Student Teacher :: Jacob Lee

Observer :: Becky Pittman

School :: John Battle High School
Cooperating Teacher, Subject, and Grade Level(s) :: JS Battle High World History
10
Date of Observation :: March 18, 2016
What is observed in the lesson plan? :: Review of prior learning, Organized
content, Assignments and activities related to objectives, Means to differentiate
activities, Need to list the SOL objectives
I. Comments, suggestions, and/or any areas of significant concern :: can't write
"SOL requirements": must write out specifically
What is observed with the questioning technique? :: Questions help students make
connections to current life, Students are selected effectively, Students pose their
own questions to the teacher and each other
What is observed with classroom management and atmosphere? :: Awareness of
student behaviors, Redirection of misbehavior, Be sure to stay stern and keep
students on track. Let them know you like them but you're not their friend.
What is observed with teacher-student interactions? :: Clear expectations
communicated, Flexible and reciprocal, Positive and respectful
Which of the following characterize the student teacher's command of language? ::
Clearly communicates directions, Clearly communicates content, Models standard
American English
Which of the following characterize the student teacher's command of the
subject? :: The questions posed demonstrate content knowledge, Explanations of
concepts demonstrate content knowledge, Good overall but asked Mr. Beverly for
pronunciation and landmark questions-- just do research before class. You can add
little bits of information to make things more interesting
Which of the following is observed with the instructional format? :: Teacher uses a
variety of modalities, strategies, and materials, Provides appropriate scaffolding,
Builds on student responses, Students actively engaged, Talk is distributed between
teacher and students, Provides opportunity for practice of procedures and skills

VIII. Other comments, suggestions, and/or areas of significant concern (Including

professionalism and appearance) :: -Watch for students who will try to trick you
into giving them opportunities to retake tests, etc. They need to accept
responsibilities. --Keep transition time quick and quiet --- Mentor reported good
improvement on time management -- Lesson was good. Assignments and activities
were related. Children showed strong building base of knowledge from previous
lessons.
Next visit: April 5 at 12:40 Would like to see continued improvement in behavior
management. Definite improvement from last evaluation. Keep it up. Use planning
time to learn more about your lessons so that the students will become more
interested in the lesson. Loved the Viking fun fact. I did not know they didn't have
horned helmets!