LYNCHBURG COLLEGE

Student Teaching Supervisor Lesson Observation Report

Spring, 2016
2
Students Name: Haley Wissinger
Grade: K
Time/Date: 2/10/2016

School: Bedford Primary

Subject: Reading
Observer: Don Toms

Performance Rating Scale:

5 - Exemplary: Consistently exceeds expectations at an exceptional level for a student teacher on all indicators.
4 - Highly Proficient: Meets and frequently exceeds expectations for a student teacher on most indicators.
3 - Proficient: Meets expectations at an acceptable level for a student teacher on most indicators.
2 - Developing: Does not consistently meet expectations at an acceptable level for a student teacher on several indicators.
1 - Unacceptable: Does not meet expectations for a student teacher on most or all indicators.
1. PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE

Facilitates students use of higher level thinking

Links present content with past and future learning
experiences, other subject areas, and the real world
Demonstrates accurate content knowledge
Bases instruction on goals that reflect high expectations and
an understanding of the subject
Shows and understanding of the various developmental
characteristics of the students

2. INSTRUCTIONAL PLANNING

Addresses appropriate curriculum standards

Uses student learning data to guide planning
Manages time for pacing, content mastery, and transitions
Write specific, measurable learning objectives based on
schools curriculum and student learning needs
Plans for differentiated instruction

3. INSTRUCTIONAL DELIVERY

Engages and maintains students in active learning

Builds upon students existing knowledge and skills
Verbally states and reinforces learning objectives consistently
throughout the lesson
Uses a variety of instructional strategies and resources
Uses instructional technology to enhance learning
Displays effective questioning to encourage higher levels of
thinking
Communicates clearly and checks for understanding
Differentiates instruction to meet students needs
Assesses student learning relative to lesson objectives

Rating:

Feedback and recommendations:

Students are encouraged/challenged from the beginning of
class to think and to reason out answers to questions. Ms.
Wissinger is well prepared as far as content is concerned.

Rating:

Feedback and recommendations:

Plans follow the school desired format and are well written
and very detailed. There are no concerns with lesson
planning. Students are constantly involved in learning
activities.

Rating:

Feedback and recommendations:

Students are engaged at all times and on task. There is
review of letters for the students. Students are involved in
a variety of activities and move from one activity to
another quickly.

Provides clear closure to the lesson

5. LEARNING ENVIRONMENT

Arranges the classroom to maximize learning/safety

Establishes clear behavioral expectations and consequences
and enforces them consistently and fairly
Establishes routines and procedures to maximize instructional
time and minimize disruptions
Promotes a climate of trust and teamwork by being fair,
caring, respectful and enthusiastic
Models a respect for cultural differences and student diversity
by displaying sensitivity and acceptance
Actively listens to students
Positively reinforces appropriate student behaviors

Rating:

Feedback and recommendations:

Instructions and behavior guidelines are stressed . Students
know that Ms. Wissinger in interested and cares about
them....there is good rapport between teacher and students.
Today students are involved and seem to be enjoying the
activities. Ms. Wissinger give many positive support
comments to students.

Note 2-3 specific recommendations for growth that will be evaluated during future observations:
Class went well, good flow of instruction, students on task, good movement around the room, good personal contact with students
with special needs (Amy), good classroom management, and excellent/ positive comments from Ms. Musgrove. Continue with the
positive and well prepared instruction.

Supervisors Name: _____________________________

Supervisors Signature: ___________________________ Date: ______________________
Students Name: ________________________________
Students Signature: _____________________________ Date: ______________________