Tammy Mitchell GADS: 557 Supervision

Observation as Principal
Pre-Observation Conference Date & Time: 7/21/11 @ 8:40-8:50 Teacher:Melissa Tungate Topic of Mini Lesson: 6 most common mistakes in lesson plan writing Main Objective of mini lesson: Students will be able to identify 6 common mistakes and internalize those mistakes. The objective will be measured through a closure activity in color groups by identify 6 common mistake in small group. Specific teaching strategies/techniques to be observed: Access prior knowledge, groups will switch cards and check answers as they go through them. Finally, correct and add answers they didn t get. Focal point: check for understanding and closure. Check to see if each group can produce the 6 errors. Data collected for the focus: Number of times students provide correct answers; number of times groups provide correct answers. Data collecting instrument:observation with check list of 6 common errors. Instructional Delivery Narrative: Melissa stated the objective of today s lesson early on in her lesson (6 common mistakes in writing lesson plans). She split the class into groups based on their colors from the previous day. She provided time for groups to try to identify 6 common mistakes, assessing prior knowledge. Melissa circulates room and check on groups. To conclude the group work, she asks one member of each group to report on how many they could identify. Melissa then used a Power Point to teach the 6 common mistakes. She asks which groups got all 6 or 5 or 4 etc. and gave color groups points based on the number they got. Melissa used humor to keep the kids engaged and interested throughout. She concluded with a wrap-up that reviewed the objective. Melissa gave a place to find more resources. Post Observation: The tone of this meeting was very positive. Melissa and I discussed all the positive elements of her lesson. It was suggested that she use formative assessment to a greater degree. Assistance for improvement was offered if needed.

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As an Observer (observing Jeff and Camille) 3 strengths

y y y The pre-observation meeting was conducted in a positive manor where both the teacher and the supervisor were engaging in open communication. Clarifying questions were asked by the supervisor during the pre-observation and detailed answers were provided by the teacher The post-observation conference started on a positive note where the supervisor identified effective elements of the lesson. The discussion remained open and positive throughout.

2 suggestions
y y Be sure to identify a focus during the pre-conference so that you know exactly what the teacher would like you to monitor. Ask the teacher if they are in need any resources from (you) the supervisor to enhance their instruction.

1 development idea
y Review the lesson plan before the pre-conference meeting to see if the objectives of the lesson line up.

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Summative Evaluation Report

Your lesson contained elements of effective instruction and positive relations with your students. Your objective of the lesson was stated early on in the lesson and students were engaged in group work. The use of technology in presenting the material kept students engaged. As noted above, your performance was generally satisfactory, but the area of assessment is in need of improvement. You are encouraged to observe department peers and take not of their formative assessment strategies, update your knowledge of formative assessment through reading the suggested journal articles, and integrate formative assessment in each lesson. By reviewing some pedagogical knowledge and viewing some appropriate models, it is possible for you to make an improvement and boost your rating to satisfactory.