NGU College of Education - Domain 1 + Domain 3 Checklist Report

Date of Observation:​ 2/13/2019 Program:​ Music

Student Name:​ Clay Blackwood Term:​ Spring2019
Student Level:​ 2nd Semester Senior/ Student Teacher Evaluator’s Name:​ Charles McIntyre
Student Email: ​Blackwood4633@ngu.edu Evaluator’s Role:​ NGU Supervising Instructor (student
Which Lesson:​ 1 teaching)
Lesson Topic: ​Eight Notes with beginning band Evaluator’s Email:​ phil.mcintyre@ngu.edu
students
Domain 1: Instructional Indicators Checklist
Exemplary (4)- Always: 90%-100% Unsatisfactory- (1)- Rarely: 0-29%
Proficient (3)- Often: 60-89% Not Applicable- N/A
Needs Improvement (2)- Sometimes: 30-59%

Indicator Score Comments

1. Standards and Objectives​: 3 Alignment was connected and mastery was on the proficient
Aligned; Connected to previous learning, and level.
Communicated; Evidence of Mastery of the
Objective.

2. Motivating Students​: 2 Teacher should work to involve all students.

Content is Relevant, Engaging, and Meaningful.

3. Presenting Instructional Content​: 3 Teacher demonstrated and counted rhythms along with
Clear and concise information in a logical sequence; students.
Examples given; Expectations modeled by teacher.

4. Lesson Structure and Pacing​: 3 Lesson was divided into sections, warm-up, lesson, and recap.
Appropriate Beginning, Middle, End;
Efficient transitions and material distribution,
Timely pacing.

5. Activities and Materials​: 3 Teacher used method book

Varied,​ Relevant, Challenging, Support lesson
objectives; Technology is used by teacher and/or
students

6. Questioning​: 2 Questions were on a basic level

Variety of Bloom’s levels that are linked to SLO,
Wait time evident; Teacher generates​ ​High Order
Questions.

7. Academic feedback: 3 Teacher explained the function of 1st and 2nd endings.
Specific, meaningful, frequent​, used for instructional
monitoring and adjusting

8. Guided Practice: 3 Teacher demonstrated the desired rhythm counting system

Enhance learning; Roles assigned; Goals set and and had the students practice.
learning evaluated; Accountability for individuals is
evident

9. Teacher Content Knowledge: 3 Teacher was proficient in rhythm instruction, more attention
Accurate knowledge of material taught; is needed in tone production and pitch accuracy.
Subject-specific strategies utilize​d; Sufficient depth
of content.
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10. Teacher Knowledge of Students: 3 Teacher was knowledgeable of students.

Understands and anticipates needs; ​Differentiates
and makes accommodations in instruction;
incorporates cultural heritage.

11. Thinking/Problem Solving​: ​Provides 3 N/A

opportunities to: generate a variety of
ideas/solutions,
analyze problems and share information
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Domain 3: Environmental Indicators Checklist

Exemplary (4)- Always: 90%-100% Unsatisfactory- (1)- Rarely: 0-29%

Proficient (3)- Often: 60-89% Not Applicable- N/A
Needs Improvement (2)- Sometimes: 30-59%

Indicator Score Comments

Expectations 3 Teacher expectations were on a very basic level with
Teacher sets high and demanding academic these students.
expectations for every student;
Teacher encourages students to learn from mistakes;
Teacher creates learning opportunities where all
students can experience success;
Students take initiative and follow through with their
own work;
Teacher optimizes instructional time.

Managing Student Behavior 3 Most students were on task

Students are well-behaved and on task;
Teacher reinforces rules and expectations for
learning and behavior;
The teacher uses techniques such as positive
feedback, intrinsic motivation, and/or consequences
to maintain appropriate student behavior;
The teacher overlooks inconsequential behavior;
The teacher deals with students who have caused
disruptions rather than the entire class;.
The teacher attends to disruptions quickly, firmly,
fairly, and consistently with no interruption to
instruction.

The Classroom Environment 4 The classroom was very organized

Is organized;
Supplies, equipment, and resources are easily and
readily accessible for all students.

Respectful Culture 4 Respect was evident from the teacher and students in
Teacher-student interactions demonstrate caring and their interactions
respect for one another;
Students are encouraged to exhibit care and respect
for one another.

Overall Average Score: 3.00

Overall Lesson Comments: ​The lesson was focused on a narrow subject and was presented well. I would suggest that the
teacher move off the podium more often and engage in small group and individual instruction.