LBS I Program Observation Form Teacher Candidate: Lauren Griffin Lesson: Reading Intervention (2 Students) Supervisor: A.

Pence Date: 04.24.13

Rating Code: S=satisfactory performance; NIA=needs improvement; amount of improved needed is appropriate for point in program; NIU=needs improvement, performance level is not acceptable for point in program; NA=Not applicable to this observation
S NIA NIU NA

Helped students focus on relevant stimuli Teacher candidate had and followed a plan to engage students interest and attention before introducing instruction Teacher candidate ensured students were paying attention before delivering directions or instruction Materials and activities were designed and sequenced to draw students attention to the relevant stimuli Provided frequent opportunities for students to respond Materials and activities were designed and sequenced to provide maximum practice for each student Teacher candidate ensured as many students as possible had opportunities to practice Practice opportunities were designed to match skills targeted in lesson objectives Assessment Had and followed plan to assess student learning that would enable instructional decision-making Teacher candidate used appropriate technique (maintained neutrality, didnt offer error correction or task -related reinforcement) Errorless learning Materials and activities were designed and sequenced to increase correct responding Teacher candidate developed an appropriate plan for providing prompts before student responding Prompts were delivered according to plan (clear, concise, neutral/positive tone) Error correction was delivered appropriately (immediately after error, clear, concise, neutral tone) Positive Learning Environment Teacher candidate minimized undesirable behavior through design and delivery of instruction (interest, pacing, proximity, practice opportunities.

X X X Great job of providing an overview of the lesson today. I liked how you reviewed their reading logs and really praised them for reading at home.

X X X Nice job of keeping the pacing of instruction flowing throughout the lesson. At all times, students were engaged in a learning activity. Your behavior and learning expectations were very clear and concise. Way to go Lauren!

X X Sight word data will be collected once a week for each student. AimsWeb data will be collected on Friday as well.

X X X X Error correction during site word and independent reading activities were given immediately.

X To help with behavior management, how about adding a pictorial cue. This could be used to remind students of the expectations;

Teacher candidate provided positive consequences for positive social behaviors or other skills in addition to those targeted for instruction Transitions between activities and settings were structures and smooth Teacher candidate used students time wisely (filled unanticipated free time with constructive activities) Teacher candidate seemed aware of all activities occurring in the instructional environment and adapted quickly and responsibly as needed (voice volume, instructional delivery, materials) Informal interactions: teacher candidate involved him/herself in positive, age appropriate interactions with students at appropriate times; teacher candidate facilitated respectful interactions between students

and instead of repeating expectation every time you redirect, you would simply point to the picture and get their attention. Nice job of reminding students about the behavior expectations and reward for meeting them! Redirection of students was consistent, frequent, and timely. Lots of specific verbal praise given throughout instructional activities. Student daily behavior charts were utilized, excellent! Expectations were reviewed prior to students receiving incentivesagain, excellent.

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Meaningfulness of Task & Context Teacher candidate demonstrated appropriate level of initiative in planning task and materials Task and materials were designed to engage students interest Task and materials were as natural and relevant to the situation as possible X X X I really love the energy you bring to your teaching style! You make learning engaging and exciting for students you work with. Im so proud of you, you have done an amazing job this semester and your teaching craft continues to blossom.