ALVERNO COLLEGE

COOPERATING TEACHERS OBSERVATION

OF SPE 614 Field Student

Candidate: Check One: 1st Observation ___ 2nd Observation ___

Supervisor: Date:
Cooperating Teacher: Number of Students:
School: Grade: Subject(s):
Disability Categories Represented: Diverse Student Needs Represented:

Planning and Preparation (AEA: Conceptualization/Diagnosis Evidence (Candidate)

WTS: 1, 7 DISP: Respect, Responsibility - CEC: 1, 4, 5, 9, 10)
Uses teaching resources and curriculum materials that are
appropriate in representing the ideas and concepts.
Plans instruction appropriate to students stages of development and ____Inadequate ____Emerging ___X_Proficient ____Distinctive
learning styles.
Provides opportunities for active engagement, manipulation and
testing of ideas and materials. Cooperating Teacher Comments:
Values flexibility in the teaching process by monitoring and adjusting Melanie always seems prepared for the class, having a variety of
plans and adapting instruction when necessary and appropriate. project for the students. Her projects allows each of her students to
Chooses appropriate teaching strategies, learning experiences, and use their ability and strengthen it. She engages her students
materials to achieve different instructional purposes and to meet student
adequately and appropriately.
needs.
Varies his or her role in the instructional process in relation to the
content and purposes of instruction.
Plans motivational instruction by relating lessons to students
personal interest.
Seeks to find ways to meet the needs of diverse learners.

Classroom Environment (AEA: Coordination/Integrative Interaction

Evidence (Candidate and Student)
WTS: 2, 3, 5 - DISP: Respect, Responsibility CEC: 2, 3, 5)
Shows respect for the diverse talents of all learners.
Is committed to the expression and use of democratic values in the ____Inadequate ____Emerging _X___Proficient ____Distinctive
classroom.
Organizes, allocates, and manages the resources of time, space, Cooperating Teacher Comments:
activities and attention to engage students in productive tasks. Melanie shows her students respect and clearly shows the students
Respects students as individuals with differing personal and family she values their differences. She tries to make her projects
background and various skills, talents and interests. relatable to her students and their interests.

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Planning and Preparation (AEA: Conceptualization/Diagnosis Evidence (Candidate)
WTS: 1, 7 DISP: Respect, Responsibility - CEC: 1, 4, 5, 9, 10)
Evidence Code Definitions:
Inadequate = Unsatisfactory Emerging = Needs Improvement Proficient = Satisfactory Distinctive = Exemplary

Instruction (AEA: Communication, Coordination, Diagnosis,

Integrative Interaction WTS 4, 6, 7 - DISP: Respect, Responsibility, Evidence (Candidate and Student)
Communication CEC: 4, 6, 7, 8, 9)
Encourages discussion.
Elicits samples of student thinking orally and in writing. ____Inadequate ____Emerging ___X_Proficient ____Distinctive
Modifies explanations when necessary to assist students
understanding. Cooperating Teacher Comments:
Organizes, prepares students for, and monitors independent and Melanie uses a lot of nonverbal cues for her students to redirect their
group work. behavior. She tries to modify her explanations when necessary. She also
Recognizes the importance of verbal and nonverbal communication. shows sensitivity to students who are struggling with her project.
Is a thoughtful and responsive listener.
Communicates in ways that demonstrate a sensitivity to cultural and
gender differences.
Models appropriate communication strategies in conveying ideas
and information.

Assessment (AEA: Diagnosis/Integrative Interaction WTS: 8, 9 Evidence (Candidate and Student)

DISP: Collaboration, Communication CEC: 1, 5, 8, 9, 10)
Solicits and uses information about students experiences, learning
behavior, needs and progress from cooperating teachers and the ____Inadequate __X__Emerging ____Proficient ____Distinctive
students themselves.
Evaluates the effect of class activities on both individuals and the Cooperating Teacher Comments:
class as a whole, collecting information through observation of Melanie is always focused on helping her students to be successful in the
classroom interactions, questioning, and analysis of student work. class that she has not always had the time to reflect on the success of her
Uses classroom observation and information about students as project. She should pay more attention to what works and doesnt work
sources for evaluating the outcomes of teaching and as a basis for and apply that knowledge to future classes.
reflecting on and revising practice.

Professional Responsibilities (AEA: Communication/Integrative Evidence (Candidate)

Interaction WTS: 10 DISP: Responsibility, Collaboration,
Communication CEC: 2, 5, 10)
Relates professionally and effectively with the cooperating teacher
and faculty. ____Inadequate ____Emerging _X___Proficient ____Distinctive
Dresses professionally and consistently portrays a professional
demeanor. Cooperating Teacher Comments:
Is enthusiastic about teaching. Melanie is an asset in the classroom and I look forward to working with her in
Seeks out the cooperating teacher to support his/her development the future.
as a learner and a teacher.

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Overall Performance: ____Inadequate ____Emerging ____Proficient ____Distinctive

Summary Statement (Optional):

Melanie should keep asking questions to help her develop the confidence she needs to be successful in the classroom. The students appreciate Melanie and the
staff enjoy working with her, she needs to work on her confidence and not questions her ability.

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