STUDENT TEACHING OBSERVATION FORM

Pre Professional: Brittnay Gendreau Observation Date: 9/27/19

Observer Signature: KW Course: Student Teaching
School: Maplewood Elementary School Cooperating Teacher: Ms. Martinelli
Group Size: Grade Level: 1st, 4th, and 5th grade ESE Support
Time Frame: 45 minutes Lesson Plan Topic:
FEAPs Applying Developing Beginning Not Using
Instructional Design and Lesson Planning
1.A. Aligns instruction with state-adopted standards at the appropriate level of rigor X

1.B. Sequences lessons and concepts to ensure coherence and required prior knowledge X

1.C. Designs instruction for students to achieve mastery X

1.D. Selects appropriate formative assessments to monitor learning X
1.E. Uses a variety of data, independently, and in collaboration with colleagues, to evaluate X
learning outcomes, adjust planning and continuously improve the effectiveness of the lessons

1.F. Develops learning experiences that require students to demonstrate a variety of X

applicable skills and competencies
Actionable Feedback Specific to Instructional Design and Lesson Planning:

The observation occurred in the ESE Resource Room. The student teacher was observed collaborating with her Cooperating Teacher. They
were developing lesson plans for the following week. Lesson plans are for both push-in and pull-out groups. The student teacher shared her
Student Teaching Binder with the observer. This consisted of schedule, support logs, lesson plans, materials, progress monitoring sheets, and
other resources.

Recommendation: Include your previous observation forms in your student teaching binder.

The Learning Environment

2.A. Organizes, allocates, and manages the resources of time, space, and attention X

X
2.B. Manages individual and class behaviors through a well-planned management system

2.C. Conveys high expectations to all students X

2.D. Respects students’ cultural linguistic and family background X
2.E. Models clear, acceptable oral and written communication skills X
2.F. Maintains a climate of openness, inquiry, fairness and support X
2.G. Integrates current information and communication technologies X
2.H. Adapts the learning environment to accommodate the differing needs and diversity of X
Students
2.I. Utilizes current and emerging assistive technologies that enable students to participate in X
high-quality communication interactions and achieve their educational goals

Actionable Feedback Specific to the Learning Environment:

The Cooperating Teacher reports that the student teacher is very organized. She takes initiative, ask questions, and works cooperatively with
both general education and ESE teachers. The lesson plans reviewed contain evidence of accommodations and standards at students’ grade
levels. There was evidence of technology being infused in the classroom.

Instructional Delivery and Facilitation

3.A. Deliver engaging and challenging lessons X
3.B. Deepen and enrich students’ understanding through content area literacy strategies, X
verbalization of thought, and application of the subject matter
X
3.E. Relate and integrate the subject matter with other disciplines and life experiences

3.F. Employ higher-order questioning techniques X

X
3.G. Apply varied instructional strategies and resources, including appropriate technology,
to provide comprehensible instruction, and to teach for student understanding

3.I. Support, encourage, and provide immediate and specific feedback to students to X
promote student achievement.
Actionable Feedback Specific to Instructional Delivery and Facilitation:

Various instructional approaches are used to engage learners. Lesson plans are based on students’ IEP goals. During pull-out sessions, the
student teacher works on IEP goals. Data is collected on these goals. The student teacher has become fluent in various reading programs and
strategies.

Assessment
4.B. Designs and aligns formative and summative assessments that match learning X
objectives and lead to mastery
4.C. Uses a variety of assessment tools to monitor student progress, achievement and X
learning gains
4.D. Modifies assessments and testing conditions to accommodate learning styles and X
varying levels of knowledge
4.F. Applies technology to organize and integrate assessment information X
Actionable Feedback Specific to Assessment:

Formative and summative assessments are used to design lessons. When working with students, data tracking sheets are used. This
information is stored in the student teacher’s binder and is used to develop IEPs and goals.

Continuous Professional Improvement

5.B. Examines and uses data-informed research to improve instruction and student X
achievement
Professional Responsibility and Ethical Conduct
6.D. Identify and apply policies and procedures for the safe, appropriate, and ethical use of X
technologies.
Professionalism
Dresses in appropriate attire for the P-12 classroom and/or setting. X
Arrives on time and is fully prepared to begin lesson. X
 Communicates with cooperating teacher, school faculty, and administration in an X
appropriate manner and respectful tone.
Actionable Feedback Specific to Professionalism-Related Domains:

Brittnay, I enjoyed meeting with you and your Cooperating Teacher. Your CT speaks very highly of you and values your contribution to the
role of ESE Support Facilitator. Thank you for welcoming me in your classroom today.
Summative Actionable Feedback on Lesson Plan and Observation:

Please review above feedback and recommendations.