversation, and problem solving). (Social Interaction at Level 4)

Completes self assessments, reflecting on planning and implementingof lessons.

Is willing to give and receive help.

Demonstrates Effective Citizenship by attending a school/parent eventand completing an accompanying log.

Actively participates in seminar by offering ideas, sharing materials andsupporting peers. (Social Interaction at Level 4)

Yu look and sound professional. Your materials are great.

____No Evidence ____Minimal Evidence __X__Sufficient Evidence ____Extensive Evidence

Additional Comments:

Well done keep working on assessment and engagement.

Successful Performance: __X__Yes ____No

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ED 215 Observation Form