Appendix D

Towson University

Classroom Observation
Intern: Ozo-Onyali, Ogechukwu

Date: February 19, 2015

Time 10:15 11:00
Class whole
Grade: 2
20+
Size: 4

School: Carney Elementary

Subject:languageArts

Mentor: Cheryl Thorne

Observed

Planning
Lesson is aligned with appropriate content standard and indicator.
Lesson is aligned with appropriate InTASC principle.
Lesson objective identifies intended learning.
Lesson objective is worded in student terms.
Formative assessment is directly aligned with the objective.
Instructional materials are attractive and readily available.

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Comments:

ContextforLearning
Students demonstrate adequate prior knowledge to be successful learners.
Grouping techniques are appropriate for intended learning.

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Comments:
Good review of previous material

MotivationforLearning
Connections are made between students experiences and the new learning.
Strategies are used to promote excitement and stimulate thinking.
Positive reinforcement is used when appropriate.

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X

Comments: The students enjoyed the stuffed animal Henry

The students seemed to understand the routine and procedure of working in a small group.

ImplementingtheLesson
An appropriate review/drill/warm-up/motivation is conducted.

Objective is posted, shared with students, discussed and clarified as needed.

Instructional activities are meaningful and relate to the objective.

Instructional activities are appropriately sequenced.
Instructional activities are varied to address different learning styles.
There is a balance between teacher-directed and student-centered learning experiences.
Students are actively engaged during instruction.
Teacher/student modeling sequence is appropriate to intended learning.
Expectations/standards for student work are clearly communicated.
Class begins and ends on time.
Pacing is appropriate and adjusted based on student feedback.
Transitions between activities are efficient and effective.
Levels of questions are varied and support the objective.
Content is accurate.

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Instruction makes cross-curricular connections (as appropriate)

Instruction integrates the use of technology (as appropriate).

Homework assignment is appropriate.

Comments:
The students answered the W,W,W,W,W questions on each page based on the pictures. Pre-reading strategies.
Each of the students were focused and involved in the lesson.
Good use of sequencing activities.
You asked the students to describe vocabulary, habitat and explain it.
You asked leading questions of the students when they answered. You asked the students to refer to the text and showed it on the screen.

Observed

In Progress

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NA

Assessing Student Learning/Differentiation

Student data (as available) is used to inform instructional decisions.
Informal assessment strategies are utilized throughout the lesson.
Instruction is adjusted based on informal assessments of student understanding.
Instructional modifications (interventions/enrichment) are provided and based on needs of
students.
Students practice new learning independently.
Formative assessment is completed during the class period.

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Future instructional planning is based on formative data (Post observation discussion).

Comments:
You had the students seated strategically.
The worksheet was large enough to write their answers.
The students followed along as you modeled the answers for the worksheet.
The students were all focused and engaged on the worksheet.
You checked on each student before you went on to the next event.
Your writing of the worksheet was clear and easy to read.
Before writing the event you made sure the students knew where to find it in the text.
You reviewed vocabulary throughout the lesson Habitat, apatite, shallow and trench.

SummarizingtheLesson
Summary provides connections to past and/or future lessons.
Students demonstrate, reflect and evaluate attainment of the objective.

Comments:
Formative assessment - worksheet / Exit ticket draw or describe a relationship. You had a sentence starter.
You referred back to the objective so that the students had a sense of accomplishment and a feeling of success.
Suggestion for their independent work/exit ticket you may want to have some pictures of the events and have them glue them on their sheets.

ClassroomManagement
Student behavior is managed effectively.

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A positive and supportive atmosphere is maintained.

Classroom routines and procedures are evident.
Appropriate feedback and reinforcement are used consistently.
Instructional space, equipment, and materials are organized.

Comments:
Couger cash is a positive re-enforcer that the students seemed to buy into.
Consistent, calm, even, re-direction of Maki Pay attention please
Good re-direction of Henry the turtle.
Suggestion
Maki seemed to loose focus during the writing of the third event. He may need some tactile resources to keep him on task. Maybe add another
stuffed animal Sara. You could act out some of the events before writing them on the screen.

Professionalism
The intern uses correct English.
The intern demonstrates knowledge of instructional strategies.
The intern appears sensitive to individual needs and differences.
The intern uses AV materials and technology appropriately.
All written materials are clear and legible.
The intern uses a clear voice, which is appropriately adjusted in volume and inflection.
The intern uses non-verbal communication effectively.
Comments:
Rapport and interaction with the students was done in a courteous and professional manner.

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