Elementary Education Formal Observation Form

Junior/Senior Intern

Student:Ashley Holland Observer: Tammy Oberdorf Grade: 5

Date: 4/6/2017 Time: 2:00 Subject: ELA/Soc. Studies

1. Classroom Climate/Culture - Student Behavior

YES NO
X Intern communicates and maintains standards for appropriate classroom behavior.
X Intern anticipates and acts on potential classroom disruptions.
X Intern maintains positive classroom climate.
X Intern responds to student behaviors appropriately.
Comments:

2. Instruction - Instructional Time

X Intern has materials, supplies, and equipment ready at the start of the lesson or activity.
X Intern gets class started quickly.
X Intern uses available time for learning and keeps students on task.
Comments:

3. Instruction - Instructional Planning and Presentation

X Intern establishes links with prior learning and experiences.
X Intern arranges learning activities to support standards.
X Intern appropriately uses a variety of teaching styles.
Comments:

4. Instruction - Instructional Monitoring

X Intern circulates to check performance and monitor progress.
X Intern varies level of questioning.
X Intern ensures that all students have the opportunity to participate.
Comments:

5. Impact on Student Learning - Facilitating Instruction

X Intern establishes clear outcomes for learning.
X Intern communicates learning outcomes to students.
X Intern adjusts lesson based on student responses/ongoing assessment.
X Intern connects learning outcomes to the NCSCOS.
Comments:

6. Evaluation/Assessment - Instructional Feedback

X Intern provides feedback on the correctness or incorrectness of in-class work to encourage student growth.
X Intern affirms correct oral responses appropriately and moves on.
X Intern provides sustaining feedback after an incorrect response by probing, repeating the question, giving a clue,
or allowing more time.
Comments:
Strengths: Areas on which to focus:
There are not any areas to focus on from my
Ashley was very prepared on the day of her observation of this lesson.
instruction. She was able to tell students the objectives
and focus of the lesson. I was really impressed with her
level of professionalism and ability to be flexible with
grouping students in my classroom. Ashley provided
students with positive feedback and was able to redirect
students that were off task. The lesson was interactive
and collaborative. I even requested a copy of it to use in
my own classroom in the future.

Were the learning outcomes for the students met? YES NO

Did the interns/student teachers classroom management support the learning outcomes?
Yes
Was the Teaching Behavior Focus goal achieved?
Yes
Student Intern Signature:___Ashley Holland___________________________________ Date:___4/25/2017___

Mentor Teacher Signature:___Tammy Oberdorf________________________________ Date:___4/25/2017___

University Supervisor Signature:___________________________________ Date:______________