AMAGANSETT SCHOOL CLASSROOM OBSERVATION REPORT Name: Grade/Subject: Spanish - 3" grade Pre-announced Observation: _X. Date and Time: February 7, 2011 12:40 PM Un-announced Observation: Observer: Eleanor Tritt No, of Students Assigned: ___15, Observation Length: Full_X___ Partial Lesson Topic: Using adjectives in English to describe oneself and translating in Spanish Coding: ~~ Excellent S—Satisfactory U— Unsatisfactory VG-Very Good NI-Needs Improvement NA-Not Applicable I TEACHER CHARACTERISTICS: COMMENTS A. Poise ___VG___ B.Voice __VG__ C. Speech ___VG__ I. INSTRUCTIONAL SKILLS: A. Appearance of Room __NA__ B. Instructional Environment __vG__ C. Organization & Presentation of Lesson —_ D. Communicates Objective of Lesson EL E. Knowledge of Subject Matter _VvG_ F, Preparation of Students for Lesson __vG__ G. Use of Questioning Techniques by Teacher _VG__ H, Skills in Handling Students Questions. = _VG____ 1. Class Management __vG__ J. Motivation and Development of Positive Attitudes Toward Subject Matter EK. Respect of Opinions of Others E L. Rapport with Students Ee M, Provision for Individual Differences © _VG__ N. Use of Resource Materials and Aids = __VG_ 0. Lesson Summary Ss P. Plans, Monitors, Assesses Learning __vG__ Q. Modeling __vG__ R. Guided Practice __vG__ S. Independent Practice NAL T. Pupil Interest EL U. Pupil Participation EB V. Lesson Plan Book NA W. Mark Book COMMENTS: - vegan the lesson which began immediately after lunch, with students playing the “Macarena Freeze” dance. Students took tums leading the class. Two students were allowed to sit out the dance, while working at their desks. then explained to students that they would move to the back of the room and sit on the rug surrounding the easel. Rules of proper behavior were reviewed. Students moved appropriately to the area explained that students would be writing about themselves, part of an autobiography, by selecting adjectives that described them, Students discussed the meaning of adjectives. asked the students to suggest some possible words. She guided them to use positive, expressive words when they suggested words such as crazy or rad. She emphasized they were to describe their personalities, not how they looked. nodeled the process by displaying an acrostic with her name and adjectives she had chosen. Students then moved to their desks and began to select their descriptive words. distributed a selection of words to assist them in their choices and 2 webs to be used during this 2 day unit. Students had a dictionary to use for reference, Students worked on their words while circulated around the room to assist. At 1:10 PM tured on Spanish music to play in the background while students worked. As she worked with students, 1 made individual suggestions to students and corrected words as necessary.At the end of the lesson, students returned materials then led the class in reflecting on and assessing their work for the day, including categories such as 1” voice, raising hands, self-control, listening etc. Students earned 2 letters for the day. Il. POST OBSERVATION CONFERENCE: Recommendations and/or Additional Comments oordinated the content of this lesson with the classroom teacher. Students therefore had the opportunity to reinforce their use and understanding of adjectives while learning Spanish vocabulary. It was apparent that the students thoroughly enjoyed the activities through out the lesson. The lesson was well timed and allowed students movement, activity to practice listening skills and a topic that they were fully engaged with, has worked hard on mastering the integration of strategies that have been developed by each teacher. She works with each classroom teacher to coordinate content and methods. This is a complex task for a new teacher to lear and is well on the way to making these transitions seamless. cis focusing on enhancing classroom ‘management skills and is eager to adapt strategies that she observes as she moves throughout the school, In addition to her direct classroom work, 1has volunteered to be responsible for posting information on our teacher intranet and to assist other teachers in various tasks, She isa positive force throughout the school and has been very successful as an active member of Various teams. She solicits recommendations and is consistently receptive to suggestions. Keep up the good work! Teacher's Signature: Date: 2/14 / U Observer's Signature: AlHn, Dud Date: / (7/1 Note: These signatures indicate that the teacher and the evaluator together have discussed this report. It does not necessarily denote agreement with all factors of the evaluation. Teachers are encouraged to make appropriate comments regarding this report. ‘ps-server\adminisration Scho! Suff'STAFF INFOICLASSROOM OBSERVATION REPORT doc