Teacher Candidate Observation Instrument (TCOI) Initial Candidate (Student Teaching) POST CONFERENCE: The candidate will: discuss the rationale for selecting instructional strategies provide insightful and accurate assessment of the lesson’s effectiveness as it relates to the attainment of its goals (should cite specific examples) "identify strengths and areas that need work; should provide specific suggestions for improvement _.. identify best practices used in the lesson Overall Rating: « Comments: ANGlG hy Va | ‘Observer's SighatireiDaie TA eT tft "Teachr-Candidate’s Signature! Date ‘The format and some of the information contained in this assessment were based on the COE Observation Instrument developed by Valdosta State University in 2005. Other information was obtained from the following sources: Danielson, C. (2007). Enhancing professional practice: A framework for teaching, Alexandria, VA: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development. Stronge, J. H. (2002). Qualities of effective teachers. Alexandria, VA: Association for Supervision And Curriculum Development. GSTAR (A state assessment system used for TAPP) 12 Revised 1/7/13,