Teacher Observation Evidence Collection Tool (script)

Name: BRIAN KIRKLAND Author: LARRY MURPHY

Job Title: Teacher Date: Dec 13, 2018 9:56 AM EST
School: Swampscott High School

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Educator Plan:
[ ] Self-Directed Growth Plan
[ ] Directed Growth Plan
[X] Developing Educator Plan
[ ] Improvement Plan*

Plan Duration:
[X] Two-Year
[ ] One-Year
[ ] Less then a year

#1
Observation Number:

12/13/2018
Observation Date:

10:03AM
Observation Time:

Script from Observation

Students are working in groups of two or three on a guiding question posted by the LED projector on the screen in 10:05 AM
the front of the room. The students have handouts to assist to create an argument either "social reformers were generous
and helpful or condescending and judgemental. Students appeared to be focused and on task
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"Folks here is what we're doing next.." Gives whole group directions on the next steps in sharing the positions 10:08 AM
they have formed from their research and discussions. "This will help when you make counterpoint and develop your
thesis..." Assists students in pairing up with groups who have opposite positions on the question.
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Teacher moves throughout the room to ensure all the groups are organized and understand what the task is. He 10:11 AM
gives some to the small groups and some direction to the whole group. Directions are also listed on the screen up front.
(There are some students who asked to go to the bathroom and sign-out after receiving permission.)
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"Ok guys I'm going to give you another 2 minutes and then I'll share with you what the we're doing next.." 10:14 AM

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"One minute..one minute.." 10:15 AM

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Ok...so if you're still going.. here is your next task and last task.." On the screen he posts the guiding question 10:18 AM
again with "Expectations" for writing a thesis. It includes the requirement for the thesis, choose a side, and used evidence and
arguments on both sides. He continues to give directions to clarify what the expectations. He uses a previous hand-out to
demonstrate the amount of written work expected.
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"All right let's get going on that...." Continues to clarify with students who may still be confused. Students begin 10:22 AM
and work together. They appear to be focused and motivated to complete the task. They are working cooperatively and the
teacher moves throughout the room to assist. The teacher provides me with the hand-outs: Textbook Excerpts & Historical
Think Charts.
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You guys have about five minutes... it's ok if you don't finish but get as much as you can.." (Noting) 10:24 AM

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 The teacher continues to move from group to group providing assistance, clarifying, and sharing guiding 10:25 AM
questions.
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The teacher reviews some of the groups "thesis" and provides feedback. 10:27 AM

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"Ok..the class is going to end in a minute.." Gives directions to students on passing in their work. "It's ok if you 10:30 AM
didn't finish.." Asks students to put the chairs back in order. Students bring their work up and he comments: "Good work
today.." Students lined up at the door and left when the bell rang.
LARRY MURPHY

Observation Details
This is a US History class with 20 students: 12 boys and 8 girls. Students are arranged in small groups of either two or three
students. Students are tasked with developing a thesis statement by taking a stand on a historical issue (Attitudes of settlement
house social reformers towards immigrants.)

Summary of observation and feedback

Mr. Kirkland demonstrated that he was prepared and organized for the lesson. He had the plans listed on the LED projector and
screen accompanied with hand-outs. The students were organzied in pairs or threes which contributed to lively discussions on
the historical question used to develop a thesis. The students were asked to use higher level thinking skills, coordinate with
documents and a thinking chart, and put their discussion into writing by completing a thesis statement. They also shared their
points of view through "counterpoints" with other groups.
The Learning Environment was informal and open sharing of ideas and attitudes. Students appeared comfortable with the
teacher and their classmates. The result was the students worked throughout the time frame to complete the assignment.
Expectations were clearly outlined both on the screen and with constant reinforcement from the teacher. He used opportunities
from student questions to clarify the tasks, gave time frames, and directed them throughout the lesson as to how they could
complete their thesis successfully. As a result the students were fully engaged, collaborated each other appropriately, and for
the most part completed their tasks.
Overall, Mr. Kirkland demonstrated that he is a competent, organized, and relevant teacher of social studies.

Standards and Indicators for Effective Teaching Practice: Rubric Outline

I. Curriculum, Planning, & III. Family & Community
II. Teaching All Students IV. Professional Culture
Assessment Engagement
I-A. Curriculum and Planning II-A. Instruction III-A. Engagement IV-A. Reflection
I-B. Assessment II-B. Learning Environment III-B. Collaboration IV-B. Professional Growth
I-C. Analysis II-C. Cultural Proficiency III-C. Communication IV-C. Collaboration
II-D. Expectations IV-D. Decision-making
IV-E. Shared Responsibility
IV-F. Professional
Responsibilities

Evidence from the observation pertains to the following (check any that apply)
I. Curriculum, Planning, & Assessment
II. Teaching All Students
III. Family & Community Engagement
IV. Professional Culture
[X] IA-1- Subject Matter Knowledge
[X] IA-4- Well Structured Lessons
[ ] IB-1- Variety of Assessment Methods
[X] IC-3 Sharing Conclusions with Students
[X] IIA-2- Student Engagement
[X] IIB-2-Collaborative Learning Environment
[X] IID-2-High Expectations
[X] IIIC-1 Two Way Communication
[ ] IVC-1 Professional Collaboration

Evaluator Signature

LARRY MURPHY (signed by LARRY MURPHY on 2018-12-13 10:41)

Educator Signature:

BRIAN KIRKLAND (signed by BRIAN KIRKLAND on 2018-12-13 10:42)

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