Rock Valley Community Schools Classroom Observation Record Greg Heemstra, PE 4" Grade Elementary 11-14-08 Date Teacher Chas Buil Definition for rating categories: Effective: District standards are consistently met or exeoeded. Growth Needed: District standards are not consistently achieved, additional attention to improvernent for the respective item is expected, ‘Must Improve: Current performance might jeopardize continued employment in the district. Not Applicable: Insufficient deta to formulate a response Classroom Settings Background Da Teaching Methods 1. Instructional Setting: ‘The lesson is introduced in a manner that invites students interest and prepares student for the remainder of the lesson. Effective Observation Notes: Growth Needed PE warm ups, demonstrate the correct way ‘Must Improve to do our tumbling skills ‘Not Applicable Instructional Objective: ‘The objective of the lesson is stated clearly and concisely. _X__ Effective Observation Notes Growth Needed Mr. Heemstra demonstrate the tumbling skills Must Improve for the students and clearly stated the expectations Not Applicable for them, 3. Instructional Input; Demonstrates current and accurate information of the subject matter. Applies teacher/siudent background knowledge while planning and implementing the lesson. Objectives are consistent with district curriculum. _X__ Effective Observation Notes: Growth Needed Standard 4A. Mr. Heemstra aligned the instruction Must Improve to the PE curriculum. ‘Not ApplicableInstructional Modeling: Visual/verbal/tactile demonstration or examples designed to illustrate an acceptable finished product. Effective Observation Notes: Growth Needed Mr. Heemstra demonstrated all skills for the students, Must Improve Not Applicable Instructional Assessment: Various forms of feedback are used frequently to determine the degree of student learning. Students receive prompt feedback on their progress, and quality of work. Effective Observation Notes: Growth Needed Mr. Heemsitra observed the group as a whole, moved ‘Must Improve around the room from student to student, and gave assistance Not Applicable and encouragement as needed. Teacher Directed Practice: Allows leamers to perform the task while being supervised. Provides for error correction. _X__ Effective Observation Notes: Growth Needed Students demonstrated skills, the teacher demonstrated a Must Improve new skills, and then students would demonstrate that skill. Not Applicable Learner Practice: Teacher provides activities in which student applies lesson concepts. _X___ Effective Observation Notes: Growth Needed All students regardless of ability or disability “Must Improve applied the lesson concepts successfully. Not Applicable Instructional Closure: Teacher provides a period of time when the teacher and the leamer summarize the earning that has taken place. X__ Effective ‘Observation Notes: Growth Needed ‘Mr, Heemstra consistently summarizes his lesson, reviews Must Improve the importance of cach lesson and shares with students Not Applicable future opportunities and plans for PE cless.Teaching Techniques Instructional Strategies: Uses a variety of teaching strategies and materials that stimulate student’s learning and accommodates different learning styles. _X_ Effective Observation Notes: Growth Needed Standard 2A and 2D Mr. Heemstra uses key concepts, Must Improve relationships, different perspectives, and instructional Not Applicable strategies that are appropriate to the content area. Demonstrated flips two different ways and skills were flexible enough and students were giving enough assistance to be successful and gain body strength and coordination skills, Questioning Techniques: Uses appropriate questioning techniques to allow for a variety of student responses requiring several levels of intellectual activity (from recall and recognition to application, synthesis, and evaluation), X_ Effective Observation Notes: Growth Needed ‘Mr. Heemstra guides students to assess their own learning Must Improve by asking questions and checking for understanding. Standard SD Not Applicable ization: Provides for individual differences. Materials provide for a range of intellectual and achievement levels. Uses a variety of teaching techniques which enable students to proceed at different rates of progress. Effective Observation Notes: Growth Needed All students were successful and engaged in the learning, Must Improve Standard 3D Not Applicable Motivation: Stimulates students by choosing proper materials and experiences. Displays an enthusiasm for subject matter. Praises, clivits, and responds to student’s questions before proceeding, Communicates challenging scholastic expectations to students. _X__ Effective Observation Notes: Growth Needed Standard 3B Mr. Hecmstra sets high expectations for social, Must Improve