Manhattan College Education Department Formal Observation Teacher Intern Marina Culhane

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1 2 College Supervisor Simon Libfeld

School PS 19 Number of Children 24 Date/Time 11113/13, 9:45 Grade_1_ Curriculum area of lesson Mathematics Topic of Lesson Equal groups and repeated addition State Objective of Lesson SWBAT solve problems involving equal groups by using different problem solving strategies; explain or demonstrate how an answer was obtained Description of lesson (summary) focused mini-lesson, student activities, closure/share (see attached lesson plan)
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Competency I. Were lesson objectives clear to you? 2. Were lesson objectives made clear to the students? 3. Were the objectives at the correct level of difficulty for the students? 4. Did the teacher intern relate new material to students' prior learning experiences? 5. If new knowledge/skills were presented, did the teacher intern model, provide examples andlor provide explanations? 6. Were materials and activities well plarmed? 7. Did the teacher intern provide opportunities for correct practice of new knowledge/skills? 8. Did the teacher intern motivate students and focus their attention throughout the lesson? 9. Were the students given varied means of responding overtly to demonstrate learning (verbal, written, motoric)? 10. Did the intern provide useful feedback to students regarding their performance? 11. Did the teacher intern manage behavior effectively? 12. Were activities arranged in a logical sequence? 13. Were materials appropriate to lesson content and students' needs? 14. Was the teacher positive and enthusiastic in her approach to the material and her students? 15. Was an appropriate closure activity included? Did the lesson have a logical ending or "wrap-up?" 16. Did the intern individualize instruction to meet students' needs?

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Manhattan College Education Department Name Marina Culhane Strengths Marina's mathematics lesson on equal groups for her second graders was comprehensively planned, extensively prepared, and well delivered. Marina successfully engaged her students, and addressed their multiple learning styles, as she used a variety of stimulating materials (Hula hoops, egg carton, water bottles, Each Orange had 8 slices: A Counting Book, colorful problem solving handouts, individual white boards) to lead an exploration of equal groups, repeated addition, skip counting and arrays. Essential questions were posed; key terms reviewed; effective modeling accomplished, and technology (smartboard, document reader) well used. Marina circulated, monitored and facilitated the students' efforts, and designed and incorporated a detailed checklist assessment rubric to evaluate student learning. A final summary closure/share was conducted. Throughout, Marina exhibited excellent rapport with her students and cooperating teacher; used praise well, and her self-reflection was well-written and thoughtfuL Date 11/13/13

Areas needing improvements/suggestions In our post observation conference we discussed: You should have elicited why the 2 boys in separate hoops weren't a group of two. You paced the lesson very well, but don't be afraid of allowing some additional time for students to more fully process the material. Promote critical thinking by regularly asking, "Did anyone solve the problem a different way?" (e.g. as when Thomas offered his solution). Kudos for a thoroughly engaging, enjoyable lesson.

Manhattan College Student Teaching Supervisor

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