Appendix D

Towson University

Classroom Observation
Intern: Caitlin Carr

School: TJEM
Subject:

Mentor: Laurie Kugler

Date: Tuesday, February 24,

2015
Time: 9:30 10:30
Class whole 20
Grade: K
Size: small 4
Language Arts

Not
Observed

Observed
In Progress

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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X
X
X
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X

Comments:
Lesson was aligned with appropriate standards (MSCCS).

Context for Learning

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

X
X

Comments:

Motivation for Learning

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.

X
X
X

Comments:
Pictures on worksheet are high interest, student centered, age appropriate and content driven. Everything is popping out
Positive re-enforcement displayed throughout the lesson.

Implementing the Lesson

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.

X
X
X
X

NA

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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X
X
X
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X

Instruction makes cross-curricular connections (as appropriate)

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X
X

Instruction integrates the use of technology (as appropriate).

Homework assignment is appropriate.

Comments:
The pre-assessments were clear, short and age appropriate. Your reading was clear, and direct. Suggestion: Maybe your could show them a
picture of cars going through a tunnel and trucks with airplanes.
You asked about the main idea and details before you started reading the story. You also reviewed sight words in the story and what they meant.
Good pre-reading strategy.
Students seemed focused on your words and were attentive.
As you started the booklet you asked the students what they thought the book was about based on the picture. You explained the different
seasons. You reminded them of the objective: to find the main ides of the story.
Suggestion: After each student finished reading, you could re-read and make sure all the students were focused and understood what it said.
You did review after everyone was done! Good.
Suggestion, maybe have the students color each item on each page for detail re-enforcement.
Good graphic organizer to allow students write minimum.

Observed

In Progress

Not
Observed

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.

X
X
X
X
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X

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

Comments:
You assessed student mastery as you went along with the lesson.
Your questioning was direct and to the point.
Good use of the whiteboard!

Summarizing the Lesson

Summary provides connections to past and/or future lessons.
Students demonstrate, reflect and evaluate attainment of the objective.
Comments:
You summarized the lesson asking what the main idea and details of the story were.
You had the student draw the pictures of the details for re-enforcement.

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X

Classroom Management
Student behavior is managed effectively.

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X
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X

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:
You were able to keep the students engaged for 45 minutes.

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.

X
X
X
X
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X

Comments:
Your rapport with the students is nurturing, caring, even tempo and professional. The students were focused and interested throughout the
lesson.