Towson University
Classroom Observation #2
Intern: J. Walker
Date: 3/4/16
Time: 1:00 pm
School: Arundel Elementary Middle School
Mentor: J. Guthrie
Grade: 5
Subject: English Language Arts
Planning
Observ
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Lesson is aligned with appropriate content standard and indicator.
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Lesson is aligned with appropriate InTASC principle.
Lesson objective identifies intended learning.
Lesson objective is worded in student terms.
Formative assessment is directly aligned with the objective.
Instructional materials are attractive and readily available.
In
Progre
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Class
Size: 27
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NA
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Comments:
Next Step(s): What formal data will be collected during the lesson? Why did you choose this particular type of formal assessment?
How will you utilize it?
Context for Learning
Students demonstrate adequate prior knowledge to be successful learners.
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Grouping techniques are appropriate for intended learning.
Comments:
Next Step(s): How can you utilized the daily informal data that you collect to readjust your small grouping? Are formal assessments
that only form of data utilized to create small groups?
Motivation for Learning
Connections are made between students experiences and the new learning.
Strategies are used to promote excitement and stimulate thinking.
Positive reinforcement is used when appropriate.
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Comments:
Students enjoyed the topic that was being discussed. By utilizing text that was sports based, more students, including the male
students should be engaged.
Implementing the Lesson
An appropriate review/drill/warm-up/motivation is conducted.
Objective is posted, shared with students, discussed and clarified as needed.
Instructional activities are meaningful and relate to the objective.
Instructional activities are appropriately sequenced.
Instructional activities are varied to address different learning styles.
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There is a balance between teacher-directed and student-centered learning
experiences.
Students are actively engaged during instruction.
Teacher/student modeling sequence is appropriate to intended learning.
Expectations/standards for student work are clearly communicated.
Class begins and ends on time.
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Pacing is appropriate and adjusted based on student feedback.
Transitions between activities are efficient and effective.
Levels of questions are varied and support the objective.
Content is accurate.
Instruction makes cross-curricular connections (as appropriate)
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Instruction integrates the use of technology (as appropriate).
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Homework assignment is appropriate.
Comments:
Students were actively engaged in the lesson. Students were very interested in the text being utilized, and great discussion occurred
due to their heightened interest.
Technology was not observed during this lesson due to lack of technology readily available.
Assessing Student Learning/Differentiation
Observed
Student data (as available) is used to inform instructional decisions.
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Observed
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Informal assessment strategies are utilized throughout the lesson.
Instruction is adjusted based on informal assessments of student understanding.
Instructional modifications (interventions/enrichment) are provided and based on
needs of students.
Students practice new learning independently.
In
Progress
Formative assessment is completed during the class period.
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x
Future instructional planning is based on formative data (Post observation
discussion).
Comments:
More than one form of informal and formal assessment should be used to determine student performance so that you have multiple
sources of data to base future instruction upon.
Summarizing the Lesson
Summary provides connections to past and/or future lessons.
Students demonstrate, reflect and evaluate attainment of the objective.
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Comments:
At the end of the lesson, Ms. Walker revisited the posted objective so that students could reflect orally on how the objective was
met.
Next Step(s): How you can incorporate student strengths and weaknesses demonstrated during this lesson in future lessons?
Classroom Management
Student behavior is managed effectively.
A positive and supportive atmosphere is maintained.
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Classroom routines and procedures are evident.
Appropriate feedback and reinforcement are used consistently.
Instructional space, equipment, and materials are organized.
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Comments:
Ms. Walker has managed to successfully overcome the challenges associated with her class this year. I believe students have
adjusted well to the classroom routines and expectations even though at times that students do not always demonstrated it. Last,
Ms. Walker has always remained positive about her class, and is constantly looking on how to improve her classroom environment.
Next Step(s): How can you create bigger buy-in from your students?
Professionalism
The intern uses correct English.
The intern demonstrates knowledge of instructional strategies.
The intern appears sensitive to individual needs and differences.
The intern uses AV materials and technology appropriately.
All written materials are clear and legible.
The intern uses a clear voice, which is appropriately adjusted in volume and
inflection.
The intern uses non-verbal communication effectively.
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Comments:
Ms. Walker has created a great repertoire with her students. She presents herself in a clear, concise manner, that has proven to be
effective in determining her knowledge in the field of Special Education.