kchavioral and academic success. He has good expectations Not Applicable for students to encourage each other, be respectful of each other, and he is positive and encouraging with the students. Standard 1E Communication: Written and spoken communication is conducted in accordance with accepted standards Of English usage. Explains things well, put ideas across logically and in an orderly way. _X___ Effective Observation Not Growth Needed ‘Mr, Heemstra gave good step by step directions for the ‘Must Improve ‘tumbling skills and paced the class very well before Not Applicable giving direction and practicing a new skill.Classroom Management 1. Discipline: Disposition of discipline problems is characterized by consistency, fairness, firmness, and in accordance with legal requirements and district policy. Occurrences that distract from the leaning, environment are resolved promptly. Communicates and enforces established behavior guidelines. _X__ Effective Observation Notes: Growth Needed ‘No concems ~ great expectations for studlents conceming Must Improve encourage each other and being respectful. ‘Not Applicable Classroom Atmosphere: Student and teacher relationships ~ structures personal interaction with students to demonstrate personal regard, Promotes personal goal setting _X____ Effective Observation Notes: Growth Needed Standard 6B GE. Mr. Heemstra creates a safe and purposeful “Must Improve learning environment that require high standards for responsible Not Applicable student behavior by demonstrating how to safely assist your partner with the tumbling skills and how to be a responsible classmate and tumbling partner. 3. Organizing the Professional Setting: Ensures the material and information can be read or seen by the Students. Adjusts physical arrangements and modifies noise level in order to provide for a variety of Ieaming situations, Selects activities appropriate to the physical atiributes of the work area, Maintains a classroom which is conductive to good health and safety, _X_ Effective Observation Notes: Growth Needed Standard 3A Mr. Heemstra uses and adjust the curriculum Must Improve based on the students needs. Not Applicable 4. Classroom Routine: Teacher uses minimum class time for non-instructional routine thus maximizing time on task. Begins lessons promptly. Avoids distractions and unnecessary delays during the lesson. Ensures that academic engaged time continues until the end of the period. __X__ Effective Observation Notes: Growth Needed Excellent routines especially in opening and closing, Must Improve Standard 6 C and D ‘Not ApplicableProfessionalism Professional Growth: Is willing to take steps to improve performance. Demonstrates commitment by participation in professional activities. Auends professional meetings. __X_ Effective Observation Notes: Growth Needed Mr. Heemstra attends area PE workshops. “Must Improve Not Applicable Commitment: Has regular attendance. Is punctual. Provides accurate date to the school, area, and distriet as requested. Completes duties accurately and promptly. Completes assigned supervisory duties. Stays informed regarding school policies. Effective Observation Notes: Growth Needed Mr. Heemstra is a team player and very helpful in my absence. Must Improve He always thinks of the details of events and situations which Not Applicable is appreciated. Appearance: Grooming and attire commensurate with the professional nature of the position and provides a positive role model for the students in the school. X__ Effective Observation Notes: Growth Needed No concems Must Improve Not Applicable Curriculum: Actively and productively participates in the evaluation, and selection of classroom ‘materials, curriculum development and revisions, Demonstrates willingness to keep curriculum and instructional practices current, Effective Observation Notes Growth Needed Revolving curriculum and Mr. Heemstra adjusts it as needed. ‘Must Improve ‘Not Applicable Cooperation: Works with parents in the best interest of the students. Makes use of support services as needed. Informs administrators about school-related matters. Works cooperatively with other teachers and. administrators. Responds appropriately to parental concerns, Effective Observation Notes Growth Needed ‘Mr. Heemisira cares about the kids, his co workers and the school. “Must Improve He is cooperative with facility related items when his gym ‘Not Applicable schedule is interrupted.6. Communication: Parents are informed of students progress by telephone, mail, or as appropriate to the circumstances. Can be trusted to hold confidential matters private, Adheres to district policy to solve problems or to seek change _X__ Effective Observation Notes: Growth Needed ‘Mr. Heemstra has excellent assessment procedures and “Must Improve shares them with his parents. ‘Not Applicable