Professional Documents
Culture Documents
Date 3-17-2015
Time 12:25-1:20 PM
Methods
Provides well-designed materials
Employs effective learning activities
(i.e. small group discussion, student-led activities)
Employs multimedia technology
Delivers well-planned lecture
Exhibits professional behavior
Comments:
Excellent use of a modified, Socratic Discussion method of teaching with supporting technology
Teacher-Student Interaction
Solicits student input
Involves a variety of students
through discussion
Demonstrates awareness of individual
student learning needs
Maintains student attention and focus
Asks questions to monitor student progress
Shows enthusiasm for subject matter and teaching
Comments:
Coaches students to respond, clarifies concepts, praises students contributions, uses eye contact to
engage students
Students feel free to ask questions; students are immediately acknowledged by the instructor
Students are engaged and respectful of each other and the instructor
Close Reading Exercises based on primary sources reinforce the myriad causes of the Cold War
Class Structure
Reviews previous days course content
Gives overview of days course content
Summarizes course content covered
Directs student preparation for next class
Uses class time effectively
Comments:
Effectively utilized entire class time employing a variety of pedagogical tools
Content
Demonstrates knowledge of content area
Demonstrates good organizational skills
Explains concepts clearly
Relates concepts to students experience
and/or uses real world examples
Selects learning experiences
(appropriate to level of learning)
Comments:
Demonstrates mastery of the subject matter and conveys high expectations for student preparation and
participation
Online
Organizes course clearly
Provides clear expectations for students
Defines objectives clearly in the syllabus
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Where applicable, try to make more connections to contemporary current events and developments. For
example, there are many analogies between the Cold War and the 21st Century War on Terrorism.
** The Concurrent Enrollment Program and ACC is fortunate to have an educator of your exceptional knowledge,
enthusiasm, and teaching ability.
Instructors Comments:
Observers Signature/Date
Adequately
Minimally
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