Elementary Education Formal Observation Form

Junior/Senior Intern

Student: Payton Observer: Mrs. Williams-Kearns Grade: 1st

Date: 11/17/17 Time: 9:45 Subject: ELA

1. Classroom Climate/Culture - Student Behavior

YES NO
X Intern communicates and maintains standards for appropriate classroom behavior.
X Intern anticipates and acts on potential classroom disruptions.
X Intern responds to student behaviors appropriately.
Comments: Student intern set clear expectations for students at the beginning of the lesson. Students were given a quick
redirect during lesson if expectations were not being followed.

2. Instruction - Instructional Time

X Intern has materials, supplies, and equipment ready at the start of the lesson or activity.
X Intern gets class started quickly.
X Intern uses available time for learning and keeps students on task.
Comments: Student intern started lesson promptly and had materials readily available.

3. Instruction - Instructional Planning and Presentation

X Intern establishes links with prior learning and experiences.
X Intern arranges learning activities to support standards.
X Intern appropriately uses a variety of teaching styles.
Comments: Lesson supported standard being taught in class. (Story Elements)
Students were reminded to follow agreed upon rules for listening and speaking. Connections were made between both
books shared.

4. Instruction - Instructional Monitoring

X Intern circulates to check performance and monitor progress.
X Intern varies level of questioning.
X Intern ensures that all students have the opportunity to participate.
Comments: Student intern varied level of questioning to meet the needs of all students.

5. Impact on Student Learning - Facilitating Instruction

X Intern establishes clear outcomes for learning.
X Intern communicates learning outcomes to students.
X Intern adjusts lesson based on student responses/ongoing assessment.
X Intern connects learning outcomes to the NCSCOS.
Comments: Intern established clear learning outcomes at the start of the lesson. The lesson met the needs of all students.
The lesson was well written and all students were successful.

6. Evaluation/Assessment - Instructional Feedback

X Intern provides feedback on the correctness or incorrectness of in-class work to encourage student growth.
X Intern affirms correct oral responses appropriately and moves on.
X Intern provides sustaining feedback after an incorrect response by probing, repeating the question, giving a clue,
or allowing more time.
Comments:
Strengths: Areas on which to focus:
The lesson was well planned. However, students
Student intern set clear expectations for students struggled with transition. Thoughts on working through
at the beginning of the lesson. Students were given a quick transitions would be a great area of focus.
redirect during lesson if expectations were not being
followed. Student intern started lesson promptly and had
materials readily available. : Lesson supported standard
being taught in class. (Story Elements)
Students were reminded to follow agreed upon rules for
listening and speaking. Connections were made between
both books shared. Student intern varied level of
questioning to meet the needs of all students. Student
Intern established clear learning outcomes at the start of
the lesson. The lesson met the needs of all students. The
lesson was well written and all students were successful.

Were the learning outcomes for the students met? X YES NO

Did the interns/student teachers classroom management support the learning outcomes?
Yes
Was the Teaching Behavior Focus goal achieved?
Yes
Student Intern Signature:___Payton Doherty___________________________ Date:___11/17/2017________
Mentor Teacher Signature:__Mrs. Williams-Kearns________________________ Date:___11/17/2017_________

University Supervisor Signature:___________________________________ Date:______________