Observation Record – Internship I
Winthrop University – Richard W. Riley College of Education
Internship I Intern: Mentor:
Ella Rayl Grade 1 Ms. Whiteaker
Observer: Content/Topic:
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Supervisor  Mentor  Site-based Science - seeds
ADEPT Domain (competencies below are
required to meet expectations of Internship I)
1.1 Creates standards-based lessons in
accordance with the requirements of
the discipline, including learning
objectives that are measurable,
rigorous, and align with the standards
Planning
1.2 Designs, selects, or modifies
assessments that are aligned with lesson
objectives
1.3 Uses data from formative, diagnostic,
and summative assessments to guide
instructional planning
1.4 Plans differentiated instruction to
address diverse learning needs
2.1 Effectively communicates appropriately
challenging expectations to learners
2.2 Differentiates instruction to meet the
needs of diverse learners
2.3 Demonstrates a thorough command of
the content taught and appropriately
addresses learner
questions/misunderstandings related to
the content
Instruction
2.4 Measures student mastery by using
assessment strategies with established
performance criteria
2.5 Provides specific and timely instructional
feedback to students pertaining to
stated outcomes
2.6 Uses appropriate voice tone and pacing
to manage instruction/environment
effectively
2.7 Implements strategies that address the
needs of learners from diverse cultural
and/or linguistic backgrounds
3.1 Maintains a physically safe
educational environment conducive to
learning
3.2 Maintains a respectful, inclusive
environment through which
interactions (teacher/student, student/
Environment
student) acknowledge and celebrate
diverse backgrounds and cultures
3.3 Creates environments that promote
positive social interaction and
collaboration in the learning
environment
3.4 Manages instructional routines and
transitions efficiently and in an orderly
manner
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Observation date: ✔ Announced
Oct. 7, 2022 8:13 - 8:40  Unannounced
Lesson Approach:  Co-Teaching
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✔ Solo Teaching
Evaluative Comments (evaluate the candidate’s This Overall
performance based upon the criteria of each ADEPT Observation performance in
domain for the observation period AND the overall Internship I thus
experience thus far) far
The lesson submitted by Ms. Rayl
provided a good glimpse of the
learning activities during the lesson.
✔ Satisfactory ✔ Satisfactory
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The objectives matched the state
standards. The lesson planned for
differentiated instruction for 5
learners in the class.  Unsatisfactory  Unsatisfactory
At 8:13 you were finishing up the morning routine. You were helping the
students sound out and spell the work thirty-eight. you did a great job of
sounding out each sound. At 8:14 you asked the students to go back to
their seats and get out their science books. You then stated what they
were going to learn in science. You then showed them a brief video of a
flower wilting. You then asked the students why it happened. You then
fielded answers. Next you instructed them to write a sentence about why
it happenened in their text book. You then used the prometheon board to
wirite a sample sentence. You brought in language arts by stating that
sunlight was a compound word. You also discussed the silent e. You
then went around the room and placed a stamped a smiley on finished
work. You reminded them to include punctuation at the end of the
sentence. At 8:19 you asked them to turn to page 74. You then read the ✔ Satisfactory ✔ Satisfactory
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first paragraph for them. Next you stated that they would watch a video
about a seed. You discussed two questions on the page and listed two
sentences for them to writie in their books. You then placed a smiley on
each page when the students had finished. You then asked them to turn
to the next page. You then read the statements on the page for the
students. Pupils then had to ciricle the correct statement. You fgave
timely feedback. Your voice projects well and has appropriate tone ad a  Unsatisfactory  Unsatisfactory
positive vibe. You praied studnets as appropriate. You did a great job of
leading studnets to the corect spelling durimg morning work by sounding
out the letters.
The environment was safe and conducive for
learning. You addressed students by name and
respected each student. You managed routines
in an efficient and orderly manner. You used lots
of technology and eveything went smoothly with
✔ Satisfactory ✔ Satisfactory
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no unnatural pauses. The lesson was conducted
in an upbeat positive manner. Student questions
were addressed promptly and correctly. Your
classroom was respectful and inclusive. I like the
way that you are always positive and prepared.  Unsatisfactory  Unsatisfactory
You did a nice job of staying positive with a
student who is often less engaged.
 4.1 Effectively co-teaches with the mentor
teacher
Ella follows guidelines of the school
4.2 Establishes professional relationships and district. External
with school personnel and students communicationis are always correct
4.3 Demonstrates effective verbal and timely. Ella uses self-reflection
communication that is appropriate for
intended audience and uses standard to grow as a professional teacher.
English Ella is responsible and deidcated to
4.4 Demonstrates effective external written her students. She is prepared and
communication that is appropriate for
Professionalism

the intended audience and uses

organized each day. Ella is ✔ Satisfactory
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standard English receptive to feedback. Ella always
4.5 Adheres to university/school/district/ conducts herself in a professional
state rules, Standards of Conduct for manner. Her dress and demeanor
South Carolina Educators, and FERPA  Unsatisfactory  Unsatisfactory
requirements and acts appropriately are a great example for the students
when faced with legal issues with in the class.
children
4.6 Demonstrates professional responsibility
4.7 Is receptive to constructive criticism
from mentor teacher, university
supervisor, and administrators and
incorporates feedback
4.8 Uses self-reflection to evaluate and
improve professional practice
(specific competencies vary by program area) Content was presented without error and you
• Presents content without error in provided meaningful feedback. You connected ✔ Satisfactory ✔ Satisfactory
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both verbal and written format your science lesson to ELA in three different
Content

• Provides meaningful, content-
based feedback
• Attempts connections with prior
learning and/or other content
areas
cases today. Great Work. Ella knows the content
she is teaching. Ella has a natural "teacher
ability". The classroom setting is a great match
for her skills, dispositions and knowledge.  Unsatisfactory  Unsatisfactory

Specific strengths: Required actions for improvement:

Organized, proficient, helpful and poised.
Good connection to ELA in this science lesson.
Efficient and smooth tranisitions with very little
down-time. Students were engaged with the Suggested actions for improvement:
lesson. State your positive expectations for learning at
the start of the lesson.

Teacher candidate initials the statements below:

X
______ I received an explanation of the feedback from this observation during the post-observation conference.

______ My performance in the experience thus far has been discussed and I understand both my strengths and
required actions for improvement.

Date of pre-conference (required for announced observations) _______________________________

9/14/2022

Date of post-conference ___________________________

9/16/2022

Candidate signature Observer signature

_______________________________ ________________________________

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