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Clinical Field Experience A: Informal Observations

Aaron Mckee

Grand Canyon University College of Education

EAD-530 Improving Teacher Performance and Self-efficacy

Dr. Catherine Cisar

Due: December 14, 2022

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Summary of Observation Process and Experience

I used a walkthrough and informal observation process for teacher evaluation found in

the Ohio teacher evaluation system. This included a general form that highlighted specific

teaching elements that are not exhaustive but are likely to be encountered in a classroom

observation. These elements include things such as differentiation, communication strategies for

needs-based, differentiated learning goals, questioning techniques, effective use of instructional

time, Information presented in multiple formats, Teacher has both collaborative and whole class

learning opportunities (Walkthroughs/Informal Observations: Overview and Resources Ohio

Teacher Evaluation System 2.0, n.d.).

I set up an informal walkthrough ahead of time with two teachers and spent

approximately 10 minutes with each one. I made written observations using the general form

from the teacher evaluation system. Following each observation, I emailed the teacher with my

notes and a scanned copy of the informal walkthrough.

PSEL (Professional Standards for Educational Leaders) Standard 6 and Implications for

Future Practice’

I was able to deliver actionable feedback about the instruction I experienced as well as

other professional practices through a valid teacher evaluation system that involved supervision

and evaluation that supports the development of teachers’ knowledge, skills, and practice

(National Policy Board for Educational Administration, 2015).

As I experienced each of the observations, I believe that they each carried out an

adjustment for my future professional dispositions because I felt as though I was experiencing

the process with them. I was a learning partner in the classroom experience. My feedback for the
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teachers easily invited further conversations that will enrich our collegial friendships while also

challenging each other to our elevated level of expectations.

References:

National Policy Board for Educational Administration. (2015). Professional Standards for

Educational Leaders National Policy Board for Educational Administration FORMERLY

KNOWN AS ISLLC STANDARDS.

https://www.npbea.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Professional-Standards-for-

Educational-Leaders_2015.pdf

Walkthroughs/Informal Observations: Overview and Resources Ohio Teacher Evaluation System

2.0. (n.d.). https://education.ohio.gov/getattachment/Topics/Teaching/Educator-

Evaluation-System/Ohio-s-Teacher-Evaluation-System/OTES-2-0/

Walkthrough_Informal-Observation-Forms.pdf.aspx?lang=en-US