DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION STUDENT TEACHING OBSERVATION REPORT

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STUDENT TEACHER:		OBSERVER:
CLASS PERIOD:		SCHOOL:
CLASSROOM TEACHER:		GRADE:
DATE:		DATE OF NEXT OBSERVATION:

Assignment check in notebook: ___ Lesson Plans___ Record Keeping___ Reflections___ Ideas___ Other:


PLANNING INSTRUCTION: Plans instruction based on knowledge of subject, students, community, and curriculum

Unit Topic:

Lesson Topic:

• Has clear, appropriately written objectives for instruction	YES	CONSIDER		COMMENTS
• Instruction is related to objectives and provides for assessment which is linked to objectives
• Creates instruction that accommodates different learning styles, needs and abilities
• Able to create both short and long-range plans
• Creates plans that activate prior knowledge and promote critical thinking
• Is prepared to teach lesson
• Shows creativity in lesson design and materials

SUBJECT MATTER: Understands subject matter and makes it meaningful for students

• Grasps central concepts of discipline	YES	CONSIDER		COMMENTS
• Creates meaningful learning experience

STUDENT LEARNING: Understands student learning and development and teaches accordingly

• Uses developmentally appropriate instruction	YES	CONSIDER		COMMENTS
• Links new ideas to prior knowledge

DIVERSE LEARNERS: Recognizes student differences in background, experience, ability, & learning style and teaches accordingly

• Uses strategies to support students whose first language is not English	YES	CONSIDER		COMMENTS
• Allows for different learning styles, abilities, cultures, genders and experiences
• Fosters respect for individual difference

INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES: Employs a range of instructional strategies that promote student learning

• Understands and implements Minnesota Graduation Standards	YES	CONSIDER		COMMENTS
• Uses variety of materials and media resources
• Nurtures critical thinking/problem solving skills
• Monitors and adjusts strategies in response to learner feedback
• Uses interesting variety of teaching strategies and resources
• Uses media technology effectively
• Shows creativity in lesson design and materials
• Conveys purpose of instruction
• Makes directions and expectations clear
• Follows a logical sequence in instruction
• Paces lesson well

LEARNING ENVIRONMENT: Structures positive learning environments that promote interaction, engagement, & self motivation

• Helps students work productively and cooperatively with each other	YES	CONSIDER		COMMENTS
• Establishes and maintains positive classroom environment
• Uses a variety of motivational strategies to achieve learning
• Encourages growth of self-control and independence in students
• Encourages student ownership of classroom activities to foster learning
• Organizes and manages time, space and activities to promote learning
• Provides clear and appropriate behavioral expectations
• Employs variety of strategies to monitor behavior
• Establishes desirable relationships with all students
• Analyzes classroom situation perceptively and makes decisions that enhance learning

COMMUNICATION: Uses effective communication to foster student learning

• Communicates clearly and effectively	YES	CONSIDER		COMMENTS
• Supports and expands learner expression in speaking, writing and other media
• Effectively facilitates discussion

ASSESSMENT: Uses formal/informal assessment strategies to evaluate student progress and plan future work

• Uses appropriate assessment to evaluate stated objectives	YES	CONSIDER		COMMENTS
• Assesses student learning and bases future instruction on that assessed data
• Uses variety of assessment tools
• Implements self-assessment activities for student

REFLECTION & PROFESSIONAL DEV’T: Functions as a reflective practitioner who evaluates choices and makes decisions / plans for professional development based on reflection

• Uses self-assessment and problem solving strategies to improve teaching

YES

CONSIDER

COMMENTS

COLLABORATION, ETHICS & RELATIONSHIPS: Interacts with families, colleagues, and community to promote student learning

• Works collaboratively with school personnel	YES	CONSIDER		COMMENTS
• Is ethical and professional in practice

SUMMARY

• Assumes a leadership role in classroom	YES	CONSIDER		COMMENTS
• Meets expectations of college supervisor
• Meets expectations of cooperating teacher