GoObserve Observation Report

West Ottawa High School, West Ottawa Public Schools

Name: Svrcina, Kelsey Classification: Observed by: Jordan Beel Observation Date: Tuesday, May 21, 2013, 12:30 PM Criteria: 1a: Setting Instructional Outcomes 1b: Designing Coherent Instruction 1c: Designing Student Assessments 2a: Creating an Environment of Respect and Rapport 2b: Establishing a Culture for Learning 2c: Managing Classroom Procedures 2d: Managing Student Behavior 3a: Communicating with Students 3b: Using Questioning and Discussion Techniques 3c: Engaging Students in Learning 3d: Using Assessment in Instruction Activity Warm-up/Bell-work Comments WYR question of the day to begin class - each student (6) responds. Good rapport established 2a: Teacher-student interactions are friendly and demonstrate general caring and respect. See - "Warm up" notes.

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Discussion

Independent Practice

2c: Classroom routines and transitions function smoothly. 2d: Standards of conduct have been established. Conduct of students - generally well behaved. Destiny a bit chatty, but mostly well behaved, focused on work. Student asked politely to use restroom, left and returned quickly. 2b: Students questions and comments indicate a desire to understand the content, rather than simply completing the task. - Students are aware of their individual goals and were all using the (shortened) class time productively.

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Guided Practice/Modeling Goal/Learning Target Discussed "What I will do in resource" PowerPoint slide each student held accountable for something specific - written on white board. 1a: Outcomes are suitable to groups of students in the class, differentiated where necessary and written in terms of what the student can do. Grouped students together that were working on similar work, helped them think through the process to be successful on their own - continued to answer specific science questions when asked. 3a: If appropriate, the teacher models the process to be followed in the task. 3d: The teacher elicits evidence of student understanding during the lesson. - Frequent question/answer as you helped individuals through their work. Made them explore and talk through answers, not just giving responses. 3d: Feedback includes specific and timely guidance. 3a: Teacher's explanation of content is clear and invites student participation. clarification of specifics on assignment Allyese. 3d: Students are invited to assess their own work and make improvements. - Also something that occurs frequently in resource. Question & discussion techniques (mostly individualized) help students discover answers themselves. 2a: Teacher-student interactions are friendly and demonstrate general caring and respect. Positive reinforcement for students working on assignments.

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Guided Practice/Modeling

Summary Notes: 4 of 6 working at your table - 2 others on their own. Students stayed focused for a majority of the class period, comfortable asking questions if they needed help. Overall positive atmosphere in class, reinforcement, "don't you feel accomplished?" - at the end of the lesson.