PRACTICUM OBSERVATION FORM

Pre Professional: Brandella Fanus Observation Date: 11/1/19

Observer Signature: KW Course: Practicum
School: Whispering Pines School Cooperating Teacher: Mr. Jones
Group Size: 4 Grade Level: Unique Skills, EBD Center
Time Frame: 45 minutes Lesson Plan Topic: Problem Solving
FEAPs Applying Developing Beginning Not Using
Instructional Design and Lesson Planning
1.A. Aligns instruction with state-adopted standards at the appropriate level of rigor X

1.B. Sequences lessons and concepts to ensure coherence and required prior knowledge X

1.C. Designs instruction for students to achieve mastery X

1.E. Uses a variety of data, independently, and in collaboration with colleagues, to evaluate X
learning outcomes, adjust planning and continuously improve the effectiveness of the lessons

1.F. Develops learning experiences that require students to demonstrate a variety of X

applicable skills and competencies
Lesson plan aligned with Florida Standards. Activated prior knowledge at
Actionable Feedback Specific to Instructional Design and Lesson Planning:
the beginning of the lesson with a Do Now writing prompt: Is cooperation a necessary skill for success? Why / Why not? Recommendation:
You need to revisit the areas of the lesson plan that I mentioned earlier this week. These sections are still missing the required information.
Please see the email I sent you on 10/30, as well as the lesson plan template in the TEP Handbook for details.

The Learning Environment

2.A. Organizes, allocates, and manages the resources of time, space, and attention X

X
2.B. Manages individual and class behaviors through a well-planned management system

2.C. Conveys high expectations to all students X

2.D. Respects students’ cultural linguistic and family background X
2.E. Models clear, acceptable oral and written communication skills X
2.F. Maintains a climate of openness, inquiry, fairness and support X
2.H. Adapts the learning environment to accommodate the differing needs and diversity of X
students
2.I. Utilizes current and emerging assistive technologies that enable students to participate in X
high-quality communication interactions and achieve their educational goals
 At the beginning of the lesson, there was a student with challenging behaviors. You
Actionable Feedback Specific to the Learning Environment:
followed his behavior intervention plan, ignored the behaviors, and did not reinforce them. You allowed the behavior tech to work one-on-one
with the student, which eventually resulted in his removal from the classroom. Your lesson was hands-on and engaging. The students moved
around the classroom and worked with partners. Recommendation: At the beginning of the lesson, have more command of the classroom.
Having an initial greeting with the students would help with this.

Instructional Delivery and Facilitation

Recommendation:
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3.E. Relate and integrate the subject matter with other disciplines and life experiences

3.F. Employ higher-order questioning techniques X

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3.G. Apply varied instructional strategies and resources, including appropriate technology,
to provide comprehensible instruction, and to teach for student understanding

3.I. Support, encourage, and provide immediate and specific feedback to students to X
promote student achievement
Actionable Feedback Specific to Instructional Delivery and Facilitation:

Students participated in a variety of activities. You provided opportunities for multi-sensory learning. Activities took place in and outside of
the classroom setting. Recommendation: Please make sure your written lesson plan reflects all of the activities you facilitated. For example,
the students did a post-it activity, but I did not see that in your lesson plan. Students went outside, but that was not in the lesson plan.

Assessment
4.B. Designs and aligns formative and summative assessments that match learning X
objectives and lead to mastery
4.C. Uses a variety of assessment tools to monitor student progress, achievement and X
learning gains
4.D. Modifies assessments and testing conditions to accommodate learning styles and X
varying levels of knowledge
Actionable Feedback Specific to Assessment:

The assessment section of your lesson plan does not reflect your formative and summative assessment measures.

Continuous Professional Improvement

 5.B. Examines and uses data-informed research to improve instruction and student X
achievement
Professional Responsibility and Ethical Conduct
6.D. Identify and apply policies and procedures for the safe, appropriate, and ethical use of X
technologies.
Professionalism
Dresses in appropriate attire for the P-12 classroom and/or setting. X
Arrives on time and is fully prepared to begin lesson. X
Communicates with cooperating teacher, school faculty, and administration in an X
appropriate manner and respectful tone.
Your Cooperating Teacher speaks highly of you. He states that you continuously
Actionable Feedback Specific to Professionalism-Related Domains:
ask questions and want to learn all that you can. This is a great quality for a teacher to possess. Thank you for representing TEP out in the
field. I am glad you had the opportunity to complete hours in this unique setting.

Summative Actionable Feedback on Lesson Plan and Observation:

Please refer to above comments for specific feedback and recommendations.