Kutztown University Elementary Education Department

Clinical Experience In-Progress Formative Observation Instrument

_______ Lesson Observation ________ General Assessment
Student teacher: Thomas Pezzano Cooperating Teacher & School: Joe Potteiger Lauer’s Park Elementary
Subject: Science Time: 11:15-12:00 Date: February 8, 2021 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

2a. Displays knowledge of pedagogy in plan X

b. Displays knowledge of students through X

accommodations/differentiations in plan
c. Sets instructional outcomes evident in plan X

d. Use of resources, materials, technology, etc available and X

evident in plan
e. Designs coherent developmentally appropriate X
instruction
f. Designs measurable student assessment that aligns to X
standards, objectives, and instruction
The Classroom Environment – used for evidence during the lesson
a. Establishes and maintains respect and rapport for X
students
b. Creates an equitable culture for learning along with high X
expectations
c. Uses and maintains classroom procedures, including X
appropriate transitions
d. Sets behavioral expectations, monitors behavior, and X
uses positive classroom management techniques
e. Organizes a safe and equitable physical learning space X
Instruction – used for evidence during the lesson
a. Communicates effectively with students X
b. Uses a variety of critical thinking questions and promotes X
questions and discussion
c. Engages students in challenging learning tasks X
supported by scaffolding; pacing is appropriate
d. Integrates/records formative assessments throughout X
lesson and gives student feedback
e. Demonstrates flexibility and responsiveness by X
teaching to student needs
Professional Responsibilities– used for evidence before or during the lesson
a. Reflects accurately on teaching X
b. Communicates effectively with families X
c. Participates in building a supportive professional X
community
d. Displays high standards of professionalism –PA code X
(dress & demeanor, communication, relationships etc. are
professional), including punctuality & daily attendance

Supervisor / Mentor Teacher Signature____________________________ Student Teacher Signature_______________________

 Mr. Pezzano’s lesson went well. My only suggestion for him was to try and access prior knowledge of the
students at the start of the lesson. There was obviously a lot of planning that went into the lesson. Mr. Pezzano
also attended an IEP meeting. He reflected on his teaching and what changes he could make. He has built a
rapport with the students. And maintains consistent classroom routines. There was a formative assessment at
the end of the lesson to check student understanding.

Supervisor / Mentor Teacher Signature____________________________ Student Teacher Signature_______________________