Collaborating Teacher Observation

Ideas for Pre-Observation, Observation, and Reflection with Intern

Intern:
Daniella Rey
Date of Observation:
4/15/16
Subject:
Reading-Comprehension

Collaborating Teacher:
Mari Garcia
CT Observation Number __________
Large or Small Group:
Whole Group

Step 1: Pre-observation Conference

Review of lesson plan: Discuss and take notes on the following:
What is intended to be learned by students?
o Students are working on independently identifying story
elements in a story. This lesson is part of a formative.
How will intern know if students learned what was intended?
o The students will use a graphic organizer to identify the story
elements after listening to a story.
Does plan look adequate to achieve desired learning? YES
If not, what adjustments need to be made?
o The plans are adequate to achieve the goal of the lesson.
How will intern gain attention of students and keep students engaged
throughout lesson?
o Behavior chart, redirection with clapping or chants, engage them
thru the lesson with pair-share.
Are there any special circumstances to consider?
o Two students on behavior monitoring and two students with ASD.
Other Notes in Regards to Preparing for the Observation:
o This is the last lesson of a unit. Students are working
independently to assess mastery of the retelling standard.

Step 2: Observing the Lesson

Intern behaviors during the lesson (What you saw and heard as intern implemented
the lesson. (Include what strikes you as important to note regarding intern and student
behaviors / actions.)

Related to Classroom
Management
-Begins lesson reviewing
expectations and asking for
attention.
-Engages students by using
movement related to the book
-Gives warnings when an undesired
behavior occurs
-Children work at table, teacher
walks around assisting students

Related to Instruction
- Students identify the goal for the
lesson
-Defines vocabulary by asking for
background knowledge
-Asks children to retell with partners
-Uses different strategies to verify
students understanding of skill
-Uses scales to assess
understanding

Strong Points to Mention:

-Provides clear goals
-Provides opportunity for students to think and process information
-Provides different ways to show understanding
Suggestions:
Step 3: Reflections after the Lesson:

What strengths were noted? (ie: taking ownership of student learning,

analyzing student work or formative data, ideas for improving teaching
and learning)
Good lesson! Extended childrens thinking by guiding their ideas to
achieve the goal. Students were engaged throughout the lesson and required
minimum redirection.

What next steps will be taken by the intern/CT team?

Continue using strategies and helping children own their leaning using
scales and self-reflection strategies