OBSERVATION FEEDBACK FORM OF STUDENT TEACHER

Division of Education
Office of Certification and Field Experience
Date:
Student Teacher
Grade:
Subject:
School:
District:

April 7, 2016
Victoria Perry
Second Grade
Language Arts/Science
Carteret School
Bloomfield

Mandatory Signatures:
College Supervisor and or Cooperating Teacher / Student Teacher Signature

Evaluation of Personnel may be based on the evidence from observation, input from other supervisors,
documentation, discussions, and the effectiveness of the staff person in implementing the state standards.
This form contributes directly to the mid-year and end of semester summary evaluations.

CODES: L4-Exemplary Practice L3-Basic Competence L2-Limited Competence L1-Exhibits Difficulty NO-Not
Observed

1. LEARNER DEVELOPMENT developmentally appropriate lessons, interacts

with learners with sensitivity to developmental, cultural, linguistic and social differences

L4

L3

L2

L1

NO

Victorias lesson on Earth Day and ways to protect the Earth was very well planned and connected
language arts with science.
2. LEARNING DIFFERENCES inclusive learning environment, multicultural
L4 L3 L2 L1 NO
content and perspectives, individual differences respected, individual needs met, strategies to
support ELL students, materials reflect an equitable portrayal of diversity

Students needs were met in this lesson. The students were able to express their thoughts by writing
their own pledge telling how they want to help save the Earth.
3. LEARNING ENVIRONMENT demonstrates general warmth, caring and
L4 L3 L2 L1 NO
respect, effective classroom management, considers physical space and resources to optimize
learning activities, uses instructional time effectively, learners actively participating, learners
assume responsibility, positive peer relationships and collaboration, learner displays interest and
enthusiasm, hands on activities

Victoria has a wonderful rapport with the children. She is kind and thoughtful and is aware of
individual needs. She read the story, Miss Foxs Class Goes Green to the children on the rug.
Students were actively involved in the discussion and were encouraged to turn and talk with a partner
to share thoughts and ideas throughout the story.
4. CONTENT KNOWLEDGE- activities develop critical thinking and problem
L4 L3 L2 L1 NO
solving in content area, knowledge and command of subject matter

Victorias lesson was well planned and organized. She researched literature about Earth Day that was
grade level appropriate. She created a template for an Earth Day pledge to be displayed on a hall
bulletin board.
5. APPLICATION OF CONTENT- interdisciplinary learning experiences,
L4 L3 L2 L1 NO
learners apply content knowledge to solve real world problems, use technological tools,
communicate knowledge through a variety of forms (oral, written, etc.) literacy activities within
content areas, activities promote and value development of quantitative reasoning

Victoria had the children recall all the ways to help save the Earth from the story, Miss Foxs Class
Goes Green. She listed the ways on the smart board. The students were asked to choose a way to save
the earth and write a pledge in a complete sentence on a teacher made template.
6. ASSESSMENT- appropriate formative and summative assessments,

continuous
assessment evident, meaningful and specific feedback provided, assessment used to
differentiate instruction, modifies and adjusts instruction

L4

L3

L2

L1

NO

Victoria provided students with positive feedback when they recalled events and details from the
story. She had the class show thumbs up or down to check for understanding.
7. PLANNING FOR INSTRUCTION- appropriate instructional materials
L4 L3 L2 L1 NO
selected to meet the needs of all learners, achieve objectives, integration of technology, lessons
well organized and follow a carefully sequenced development of high level student learning

Victoria started the lesson with a story about Earth Day. She used the smart board to list ways to save
the Earth. She asked higher level questions such as, In what ways do you think the Earth is
important? and What did it mean when the author says, Miss Foxs class is going green? The children
wrote a pledge to help save the Earth on a template. They also drew a picture of the Earth and colored
it in and glued their pledge onto the middle of the Earth.
8. INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES- instructional activities achieve
L4 L3 L2 L1 NO
objectives of the lesson, effective questions to facilitate deep understanding of content (higher
order thinking), teacher serves as instructor, coach, facilitator, models metacognitive
processes(think alouds, questioning), variety of appropriate materials and resources to achieve
objectives

Victoria clearly stated the lesson objective. The objective was achieved by implementing a well
planned lesson. The children were actively engaged in the lesson by listening to a story, recalling
events from the story, turning and talking with a partner for sharing thoughts, writing complete
sentences, and drawing the Earth for a bulletin board display.
9. PROFESSIONAL LEARNING & ETHICAL PRACTICE
L4 L3 L2 L1 NO
evidence of reflective practice for improvement of professional practice , evidence of
maintaining and analyzing accurate student records, appropriate professional demeanor, reflects
upon and uses constructive suggestions, demonstrates effective reading, writing, speaking,
mathematics, and technology skills,

Victoria checks homework, takes attendance, grades math, comprehension, and spelling tests, and
records grades on a record sheet as well as on the computer program, Gradebook. She accompanies
the cooperating teacher on parent teacher conferences. Victoria assists the cooperating teacher on
conducting Teacher College Assessments and completing Gifted and Talented Assessment forms. She
is also responsible for teaching reading, writing, spelling, and math lessons. She helped plan and
organize the second grade field trip to Abmas Farm in Wykoff, NJ.
10. LEADERSHIP & COLLABORATION works with other school
L4 L3 L2 L1 NO
professionals to plan and jointly facilitate learning to address diverse needs of learners, evidence
of contributing by voluntarily offering assistance and participating in school/district events

Victoria attends PLC meeting s to discuss second grade curriculum, staff meetings, Balanced Literacy
Workshops, and ELA Curriculum Committee meetings. She participates in school theme days and
attends social events such as school luncheons. She shares her knowledge of the second grade
curriculum with grade level partners.
11. PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY Fosters and maintains a classroom L4 L3 L2 L1 NO
environment which protects students from sexually, physically, verbally, or emotionally
harassing behavior by action in a sound and professionally responsible manner

Victoria always conducts herself in a professional manner. She treats all the children with kindness
and respect. She interacts with all staff members in a very positive way.

Supervisor/Cooperating Teacher Signature _____________________________

Date __________

Student Teachers Signature _________________________________________

Date __________