LESSON OBSERVATION FORM: FOSSIL RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL

CSU Student: _________Kim Insana

Observer: ______Lisa Pitot_______
Date: _10/30/14____ Class/Grade Level Observed: ESS per. 1
Planning

The lesson plan is written and is readily

available.

The lesson plan is well designed and contains all

essential elements (objectives, standards,
materials, procedures, assessment)

The lesson plan show consistent alignment of

objectives, strategies, and assessments with
standards.

The lesson plan reflects meaningful choices of

content.

Organizing and Presenting Instruction

Demonstrates effective communicative skills.

N/
O

Comments

One thing I would add to

21st Century skills is the
need
to
work
collaboratively to complete
lab in a timely fashion.

Teaches in a creative, engaging, and appropriate

manner.

Engages students in thinking and problem X

solving activities.

Presents information with poise and confidence.

Ensures a variety of teaching aids and materials

are included regularly in instruction.

Provides instruction that is appropriate for varied

needs and styles of learners.

Utilizes technology as a teaching tool.

Good job with concept

map to address prior
knowledge. Also concept
map illustrates the cyclic
nature of the scientific
method.

As noted in your lesson

plan, it is good to include
individual work, teacher
led work, and group work
to keep the students
engaged and on task.

Classroom Management/Motivation
Provides specific feedback to students about
behavior.

This is an area we all can

improve on. You may want
to consider how you will
address specific student
behavior Take Giana for
example

Provides consistent support and encouragement

to students.

Sets clear expectations for students.

Provides a classroom that is a safe environment

for learning for all students.

I think you have a knack

for this and the students
respond
to
your
encouragement. + the
feedback provided on
graded work is invaluable
for them to move forward
in their learning.

Assessment
Monitors and provides feedback to students
throughout the lesson.

Good questioning and

asking if students are
understanding

Utilizes, when appropriate, pre- and postassessment to assess student growth &
improvement.

Pre-assessment good use

of the concept map

Utilizes a variety of assessment strategies

throughout instruction and bases assessments on
course goals/objectives and standards.

Symbols: Y = Yes

S = To Some Extent

N = No

N/0 = Not observed