10/23/2017 Practicum Observation (Elementary)

Practicum Observation (Elementary)

Indicate the number that best indicates what is observed. 0 = unable to observe, 1 = weak, 2= below
average, 3 = average, 4=strong, 5 = superior

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Student Observing *

Abbigale Duncan

Name of Observer *

Ann Abel

School *

Rhea Valley Elementary

Grade *

Date of Observation *

10-23-17

Aims
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Aims

Clarity of aims
The purposes of the lesson are clear and relate to the Standards of Learning. They include the interests of
the students.

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Appropriateness of aims
Instruction is differentiated by content, process or product so that the aims are neither too easy nor too
difcult for the pupils. They are appropriate, and are accepted by the pupils.

0 1 2 3 4 5

Comments and Suggestions:

Plans for the semester are clear and specic.

Planning

Organization of the lesson

The individual parts of the lesson are clearly related to each other in an appropriate way. The total
organization facilitates what is to be learned.

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Selection of content
The content is appropriate for the aims of the lesson, the levels of the class and the teaching methods.

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Selection of materials
The specic instructional materials and human resources used are clearly related to the content of the
lesson and complement the selected methods of instruction.

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Comments and Suggestions:

Observation was during morning circle time and small group time. The morning
activities are part of the classroom routine with songs and counting and discussion
of how many days school has been in session.

Performance

Classroom climate
The climate of the classroom is positive and respectful.

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Beginning the lesson

Pupils come quickly to attention. They direct themselves to tasks to be accomplished.

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Clarity of presentation
The content of the lesson is presented so that it is understandable to the pupils. Different points of view
and specic illustrations are used when appropriate.

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Pacing of the lesson

Student learning time is maximized through the use of routines, smooth transitions and organized
procedures.

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Pupil participation and attention

The class is attentive and pupils actively participate in the lesson. Students perspectives are encouraged.

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Feedback
The teacher supplies appropriate feedback to student responses using scaffolding, prompting thought
processes, providing information, encouragement and afrmation.

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Language Modeling
The teacher facilitates oral language development through the use of conversations, open-ended
questions, repetition and extension, self and parallel talk and advanced language.

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Ending the lesson

The lesson is ended when the pupils have achieved the aims of instruction. There is a deliberate attempt
to tie together the planned and chance events of the lesson and relate them to the immediate and long-
range aims of instruction.

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Teacher-pupil rapport
The personal relationships between pupils and the teacher are harmonious and positive.

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Comments and Suggestions:

Small group included recognition of letters, both upper and lower case; matching of
sounds with letters and matching of letters to pictures that begin with that sound.
Pacing was good, materials readily available and students engaged.

Evaluation

Variety of evaluative procedures

The teacher devises and uses an adequate variety of procedures, both formal and informal, to evaluate
progress in all of the aims of instruction.

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Use of evaluation to improve teaching AND learning.

The results of evaluation are carefully reviewed by teacher and pupils for the purpose of improving
teaching and learning.

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Comments and Suggestions:

Evaluation in the small group setting is ongoing. Teacher is able to assist and
reinforce student learning on an individual basis.

Overall Comments and Suggestions:

Ms. Duncan has done a good job during this practicum experience. She has put in as
many hours as possible and knows the students and routines well. A job well done!

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