Kutztown University Elementary, Middle Level, Library and Technology Education Department (EMLT)

Student Teaching PreK-4 Field Observation Instrument

X Lesson Observation _____ General Assessment

Teacher Candidate: Kaitlyn Groff Mentor Teacher & School: Katie Bisbing, Upper Perkiomen 4/5 Center
Subject Math: Lesson 5.1 Decomposing Fractions Date 3/11/2021 KU Supervising Faculty: Professor Kern
Not Acceptable Proficient N/A Evidence
Met
1. Planning and Preparation – used for evidence before the lesson
a. i. Displays knowledge of X Lesson matches and is linked to PA
content in plan CCSS as well as the EDM program.
a. ii. Displays knowledge of X Shows evidence of original thinking
pedagogy in plan through innovative and creative
teaching
b. Displays knowledge of X Preplans for LS students and their
students through needs. Able to scaffold their learning
accommodations/differentiations during the lesson as needed. Asks
guided questions for struggling
in plan
students.
c. Sets instructional outcomes X
evident in plan
d. Plans for use of resources, X Very tech savvy. Shared resource for
materials, technology, etc. the whole unit with linked games,
available and evident in plan activities, and videos for students at
varying levels of understanding.
e. Designs coherent X Well thought out and dynamic lessons.
developmentally appropriate
instruction
f. Designs measurable student X Assigned Peardeck to be used as a
assessment that aligns to formative assessment for the lesson.
standards, objectives, and Questions posed throughout the lesson
provided formative assessment of the
instruction
students.
2. The Classroom Environment – used for evidence during the lesson
a. Establishes and maintains X Giving dojo points/wow cards as
respect and rapport for students needed.
Students are aware of expected
behaviors. Classroom based on mutual
respect.
b. Supports a positive culture for X The power of “yet” woven into the
learning along with high lesson since this was a new concept for
expectations for all students students.

c. Uses and maintains classroom X Gave clear directions, setting

procedures, including expectations and consequences as
appropriate transitions needed. Smooth transition between
whole group lesson and independent
work.
d. Sets behavioral expectations, X Kaitlyn has really been a tremendous
monitors behavior, and uses help with Class Dojo (behavior system).
positive classroom management She has been able to give students
points as they are earned. Kaitlyn
techniques
recently started to utilize the “random”
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 feature to encourage participation
and on task behavior.
Secret student idea to promote on task
behaviors and expected behaviors.
For off task students, she set
expectations and consequences and
followed through with them.
e. Promotes a safe and X Reminds students to maintain proper
equitable physical learning distance in the classroom in the halls.
space Reminds students to wipe desks as
needed. Helps with seating chart
changes.
3. Instruction – used for evidence during the lesson
a. Communicates effectively X Well-paced lesson, gave clear
with students instructions, linked new learning to past
lessons, even though she was not here
for the original fraction unit.
b. Uses a variety of critical X Had students share ideas with the class
thinking questions and promotes and with each other. Think-pair-share
questions and discussion “Show me the answers on your fingers”
“How did you get that answer” “What
did you write and why did you do that”
“Help me understand your thinking”
c. Engages students in X Independent work was used to identify
challenging learning tasks mastery/identify students in need of
more support
c. ii. Scaffolds student learning X AMAZING job with AR (identified
student that receives only exposure to
4th grade curriculum)
c. iii. Paces appropriately and X Did a great job with the pacing of the
adjusts when needed lesson as a whole, was able to make
adjust based on the timing (especially
when having to alter pace between
two classes based on ability level)
d. Integrates/records formative X Thumbs up/thumbs down, show me the
assessments throughout lesson answer on your fingers, students’ share
and gives student feedback that thinking and understanding on the
class whiteboard as well as individual
is timely and specific to
boards. Asked guided questions to
objective(s)
struggling students. Gave quick
corrective feedback
e. Demonstrates flexibility and X Was able to adjust the independent
responsiveness by teaching to practice to better meet the needs and
student needs understanding of the students.

4. Professional Responsibilities– used for evidence before or during the lesson

a. Reflects thoughtfully on self X Kaitlyn has become much more
improvement confident in her teaching during her
reflections. She is able to discuss her
strengths and weakness of the lessons
and what she could do to improve
them or what she may have done
differently.
b. Communicates effectively X Kaitlyn participates in email writing to
with families families as well as creating the
classroom newsletter. Kaitlyn has also
been an active participant in IEP
meetings and parent conferences.
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 c. Participates in the professional X Has gone above and beyond in this
community area. Has worked both with myself
and partner teacher. Participated in
weekly PD sessions. Shared ideas with
4th Grade team and math team.
d. Displays high standards of X Professional dress & demeanor
professionalism –PA code — Appropriate disposition
Demonstrates dependability
Professional communication (written
and oral)
Makes genuine efforts to assume
professional responsibilities
Punctuality on due dates & daily
attendance
Very organized, all lessons and
materials linked on one Google Slide
presentation

Additional Comments:

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Adopted by
Kern – Spring Semester 2021