DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION STUDENT TEACHING OBSERVATION REPORT

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STUDENT TEACHER ________________________________________      OBSERVER                                                                                                              

CLASS PERIOD____________________________________________      SCHOOL                                                                                                                    

CLASSROOM TEACHER _____________________________________      GRADE                                                                                                                       

DATE_____________________________________________________      DATE OF NEXT OBSERVATION                                                                      

Assignment check in notebook:     n Lesson Plans    n Record Keeping    n Reflections    n Ideas    n Other:                                                                                                                                            

 

 

PLANNING INSTRUCTION: Plans instruction based on knowledge of subject, students, community, and curriculum                                                                                                     

Unit Topic:                                                                                                                           Lesson Topic:                                                                                                              

                                                                                                YES                                   CONSIDER                                                                                                                                                COMMENTS

• Has clear, appropriately written objectives for instruction                    n n                                                                                                                          

• Instruction is related to objectives and provides for assessment which is linked to objectives     n n     

• Creates instruction that accommodates different learning styles, needs and abilities               n n

• Able to create both short and long-range plans                                  n n

• Creates plans that activate prior knowledge and promote critical thinking                       n n

• Is prepared to teach lesson                                                             n n

• Shows creativity in lesson design and materials                                 n n

 

 

 

 

SUBJECT MATTER: Understands subject matter and makes it meaningful for students     

• Grasps central concepts of discipline                                               n n

• Creates meaningful learning experience                                            n n

 

 

 

 

STUDENT LEARNING: Understands student learning and development and teaches accordingly                                                                               

• Uses developmentally appropriate instruction                                    n n

• Links new ideas to prior knowledge                                                n n

 

 

 

 

DIVERSE LEARNERS: Recognizes student differences in background, experience, ability, & learning style and teaches accordingly                                                                  

• Uses strategies to support students whose first language is not English                         n n

• Allows for different learning styles, abilities, cultures, genders and experiences                   n n

• Fosters respect for individual difference                                            n n

 

 

 

 

INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES: Employs a range of instructional strategies that promote student learning                                                         

• Understands and implements Minnesota Graduation Standards              n n

• Uses variety of materials and media resources                                    n n

• Nurtures critical thinking/problem solving skills                               n n

• Monitors and adjusts strategies in response to learner feedback             n n

• Uses interesting variety of teaching strategies and resources                 n n

• Uses media technology effectively                                                  n n

• Has good transitions                                                                    n n

• Conveys purpose of instruction                                                      n n

• Makes directions and expectations clear                                            n n

• Follows a logical sequence in instruction                                         n n

• Paces lesson well                                                                        n n

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          

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 LEARNING ENVIRONMENT: Structures positive learning environments that promote interaction, engagement, & self motivation                                                                                                                         

                                                                                          YES   CONSIDER           COMMENTS

• Helps students work productively and cooperatively with each other                      n n

• Establishes and maintains positive classroom environment            n n

• Uses a variety of motivational strategies to achieve learning          n n

• Encourages growth of self-control and independence in students                           n n

• Encourages student ownership of classroom activities to foster learning                   n n

• Organizes and manages time, space and activities to promote learning                    n n

• Provides clear and appropriate behavioral expectations                  n n

• Employs variety of strategies to monitor behavior                       n n

• Establishes desirable relationships with all students                     n n

• Analyzes classroom situation perceptively and makes decisions that enhance learning     n n

 

 

 

 

COMMUNICATION: Uses effective communication to foster student learning                                                                 

• Communicates clearly and effectively                                        n n

• Supports and expands learner expression in speaking, writing and other media            n n

• Effectively facilitates discussion                                               n n

 

 

 

 

ASSESSMENT: Uses formal/informal assessment strategies to evaluate student progress and plan future work                                                          

• Uses appropriate assessment to evaluate stated objectives              n n

• Assesses student learning and bases future instruction on that assessed data                n n

• Uses variety of assessment tools                                              n n

• Implements self-assessment activities for student                         n n

 

 

 

REFLECTION & PROFESSIONAL DEV’T: Functions as a reflective practitioner who evaluates choices and makes                                                                                                                                                                                                                          

 decisions / plans for professional development based on reflection                                                                                                                                   

• Uses self-assessment and problem solving strategies to improve teaching                n n

 

 

 

 

COLLABORATION, ETHICS & RELATIONSHIPS: Interacts with families, colleagues, and community to promote student learning                                                                                          

• Works collaboratively with school personnel                              n n

• Is ethical and professional in practice                                         n n

 

 

 

 

SUMMARY                                                                                                                                                                        

• Assumes a leadership role in classroom                                     n n

• Meets expectations of college supervisor                                    n n

• Meets expectations of cooperating teacher                                  n n

 

Strengths:

 

 

 

Target areas for next observation: