Elementary Education Formal Observation Form

Junior/Senior Intern

Student:Danielle Donofrio Observer: Dana Mann Grade: K

Date: 11/14 Time: 12:30 PM Subject: Friendship lesson

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:
Ms. Donofrio supported student behavior by following the routines of the classroom and reminding students as
needed.

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:
Ms. Donofrio had all materials ready and began class quickly. She used all available time for student learning. She stopped
the video at predetermined points of the lesson and asked questions.

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:
Ms. Donofrio related prior knowledge to support the experience. She had prepared questions and comments that
when presented enhanced student learning.

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:

Ms. Donofrio carefully attended students on the rainbow rug. She called on a variety of students which helped students
attend and learn. She gave specific instructions for transitioning to tables. Ms. Donofrio circulated and discussed task with
students. She redirected children to the task and helped them understand as needed.

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:

Ms. Donofrio clearly established outcomes for learning and communicated those outcomes for students.
 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: These are difficult skills for new teachers to demonstrate. Ms. Donofrio did a good job and had become more
confident as the semester has progressed. She was much more confident in working with children and redirecting
both incorrect comments and behaviors.

Strengths: Areas on which to focus:

Planning and preparation It was evident that Interns were
well prepared.
Vocabulary: Ms. Donofrios vocabulary was consistent and
enhanced learning for children. She used complex
language and then gave examples and definitions in
student friendly language to help children understand
content.
Continue to refine classroom management. Reflect on
what went well today (redirection of students) and think of
ideas that will help management become even more your
own. Every teacher has to find their own style. You are
well on your way to finding yours.

Classroom management: Ms. Donofrio used questioning

and redirection to enhance management. She did an
excellent job setting and reinforcing expectations. She
also used revoicing to ensure student understanding of
directions.

Were the learning outcomes for the students met? YES NO

Did the interns/student teachers classroom management support the learning outcomes?
It did. See comments above
Was the Teaching Behavior Focus goal achieved?
Yes
Student Intern Signature:______________________________________ Date:______________

Mentor Teacher Signature:___________________________________ Date:______________

University Supervisor Signature:___________________________________ Date:______________