Video Observation

Notetaking Tool
Observers name: Emily Kelley
Lesson observed: Rocks vs Mineral
Purpose: To provide a framework for reection and collaborative conversations about teaching and learning.
Directions: Read over the guiding questions below. As you view the video, jot down notes about what you see and
hear. Note any examples or evidence to support answers to the questions.
Student Engagement/Classroom Involvement Notes
How are students involved in the lesson?
What is the extent of student involvement?
I liked how right from the beginning, they were being
engaged and asked questions!
I like how you let the students know that they were going
to have to respond to multiple questions and how they
should respond.
Were there opportunities for students to
ask questions? What kinds of questions
were they asking?
How did the teacher help students make connections to
what they were learning?
Yes!! Lot's of opportunities for question and response.
Instead of simply telling students what things are, you had
the students tell you what they are. Awesome!
Describe the interaction in the classroom.
Vick had a great report with the students. The listened and
responded to questions.
Student Learning Notes
What evidence do you see that indicates student
learning?
Was the learning outcome explicitly conveyed to the
students?
Outcome was made clear from the beginning
Students journaling their notes
What evidence did you see that the learning goals
were achieved?
How did the teacher monitor student progress?
They were staying on top of the information
Vick held them accountable for their know;edge
Instruction
What is the teacher doing? (Facilitating, lecturing,
co-learning, etc.)
How was content/concepts presented to students?
Was there adequate explanation of the concepts to
ensure student learning?
Lecturing, but involved students in conversation
What kinds of questions did the teacher ask?
What questions provided opportunities for students
to explain, defend, compare, evaluate?
Did the teacher wait for responses? Probe for
deeper understanding?
Students were able to show whether they agreed or
disagreed with an answer by thumb signals
What tasks are students doing? Did the students have
the opportunity to practice their new knowledge or
skill? Did the practice help support the learning
outcome?
How did the teacher manage the learning
environment? (Procedures, securing attention, time
on task, etc)
Constantly answering questions and engaging
She would ask for their attention when the volume got too
loud and they
Student Engagement/Classroom Involvement Notes
How are students involved in the lesson?
What is the extent of student involvement?
I liked how right from the beginning, they were being
engaged and asked questions!
I like how you let the students know that they were going
to have to respond to multiple questions and how they
should respond.
Were there opportunities for students to
ask questions? What kinds of questions
were they asking?
How did the teacher help students make connections to
what they were learning?
Yes!! Lot's of opportunities for question and response.
Instead of simply telling students what things are, you had
the students tell you what they are. Awesome!
Describe the interaction in the classroom.
Vick had a great report with the students. The listened and
responded to questions.
Student Learning Notes
What evidence do you see that indicates student
learning?
Was the learning outcome explicitly conveyed to the
students?
Outcome was made clear from the beginning
Students journaling their notes
What evidence did you see that the learning goals
were achieved?
How did the teacher monitor student progress?
They were staying on top of the information
Vick held them accountable for their know;edge
Instruction
What is the teacher doing? (Facilitating, lecturing,
co-learning, etc.)
How was content/concepts presented to students?
Was there adequate explanation of the concepts to
ensure student learning?
Lecturing, but involved students in conversation
What kinds of questions did the teacher ask?
What questions provided opportunities for students
to explain, defend, compare, evaluate?
Did the teacher wait for responses? Probe for
deeper understanding?
Students were able to show whether they agreed or
disagreed with an answer by thumb signals
What tasks are students doing? Did the students have
the opportunity to practice their new knowledge or
skill? Did the practice help support the learning
outcome?
How did the teacher manage the learning
environment? (Procedures, securing attention, time
on task, etc)
Constantly answering questions and engaging
She would ask for their attention when the volume got too
loud and they
Feedback
3-2-1
3 Afrmations based on the observations and evidences above
1. You did so great! You even did cross-curricular information in your lesson!
2. They were CONSTANTLY answering questions and being engaged.
3. I liked not only having a thumbs up, but also thumbs down for answering. You also
used other hand symbols to check for understanding.
2 Questions for Consideration
1. Where could you include a turn and talk?
2. How can you use your classroom space better?
1 Recommendation
1. You did so great Vicky! I so enjoyed your lesson. You engaged the students with many
questions but what other ways can you engage the student in teaching besides ask them
questions? Great job!