PRACTICUM OBSERVATION (Cooperating Teacher) University of Northern Colorado School of Special Edueation ‘Teacher Candidate Name: Date: Time: Lesson Objective(s): Content Standard Addressed (NOTE to CT: V indicators observed, Provide written feedback for your observations in space fo th Indicators CommentsObservations Planning and Organization: Provides tesson plan for university consultat Uses assessments to guide lesson planningy/i Plans lessons whieh inchude: Set Relevant objectives or skills A vaviety of instructional stratcgies/materials Information and activities to support objectives Closure ‘Has materials, aids and facilities ready for use Classroom Management: Establishes and maintains positive relationships with students Effectively communicates expectations and outcomes Sets behavior standards that are well communicated & consistently applied Respondls appropriately to inappropriate or serious behavior problems Engages students through skilled questioning and use of wait time Uses questions to stimulate independent, ereative and critical thinking . Encourages students (0 use higher levels of thinking Maintains appropriate pace and transitions. nstruetional Strategies: ‘with general education teachers Provides all students with problem-solv ‘making opportu Provides students with opportunities to apply prior knowledge Reinforces/encourages learning efforts of all students, Demonstrates effective use of instructional grouping Uses effective modeling ‘Monitors for understanding ‘Uses cues and promptsKnowledge of Developmental and Diversified Needs: Plans and/or implements instruetion a appropriate levels Utilizes: mediated scaffolding to ensure all students are able to pasticipate Uses the diversity in the classroom as a resource 10 centich the learning of all students mnstrates knowledge of differentiated instruction and universal design for learning Use of Materials and Resources: Uses a variety of media and technology Develops materials whieh are appropriate and accessible Demonstrates knowledge of assistive resources to support all students inthe classroom Post Observation Comments: (Include Teacher Candidate strengths and areas for improvement) Focus of next observation (What will the cooperating teacher be looking for next time? Is there a ‘Next Observation Date: POBAUSprIS candidate would like feedback?):