Supervisor

Visit # 3 Evaluation

Visit Date:
02/24/2016
Visit Time:
01:57 PM - 02:50 PM
Classes Observed:
Math Gr 7
General Comments:
Olivia continues to perform at a high level during her professional semester. She has established great rapport with the students and they fully respec
period due to well planned and delivered lessons. Olivia is becoming an excellent math teacher and has a bright future in the classroom.
Conference Held:
Olivia presented a lesson on probability. Well-designed lesson including modeling, guided and independent practice along with effective partner activ
manipulative to model the probability examples. Transitions were smooth between activities making full use of class time. Recommend continued aw
teacher instead of the bell.
A. The Learner and Learning
Current Standing: 4
#

Ratings

Indicator

COMMEND

Plans and delivers developmentally appropriate instruction

N/A

Consults a variety of sources (e.g., student records, counselors, resource specialists, parent conferences, test results, and
other diagnostic tools) to determine the learning needs and capabilities of individual students

N/A

Differentiates instruction appropriately for specific needs of learners

N/A

Persists in helping all students achieve success

N/A

Brings multiple perspectives to the discussion of content, including attention to learners' personal, family and
community experiences and cultural norms

N/A

Designs instruction to build on learners' prior knowledge and experiences

COMMEND

Displays consistency in dealing with behavior in the least disruptive manner, utilizing appropriate positive and negative
consequences

COMPETENT

Demonstrates positive rapport with a diverse student population

N/A

Understands and respects a diverse student/parent population and helps all students learn respect for the traditions
and cultures of others

10

COMMEND

Uses appropriate nonverbal communication

11

COMMEND

Provides a learning environment which includes high time-on-task and active engagement

12

COMMEND

Promotes a classroom environment that is caring and supportive to all students

13

COMMEND

Organizes and maintains the physical environment of the classroom in a pleasant and orderly manner conducive to
student learning and safety

14

COMMEND

Monitors students' behaviors and activities in the classroom at all times

15

COMMEND

Handles multiple tasks, intrusions and distractions while maintaining the flow of the lesson

16

COMMEND

Teaches and reinforces classroom expectations, rules, routines and procedures fairly

B. Content

Current Standing: 3.5

Ratings

Indicator

17

COMMEND

Demonstrates content area knowledge

18

COMPETENT

Keeps abreast of new ideas and understandings in the field

19

COMMEND

Effectively uses multiple representations and explanations that capture key ideas in the discipline, guides learners
through learning progressions and promotes each learner's achievements of content standards

20

COMPETENT

Engages students in learning experiences in the discipline(s) that encourage learners to understand, question and
analyze ideas from diverse perspectives using standards of evidence

21

COMMEND

Creates opportunities for students to learn and practice content language

22

COMMEND

Provides a real world context for lesson content

23

COMPETENT

Demonstrates pedagogical knowledge relevant to the discipline

C. Instructional Practice

Current Standing: 3.75

Ratings

Indicator

24

COMMEND

Creates lessons that encourage students to think creatively and critically and to solve problems

25

COMMEND

Develops clear lesson plans which include objectives, materials, activities, adaptations/modifications and evaluation
techniques based on the curriculum

26

N/A

Develops clear long-term instruction plans (e.g. units and/or modules) which include objectives, materials, activities,
adaptations/modifications and evaluation techniques based on the curriculum

27

COMPETENT

Selects materials and activities consistent with the objectives of the lesson and students' diverse abilities resulting in
appropriate adaptations and modifications

28

COMMEND

Applies the appropriate scope and sequence of objectives for teaching the curriculum (national, state and/or local
standards)

29

COMMEND

Uses available educational technologies for effective instruction

30

COMMEND

Provides opportunities for all students to successfully apply or practice knowledge and skills learned

31

N/A

Designs assessments that align with learning objectives

32

N/A

Effectively uses multiple and appropriate types of assessment data to identify each student's learning needs and to
develop differentiated learning experiences

33

N/A

Maintains clear and reasonable work standards and due dates

34

N/A

Makes changes in instruction based on feedback from multiple classroom assessment sources

35

COMMEND

Gives constructive and frequent feedback to students on their learning

36

N/A

Balances the use of formative and summative assessment as appropriate to support, verify and document learning

37

COMPETENT

Accomplishes smooth and orderly transitions between parts of the lesson

38

COMPETENT

Communicates clearly to all students the objective and purpose of each lesson

39

COMMEND

Conducts class with poise, confidence and enthusiasm

40

COMPETENT

Maximizes instructional learning time by working with students individually as well as in small or whole groups

41

COMMEND

Gives clear directions

42

COMMEND

Provides focus on important points and checks for understanding

43

COMPETENT

Uses a variety of effective and appropriate instructional strategies and resources

44

COMMEND

Encourages participation from all students through effective questioning strategies (e.g., equal distribution, level
variation, adequate wait time, probing and clue giving, and appropriate correctives and feedback)

45

COMMEND

Presents lessons in a clear, logical and sequential manner

D. Professional Responsibility

Current Standing: 3.75

Ratings

Indicator

46

N/A

Models and teaches safe, legal and ethical use of information and technology

47

COMMEND

Demonstrates maturity and accepts constructive criticism in a positive manner

48

N/A

Knows and follows school policies and shares in the general responsibilities and duties associated with teaching (e.g.,
attendance, discipline, hall duty)

49

COMMEND

Listens carefully to all students then responds in a professional manner

50

COMPETENT

Practices self-evaluation and reflection

51

COMMEND

Maintains confidentiality at all levels

52

COMPETENT

Implements the recommendations from evaluations of professional performance

53

COMMEND

Demonstrates effective interpersonal skills

54

COMMEND

Maintains a consistently positive and professional demeanor

55

COMPETENT

Communicates effectively, appropriately and professionally in all forms and to all audiences