Wesleyan College

Lab Course Observation Instrument (LCOI)

Name Course Dat6 Observation #

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cooperating Teacher School Gride/Area Evaluator
KEY: N/P= Not Present or applicable 1 = Emerging 2 = Developing 3 = Proficient 4 = Exemplary

2 3 4 Observation Proficiencies TCOI

1) Lesson planning, preparation and organization are evident. I II-3b II-3b
j 2) Materials are organized and distributed efficiently. II-5a; II-5b II-5a; II-5b
3) Various and appropriate resources are utilized II-3b II-3b
f 4) The purpose of the lesson is articulated (communicated to the students). I-2b I-2b
/ 5) Sound knowledge of the content is evident. I-la I-la
6) The lesson is designed to accommodate a variety of student abilities and learning I-1b; II-4b; II-4c I-1b; II-4b; II-4c
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1 7) "Real world" connections are addressed in the lesson. I-lb I-lb _
8) Objectives are measurable and relevant. I-1b I-lb
9) Students are given clear directions and demonstrate a readiness to complete the II-4b II-4b
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10) Assistance is provided to individuals or groups as needed. 00;4 repA ipri I-2b I-2b
11) Adequate feedback and encouragement are provided to the students. II-5c; II-6a; II-6b;II- II-5c; II-6a; II-6b;II-6c
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12) Knowledge of the students' background and performance is used to assist in III-7a; III-7b; III-7c III-7a; III-7b; III-7c
developing activities and assessments.
13) Assessments are aligned to the lesson objectives. III-7a; III-7b; III-7c III-7a; III-7b; III-7c
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14) Candidate closes lesson effectively (eg: Provides students an opportunity to self- III-8a; III-8b; III-8c III-8a; III-8b; III-8c
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15) High academic expectations are communicated to students. II-3a II-3a
16) Students are treated fairly and equitably. II-6a; II-6b; II-6c II-6a; II-6b; II-6c

- 17) The classroom environment is supportive of learning. II-5a; II-5b; II-5a; II-5b;
18) Transitions are effective II-5a; II-5b II-5a; II-5b
19) The candidate speaks and writes standard English clearly, correctly and distinctly. II-3a II-3a
20) Effective classroom management skills are evident. tice (or Cue :sir Crd- II-5a; II-5b; II-5c II-5a; II-5b; II-5c
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tudent' Signature Date Evaluator's Signature ate
/plan of action addressing any area where a '1' was received should be submitted within one week of signing this form.
, .trinot present) is not a "0" score. This should only be used when an area was not included in the observed lesson. REVISION: (12/10/14)