Student Teacher Observation

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I lost some of the verbiage as the sound kept cutting out. Sorry.

Student Teacher: Catherine Seng Observer: S. Swift

Cooperating Teacher: Jesse McDowell School: Hempstead
Date: March 24 Observation#: 6 Class & Grade : 11th & 12th
★fantastic +good ✓ witnessed at least 1 - needs work BLANK: not observed
Remember, not all items listed are expected to be covered every class period.
Lesson Design
defines objective
effectively assesses
uses guided practice
makes supplies/handouts readily available
Comments:
+opening with student sharing on theme
+paper, markers
+using projector for prompts
*“Building on your discussion” and options for response :-)
Classroom Management
greets students as they enter classroom
uses anticipatory set/visual of day’s agenda
effectively gets students’ attention
illustrates interest and enthusiasm
keeps students engaged
is aware of student behavior
is aware of student needs
treats students with respect
creates comfortable environment
maintains order
Comments:
*good job being present and not interrupting as they worked
*they seemed like a lovely group of gals

Lesson Presentation
starts lesson promptly
uses appropriate tone
uses appropriate pace
uses appropriate wait time
looks directly at students when talking & listening
refers to previous lesson(s)
presents lesson with familiarity
provides modeling
uses examples and/or analogies
explains lesson/directions clearly
adjusts lesson as necessary
writes clearly on board
uses technology effectively
moves around room to establish proximity
calls on and/or checks in with all students
monitors classroom while helping specific groups/individuals
clearly explains assignments and due dates
sums up lesson before bell
Comments:
+reconfiguring the room
+explanation of direction and guiding
+heads-up to start wrapping up thoughts; “minute or two…” “30 more seconds”
+reminding about names
+repeat process when moving on to next prompt
*own opinion is ok
Teacher/Student Interaction
balances teacher vs student talk time
gets students actively involved in the lesson
prompts, probes, redirects, encourages students, validates student responses
designs & monitors student-to-student interaction
uses various types of questioning activity-based, so no need here

Comments:
+”no rush” “may use your book”
+responding to their questions
+encouraging them to support their claims
*“I see some good effort being put in and I really appreciate that.”
*“I am so bad at spelling. Painful.” :-) Me too.
“Great job today”
*Talking to student about calling Mom so she can hear your tone.

I know a small class has its challenges, especially when it comes engaging in a lively conversation, but
not all classes learn well as such. This group of quiet girls seemed to be attentive and engaged, and that,
too, is fine! You did a better job of letting the quiet time simply be as it was; this takes practice too. Such
a great opportunity for these young women to get their opinions and voices so singularly heard.