3Wesleyan College

Lab Course Observation Instrument (LCOI)

___ EDU 420/490 Alternate TCOI Assignment #3: Kyaria Walker, Science Acquired Traits Dr. Kaye Hlavaty
KEY: N/P= Not Present or applicable 1 = Emerging 2 = Developing 3 = Proficient 4 = Exemplary

Numeric Operations with Decimals Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes

NP 1 2 3 4 Observation Proficiencies TCOI
X 1) Lesson planning, preparation and organization are evident. II-3b II-3b
X 2) Materials are organized and distributed efficiently. II-5a; II-5b II-5a; II-5b
X 3) Various and appropriate resources are utilized II-3b II-3b
X 4) The purpose of the lesson is articulated (communicated to the students). I-2b I-2b
X 5) Sound knowledge of the content is evident. I-1a I-1a
X 6) The lesson is designed to accommodate a variety of student abilities and learning I-1b; II-4b; II-4c I-1b; II-4b; II-4c
styles.
X 7) “Real world” connections are addressed in the lesson. I-1b I-1b
X 8) Objectives are measurable and relevant. I-1b I-1b
X 9) Students are given clear directions and demonstrate a readiness to complete the II-4b II-4b
assignments/assessments.
X 10) Assistance is provided to individuals or groups as needed. I-2b I-2b
X 11) Adequate feedback and encouragement are provided to the students. II-5c; II-6a; II-6b;II- II-5c; II-6a; II-6b;II-6c
6c
X 12) Knowledge of the students’ background and performance is used to assist in III-7a; III-7b; III-7c III-7a; III-7b; III-7c
developing activities and assessments.
X 13) Assessments are aligned to the lesson objectives. III-7a; III-7b; III-7c III-7a; III-7b; III-7c

X 14) Candidate closes lesson effectively (eg: Provides students an opportunity to self- III-8a; III-8b; III-8c III-8a; III-8b; III-8c
assess)
X 15) High academic expectations are communicated to students. II-3a II-3a
X 16) Students are treated fairly and equitably. II-6a; II-6b; II-6c II-6a; II-6b; II-6c

X 17) The classroom environment is supportive of learning. II-5a; II-5b; II-5a; II-5b;
X 18) Transitions are effective II-5a; II-5b II-5a; II-5b
X 19) The candidate speaks and writes standard English clearly, correctly and distinctly. II-3a II-3a
x 20) Effective classroom management skills are evident. II-5a; II-5b; II-5c II-5a; II-5b; II-5c

A plan of action addressing any area where a ‘1’ was received should be submitted within one week of signing this form.
“NP” (not present) is not a “0” score. This should only be used when an area was not included in the observed lesson.

Observation notes are on the following page(s)

 REVISION: (12/10/17)

OBSERVATION COMMENTS:

• Good introduction to the lesson; included a brief review/connection to the previous lesson.
• Great emphasis on key words and terms.
• Great explanation of acquired traits vs. learned behaviors.
• Be sure to include plans for differentiation; for example, after you look at the completed work you will host a video for the students
that need additional instruction.
• The examples made real world connections that were very applicable to the students.
• Your voice tone is really good; so engaging to the students viewing the video.
• Great manipulation of the slides; no time was lost for transitions.
• I tried the link for joinmyquiz but it didn’t work; perhaps it timed out.
• Strong closing.

Your lessons have been so good; I hope that your teacher is sharing these with the students.

_____________________________/______________ Dr. Kaye Hlavaty (electronic signature) ____/_04/18/2020_

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