Kutztown University Elementary Education Department

Clinical Experience In-Progress Formative Observation Instrument

_____1__ Lesson Observation _______ General Assessment
Student teacher ___Kailey Smith_ Cooperating Teacher & School ___Pamela A. Roberts_
Subject ELA-Text Features/Biography Flipbook Small Groups__ Time _9:45-11:15 Date _3/23/21_ KU Supervisor_ Dr.
Amy Kennedy_
Not Met Acceptable Proficient N/A Evidence
Planning and Preparation – used for evidence before the lesson
1a. Displays knowledge of content in plan X Miss Smith provided key
knowledge needed in her
lesson plan as written in
in section III.
2a. Displays knowledge of pedagogy in plan X Miss Smith provided key
knowledge needed in her
lesson plan as written in
in section III.
b. Displays knowledge of students through X Miss smith noted
accommodations/differentiations in plan accommodations in
Section IV D for students
who need them.
c. Sets instructional outcomes evident in plan X Miss Smith notes
outcomes in section IV E.
d. Use of resources, materials, technology, etc available and X Miss Smith listed her
evident in plan platforms and resources
in Section II of her plan.
e. Designs coherent developmentally appropriate X 3e: Miss Smith has read
instruction all IEP SDI’s and ELL Can
Do Descriptors to design
and differentiated her
lessons.
f. Designs measurable student assessment that aligns to X Exit tickets are developed
standards, objectives, and instruction for feedback and sorting
activities measure
student understanding.
A self-checking rubric
needs to be provided
next time for the
benchmark group.
The Classroom Environment – used for evidence during the lesson
a. Establishes and maintains respect and rapport for X Miss Smith fielded
students questions in a friendly
and respectful manor in
which students
interacted freely and
respectfully.
b. Creates an equitable culture for learning along with high X The Biography Flip Book
expectations Project demonstrated
Miss Smith’s dedication
to holding her students

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 to a high standard of
hard work and effort to
complete the project
slides.
c. Uses and maintains classroom procedures, including X Classroom rules are
appropriate transitions established visual and
spoken orally.
Redirections were given
as a “friendly” reminder.
Links are sent by the
“Teacher Assistant” of
that group which allows
the lesson to flow and
remain vigorous.
d. Sets behavioral expectations, monitors behavior, and Links are sent by the
uses positive classroom management techniques X “Teacher Assistant” of
that group which allows
the lesson to flow and
remain vigorous.
Minute to minute
questions are given to
keep students
accountable.
e. Organizes a safe and equitable physical learning space X The lesson provides
students with Jamboard
links and Google slides
which give each student
equal access to learning
platforms needed to
complete the research
project.
Instruction – used for evidence during the lesson
a. Communicates effectively with students X Explanations of lesson
are stated, and a warm-
up is provided to
motivate students.
Directions and
expectations are clear
and displayed with
visuals and expectations.
b. Uses a variety of critical thinking questions and promotes X Exceptional-Uses
questions and discussion excellent questioning
strategies to evoke
meaningful student
answers and
connections. -Text to
Self-Connections
Student response in
approaching group: “I am
wondering about older

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 pictures and younger
pictures of their life”-
Miss Smith responds,
“Yes, text features, such
as pictures, show the
beginning of their lives
and the end of their live.
c. Engages students in challenging learning tasks X Miss Smith provided
supported by scaffolding; pacing is appropriate sorting activities for each
group to measure
student understanding.
d. Integrates/records formative assessments throughout Google Forms and
lesson and gives student feedback X Jamboards provided
checkpoints of student
understanding.
e. Demonstrates flexibility and responsiveness by X Miss Smith is exceptional
teaching to student needs in “circling back” when a
student did not
understand
Professional Responsibilities– used for evidence before or during the lesson
a. Reflects accurately on teaching X Miss Smith reflects and
debriefs with me prior to
school and after school.
b. Communicates effectively with families X Developing-Virtual setting
c. Participates in building a supportive professional X Developing-Virtual setting
community
d. Displays high standards of professionalism –PA code X Miss Smith is extremely
(dress & demeanor, communication, relationships etc. are professional. Her
professional), including punctuality & daily attendance communication skills are
superior. Here
punctuality and
attendance are
exceptional.
Give evidence for the scores.

Miss Smith taught three small groups virtually. The skill addressed in the lesson was recognizing text features and
how they can help us gather information to create a biography flipbook. In these three groups there are vast
learning abilities and exceptionalities. Each group received 30 minutes of instruction.

For group 1(ELL/SLED), Miss Smith provided sorting activities heavily scaffolded with pictures and arrows
pointing out Text features in a sample biography. She asked questions about why text features would help them.
The pictures and activities were engaging and fun. The group was provided with a checkpoint slide, to check for
student understanding before going on. The lesson ended with Miss Smith asking each student who choose to
research. The student then inserted that picture into their slide. Miss Smith’s learning goals were clearly stated
before and after her lesson.

For the Benchmark Group 2, Miss Smith provided a sorting activity of examples and non-examples of biographies
to see what they understood about the subject. Next, she provided students with pictures and arrows pointing out
Text features in a sample biography. Miss Smith provided an engaging activity where the student had to drag
sticky notes with text feature names next to actual snipped text features from texts. She asked questions about why
authors chose to include text features for readers. The pictures and activities were engaging and fun. The group

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 was provided with a search platform, Duckster.com, and independent time to use to find a person to use in their
biography flipbook. Students were also presented with a checkpoint slide, to ensure student understanding before
going on. The lesson ended with Miss Smith asking each student who choose someone to research. The student
then inserted a picture of that person into their slide. Students were also provided with an additional slide to take
notes. Miss Smith’s learning goals were clearly stated before and after her lesson.

For the Approaching group 3(ELL/SLED Miss Smith provided a sorting activity of examples and non-examples of
biographies to see what they understood about the subject. Next, she provided students with pictures and arrows
pointing out Text features in a sample biography. Miss Smith provided an engaging activity where the student had
to drag sticky notes with text feature names next to actual snipped text features from texts. She asked questions
about why authors chose to include text features for readers. The pictures and activities were engaging and fun.
Miss Smith demonstrated the search platform, Duckster.com, to help students understand how to find a person to
use in their biography flipbook. As a whole group, Miss Smith went through the checkpoint slide to ensure student
understanding before going on. The lesson ended with Miss Smith asking each student who choose someone to
research. The student then inserted a picture of that person into their slide. Miss Smith’s learning goals were
clearly stated before and after her lesson.

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