CAP Observation Form: Unannounced Observation #1

What:
Candidat
e:
Who:

Observation # 1

Site:

Leanna Thomas
Supervising
Practitioner:

Focus Elements:

Content Topic/
Lesson Objective:

Unannounced
Belchertown High School

Elizabeth Teixeira

1.A.4: Well-Structured Lessons; 2.B.1: Safe Learning Environment

Observation Details
Date:11/30/2
015
12/1/2015

Time
(start/end):

9:40/10:19
8:34/9:22

Grade(
s):

10-12

Digital Photography- The Selfie Project

Whole Group

How:

Small Group

One-on-One

Other

Active Evidence Collection occurred during the observation and is synthesized and
categorized below.
Element*
1.A.4*
Struc Lessons

Evidence**
Develops well-structured lessons with age appropriate, challenging, clear measurable objectives
(25 photos) and appropriate student engagement strategies, pacing, sequence, activities,
materials, resources, technologies, and grouping. The lesson presented didnt overwhelm
students and appropriate pacing of the lesson was set. Specific measurable objectives were set
for class that day and would then be continued into the following class the next day.

1.B.2
Adjust
Practice

2.A.3
Diverse
Needs

2.B.1*
Safe Lrng
Environ

Uses rituals and routines such as a structured introduction to the new lesson. Provides
appropriate responses to student questions and concerns. Maintains structured classroom and
excellent classroom management that help create and maintain a safe physical and intellectual
environment where students feel comfortable taking academic risks and most behaviors that
interfere with learning are prevented.

2.D.2
High
Expectations

4.A.1
Reflective
Prac

Regularly reflects on the effectiveness of lessons, units, and interactions with students, both
individually and with colleagues, and uses insights gained to improve practice and student
learning. Had students fill out surveys on how the felt the class was going so far. The data that
was gathered from these surveys was collected and compiled by Ms. Thomas and was examined
for areas that could be improved. Also asked students to rate their understanding at the end of
lesson.

Focused Feedback
Reinforcement
Area/Action:
(strengths)

Interesting lesson content and age appropriate lesson. Clear

expectations. Good classroom management. Good samples for students
to view and get ideas of what is expected.

* Observations must collect and document evidence for at least the focus elements. Focus elements are
highlighted.
** Evidence included is indicative of performance relative to each element. It may include evidence that
demonstrates one or more of the dimensions (quality, consistency, scope) of an element are being met or that
performance is not yet at the expected threshold.

Refinement
Area/Action:
(areas for
improvement)

* Observations must collect and document evidence for at least the focus elements. Focus elements are
highlighted.
** Evidence included is indicative of performance relative to each element. It may include evidence that
demonstrates one or more of the dimensions (quality, consistency, scope) of an element are being met or that
performance is not yet at the expected threshold.