Self Assessment Form Lesson Plan and Observation ED 201 Student Name: Molly Rozga School: West Side

e Academy II Cooperating Teacher: Ms. Pelsis Date: 11/15/09 Grade/Subject: 4th Number of Students: 17 Observation # __1____

PLANNING AND PREPARATION WI Teaching Standards 1,7 (Conceptualization, Diagnosis) Teacher Knowledge, Skills, Dispositions Evidence in Your Teaching Student Response Your lesson was well planned and implemented. The All of the students participated in You selected and created learning experiences motivational activity prepared students to engage in the the learning activities. that were developmentally appropriate and main lesson. It got them up on their feet and physically involving diverse learners. Your lesson design included clear objectives, engaged. instructional procedures, and methods of assessment. These elements were clearly linked The transition from the motivational activity went very smoothly. Students followed and were well able to to each other. engage in the main learning activity of the day. These You prepared your lesson in advance and sought feedback from your supervising teacher transitions occurred throughout the lesson. The resources and materials were easy for students to and cooperating teacher. You organized and integrated relevant teaching follow and use in the lesson resources/ materials into your lesson design.

CLASSROOM ENVIRONMENT Standards 2,3,5 (Coordination, Integrative Interaction) Teacher Knowledge, Skills, Dispositions Evidence in Your Teaching Your interactions with students were very positive. You interacted in a positive and sensitive Students responded to you and your questions as you manner with your students. You were a paced them through the lesson. Students listened well and thoughtful and responsive listener. contributed their thinking to the discussion by answering You encouraged discussion, listened and questions and volunteering to put their responses on the responded to group interaction. You elicited document camera. samples of student thinking orally and in writing. You responded effectively and respectfully with Students were very well-behaved for the most part. strategies to manage students behavior and attention. You recognized opportunities to demonstrate multiple perspectives. You supported students individual and group work. Student Response

INSTRUCTION Standards 4, 6, 7 (Communication, Coordination, Diagnosis, Integrative Interaction) Teacher Knowledge, Skills, Dispositions Evidence in Your Teaching While instruction started with something students could You connected instruction to students easily identify with, food at the end of the lesson, there experiences. You presented the lesson objectives clearly and could be a great opportunity to extend learning with a real life research project that could include charting and accurately. graphing. You modeled appropriate strategies in conveying ideas and information. You scaffolded the lesson very well as you modeled the You developed student thinking by asking learning activity and slowly moved them toward a little different levels of questions, encouraging discussion and/or preparing different kinds of independent practice. explanations. You used some teaching and learning strategies to engage students. You adjusted and revised the lesson plan during Apparently, no revisions to the lesson plan were required. instruction based on student needs. Student Response

ASSESSMENT Standards 8,9 (Diagnosis, Integrative Interaction) Teacher Knowledge, Skills, Dispositions You found out whether students learned what you taught them. You prepared and used multiple ways to assess student performance. You gave students meaningful and specific feedback about their performance. Your assessments connected to your lesson objectives. Evidence in Your Teaching and Students Learning You engaged in ongoing assessment of the lesson throughout. You prepared a rubric to assess student learning and it was aligned to state standards. Your lesson was clearly connected to the objectives and lesson. Student Response

BEING A TEACHING PROFESSIONAL Standard 10 (Communication, Integrative Interaction) Teacher Knowledge, Skills, Dispositions You were willing to give and receive help from your cooperating teacher and supervising faculty. You dressed professionally and consistently portrayed a professional demeanor You show a commitment to reflection about instruction, assessment, and learning as an ongoing process. Evidence in Your Teaching You communicated with both your cooperating teacher and supervising teacher about the lesson. You carried yourself as a professional. You have consistently demonstrated commitment to reflection about your performance. Student Response

Summary Statement and Areas to Concentrate on Improving: Molly, Observing you today demonstrated that you are well on your way to possessing the skills and abilities expected of an educator. Your lesson plan was well constructed and you clearly demonstrated state Teaching Standards. You are also demonstrating an ability to apply Alverno Teacher Abilities (Integrative Interaction, Coordination, Conceptualization).