Supervising Teacher Feedback Form Observation # __1__

Lesson Plan and Observation ED 201

Student Name: Haley Williams
Supervising Teacher: Scott Lawrence
Cooperating Teacher: Lori Mitchell

Date: 11/12/14
School: Whittier School
Number of Students: 4

Grade/Subject: Grade 4/Language Arts

The statements below are drawn from the Wisconsin Standards for Teacher Development and Licensure and the Alverno Advanced
Abilities for Education. This feedback is intended to support you as you reflect on this teaching experience and refine your practice for
future lessons.
PLANNING AND PREPARATION
Wisconsin Teaching Standards 1, 7 (Conceptualization, Diagnosis)

Teacher Knowledge, Skills, Dispositions Observed

Evidence (Candidate)

<INPUT TYPE=\You used teaching resources and curriculum materials and made Excellent preparation and planning for this lesson! Your
some evaluations about their usefulness.
learning objectives were very clear and specific with related

assessments! Your resources and learning experiences were

highly engaging, especially in regard to your use of the
You understand the importance of connecting instruction to students
experiences.
Smart Board and teacher created worksheets and diagrams.
You believe that plans must always be open to adjustment and revision based Multiple connections were made to students experiences and
on student needs.
important academic language was developed (signal words).
You made sure your students had real world connections in
<INPUT TYPE=\You value the importance of planning as an integral part of
teaching.
relation to focus learning skill of comparing and contrasting!
<INPUT TYPE=\You selected and created learning experiences that were
I was impressed by the extended learning activities that you
appropriate and relevant to learners.
included at the end of the lesson which were differentiated
according to the level of student understanding! Well done!
<INPUT TYPE=\You engaged students in learning.

____Inadequate

____Emerging

____Proficient

__x__ Distinctive

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CLASSROOM ENVIRONMENT
Wisconsin Teaching Standards 2, 3, 5 (Coordination, Integrative Interaction)

Teacher Knowledge, Skills, Dispositions Observed

Evidence (Candidate and Student)

<INPUT TYPE=\You encouraged discussion, listened and responded to group You created a very motivating and productive environment
interaction.
You elicited samples of student thinking orally and in writing.
<INPUT TYPE=\You respected students as diverse individuals.
<INPUT TYPE=\You were sensitive to community and cultural norms.
<INPUT TYPE=\You recognized opportunities to demonstrate multiple
perspectives.
<INPUT TYPE=\You monitored independent and group work in field settings.

____Inadequate

____Emerging

____Proficient

for learning. Your personal enthusiasm, comfortable manner

and positive reinforcement of student learning encouraged
fruitful discussion and interactions among students. I was
particularly impressed by your ability to generate multiple
perspectives from your students with your probing
questions. This was especially evident in your discussion of
the story. The engaging learning experiences minimized any
off task behaviors by students during the lesson. You
monitored student work in a supportive manner!

__x__ Distinctive

INSTRUCTION
Wisconsin Teaching Standards 4, 6, 7 (Communication, Coordination, Diagnosis, Integrative Interaction)

Teacher Knowledge, Skills, Dispositions Observed

Evidence (Candidate and Student)

A very well paced and fluently delivered lesson! You had a variety
<INPUT TYPE=\You evaluated learning goals and considered alternative
of strategies to enhance student understanding of the learning
strategies and materials to meet student needs.
target (Power point examples, Venn Diagram, supporting
<INPUT TYPE=\You used some teaching and learning strategies to engage
worksheets for organizing student thinking, a teacher-made story,
students in active learning opportunities.
and extended Smart Board Notebook activities). As a result,
<INPUT TYPE=\You presented concepts clearly and accurately.
students were active participants and thinkers through out the
<INPUT TYPE=\You were a thoughtful and responsive listener.
lesson! (second)You effectively made real world connections for
<INPUT TYPE=\You modeled appropriate communication strategies in conveying students through your instruction (Ice cream cone scenario in your
ideas and information and in asking questions.
introduction, supporting pictures of locations from the story, and
the ending activity comparing and contrasting states). Concepts
<INPUT TYPE=\You communicated in ways that demonstrated sensitivity to
cultural and gender differences.
and directions were clearly and accurately presented and your
questions both challenged and promoted student thinking about
<INPUT TYPE=\You connected instruction to students experiences.
the learning objective. You effectively incorporated important
<INPUT TYPE=\You adjusted and revised the lesson plan based on student
academic language into the lesson through numerous references to
needs.
signal words. For future instruction, consider how you can release
more responsibility to the students. Give them more opportunities
to share their ideas rather than providing it for them. (ex., power
point information/examples)
____Inadequate

____Emerging

____Proficient

__x__ Distinctive

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ASSESSMENT
Wisconsin Teaching Standards 8, 9 (Diagnosis, Integrative Interaction)

Teacher Knowledge, Skills, Dispositions Observed

Evidence (Candidate and Student)

Another strong area! You had multiple formal and informal ways to
<INPUT TYPE=\You used some assessment techniques to enhance your
assess student performance. (Student oral responses, Venn
knowledge of
Diagrams, comparing and contrasting sentences, extension
learners and modify your teaching and learning strategies.
activity). You also had clear criteria for assessing performance. As
<INPUT TYPE=\You evaluated the effect of class activities, collecting information
we discussed, a next step would be developing a rubric based on
through observation of classroom interactions and questioning.
that criteria that students could use as well. You provided timely
<INPUT TYPE=\You show a commitment to reflection, assessment, and learning
and specific feedback for students. How would you collect
as an
assessment data for this lesson and use it to guide future
ongoing process.
instruction? You were highly reflective about your instruction and
<INPUT TYPE=\You were willing to give and receive help.
very open to the feedback of others for your own self<INPUT TYPE=\You used classroom observation from the field to reflect on and
improvement! You used such feedback to influence your instruction
revise
for this lesson by encouraging note-taking and use of visual aids
your practice.
with your teaching examples.
____Inadequate

____Emerging

____ Proficient

__x__ Distinctive-

PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Wisconsin Teaching Standard 10 (Communication, Integrative Interaction)

Teacher Knowledge, Skills, Dispositions Observed

<INPUT TYPE=\You related professionally and effectively with the
cooperating teacher
and faculty.
<INPUT TYPE=\You dressed professionally and consistently portrayed a
professional
demeanor.
____Inadequate

____Emerging

____Proficient

Evidence (Candidate and Student)

You have conducted yourself in a highly professional manner
throughout this field experience with both students and
your CT. Your positive attitude and professional demeanor
has allowed you to establish very collaborative relationships
during this field experience!
__x__ Distinctive

Summary Statement and Areas to Concentrate on Improving: A distinctive first lesson, Haley! Your lesson was high in engagement, had
focused objectives for learning and related to student needs and experiences in a very relevant manner. You demonstrated competent skills with
technology and created an impressive array of supporting materials to enhance students understanding! Your learning environment was both
motivating and productive for students! You communicated ideas clearly and promoted multiple perspectives through your probing questions! You
had multiple ways to assess student performance. For future instruction, consider some ideas above for stretching your abilities! Excellent job!
Overall Performance: ____Inadequate
____Emerging
____Proficient
__x__ Distinctive

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