Elementary Education Formal Observation Form

Junior/Senior Intern

Student:Taylor Observer: Andre Collard Grade: First Grade

Date: 11/9/2017 Time: 11:30 am Subject: Social Emotional

1. Classroom Climate/Culture - Student Behavior

YES NO
Intern communicates and maintains standards for appropriate classroom behavior.
Intern anticipates and acts on potential classroom disruptions.
Intern maintains positive classroom climate.
Intern responds to student behaviors appropriately.
Comments:
Taylor used the attention getters that were already in place in the classroom.

2. Instruction - Instructional Time

Intern has materials, supplies, and equipment ready at the start of the lesson or activity.
Intern gets class started quickly.
Intern uses available time for learning and keeps students on task.
Comments:
Materials were readily available so the lesson was able to stay on pace.

3. Instruction - Instructional Planning and Presentation

Intern establishes links with prior learning and experiences.
Intern arranges learning activities to support standards.
Intern appropriately uses a variety of teaching styles.
Comments:
Lesson was aligned with content previously taught by the guidance counselor, and allowed students to naturally
make the connection between classes.

4. Instruction - Instructional Monitoring

Intern circulates to check performance and monitor progress.
Intern varies level of questioning.
Intern ensures that all students have the opportunity to participate.
Comments:
Taylor used a ball with numbers to allow for differentiated questions during her lesson. Students enjoyed this method as it
kept the questioning fun.

5. Impact on Student Learning - Facilitating Instruction

Intern establishes clear outcomes for learning.
Intern communicates learning outcomes to students.
Intern adjusts lesson based on student responses/ongoing assessment.
Intern connects learning outcomes to the NCSCOS.
Comments:
The lesson was opened with the statement for why the lesson was being conducted, along with the expected
outcomes. Taylor moved students through a variety of activities that were centered on community building.

6. Evaluation/Assessment - Instructional Feedback

Intern provides feedback on the correctness or incorrectness of in-class work to encourage student growth.
Intern affirms correct oral responses appropriately and moves on.
 Intern provides sustaining feedback after an incorrect response by probing, repeating the question, giving a clue,
or allowing more time.
Comments:
I was impressed that Taylor did not use language such as incorrect when a student provided a response that was off topic,
she maintained the integrity of the students by restating the question and allowing them think time, which helps the
students feel successful.
Strengths: Areas on which to focus:
-Activities were focused on community building along with -Provide wait time when giving a behavior redirection.
being hands on and collaborative.
- Modeled expectations
-In control of emotions and temperament while redirecting
student behavior
- Walked around the room to monitor student progress
throughout the lesson

Were the learning outcomes for the students met? YES NO

Did the interns/student teachers classroom management support the learning outcomes?
Yes
Was the Teaching Behavior Focus goal achieved?
Yes
Student Intern Signature:________________Taylor West____________________ Date:___11/28/17___
Mentor Teacher Signature:____ ____Andre Collard______ Date:__11/28/17________

University Supervisor Signature:___________________________________ Date:______________