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Observation # _____

Winona State University Student Teacher Observation

Student Teacher: Grace Florin Semester: SPRING 2023

School/Location: Faithful Shepherd Catholic Grade/Subject: Grade 5

Cooperating Teacher: Jennifer Swartout University Supervisor: Ted Siefkes

1 – Needs Improvement 2 - Developing 3 – Meets Expectations 4 – Exceeds Expectations

Teacher candidate does not Teacher candidate’s Teacher Candidate Teacher Candidate

understand the concepts of the understanding is limited; demonstrates understanding of demonstrates understanding of

underlying however, candidate is making concepts in a domain and concepts underlying the

components/domain. efforts to improve attempts to implement components in a domain and

performance. elements. has made unique contributions

to the classroom.

Domain 1: Planning and Preparation 1 2 3 4 Not

Observed

Demonstrating Knowledge of Content and Pedagogy

Knowledge of content, prerequisite relationships,

X

Content-related pedagogy
Standards: 4A, 4B, 7B, and 7F

A. Demonstrating Knowledge of students

Knowledge of characteristics of age group, students’

varied approaches to learning, students’ skills and X

knowledge, students’ interests and cultural heritage

Standards: 6G and 8I

B. Selecting Instructional Goals

Value, clarity, suitability for diverse students, balance X

Standards: 2E, 3M, 4A, and 8H

C. Demonstrating Knowledge of Resources

Resources for teaching and students X

Standards: 5Q, 8A, and 10J

D. Designing Coherent Instruction

Learning activities, instructional materials and X

resources, instructional groups, lesson and unit structure

Standards: 2F, 5R, 7F, and 7G

E. Assessing Student Learning

Congruence with instructional goals, criteria, and

standards, use for planning X

Standards: 8F, 8G, 8H, and 8I

Comments on Domain 1: Planning and Preparation

This section is more about the Lesson Plans and Prep. The importance is really twofold. YOU and the students.

Knowing what you are doing and thinking of expected outcomes is very important. This allows you the exibility

to monitor the lesson and make subtle changes during or after the lesson. If there is a time where you are

questioned about a lesson or strategies used, you have something to explain your process and reasoning.
Practice and rehearse new lesson plans or subject areas. Like Math that’s coming up….be sure to study the

lessons and think of delivery to the students. Use the curriculum as a platform, then bring your understanding in

ways to get the students to understand.

Not
Domain 2: The Classroom Environment 1 2 3 4

Observed

A. Creating and Environment of Respect and Rapport

Teacher interaction with students, student interaction X

Standards: 5H and 5I

B. Establishing a Culture for Learning

Importance of the content, student pride in work, X

expectations for learning and achievement

Standards: 3Q and 7B

C. Managing Classroom Procedures

Management of instructional groups, transitions,

materials, supplies, performance or non-instructional X

duties, supervision of volunteers and paraprofessionals

Standards: 5E and 5L

D. Managing Student Behavior

Expectations; monitoring and response to student

misbehavior X

Standards: 5K and 8K

E. Organizing Physical Space

Safety and arrangement of furniture; accessibility to

learning and use of physical resources X

Standards: 5N and 5O

Comments on Domain 2: The Classroom Environment

It was clear to see that you have been in front of the classroom for some time. Both you and the students were in

good relaxed learning environment. Students responded to the directions and helped each other in the process. I

liked how you used a simple strategy to regain their attention. Make mental notes on how often you need to do

that. Too many times might indicate a bigger need to change expectations for the students. Classroom behavior is

also handled by establishing good relationships with the students. I liked how you welcomed students coming into

the room and commenting on their Red/White/Blue or checked in with homework from last night.

Not

Domain 3: Instruction 1 2 3 4
Observed

A. Communicating Clearly and Accurately

Directions and procedures; oral and written language

X

Standards: 6D and 6F

B. Using Questioning and Discussion Techniques

Quality of questions, discussion techniques, student

participations X

Standards: 5M, 6H, and 6J

C. Engaging Students in Learning

Representation of content, activities and assignments,

grouping of students, instructional materials and X

resources, structure and pacing

Standards: 4E, 5M, and 7F

D. Providing Feedback to Students

Quality, accuracy, substantive, constructive, specific, X

timeliness
Standards: 2D and 8I

E. Demonstrating Flexibility and Responsiveness

Lesson adjustment, response to students, persistence X

Standards: 4H, 4I, 8H, 8K, and 9H

Comments on Domain 3: Instruction

Spelling! You do a nice job of organizing and explaining the directions. Assuming that students already practiced

synonyms and antonyms, maybe do one of each section to provide an example of each. Have a word already

picked out to share. The use of the book dictionary was in the plan, the request of computer use from the students
was valid. Wondering if you thought that they might ask to use the computer and if you were prepared for a

response?

Not
Domain 4: Professional Responsibilities 1 2 3 4

Observed

A. Reflecting on Teaching

Accuracy, use in future teaching X

Standards: 7G and 9J

B. Maintaining Accurate Records

Student Completion of assignments, progress in

X

learning, noninstructional records

Standards: 8H, 8L, and 10F

C. Communicating with Families

Information about the instructional program, individual

students, engagement of families in the instructional X

program

Standards: 6F, 8M, and 10K

D. Contributing to the School and District

Relationships with colleagues, service to school,

*X

participation in school and district projects

Standards: 5H, 10FR, 10J, 10I

E. Growing and Developing Professionally

Enhancement of content knowledge and pedagogical X

skill, service to the profession

Standards: 8M and 9I

F. Showing Professionalism

Service to students, advocacy, decision making X

Standards: 9I and 10G

Comments on Domain 4: Professional Responsibilities

In thinking about re ecting on your teaching, when Jenny drops in on your lesson, is it something that you might
have been thinking or even not even thinking about. Meaning, sometimes what’s going on in the classroom you may

be comfortable with and she might not? As you continue with Spelling, look for additional approaches and delivery

to the lesson or worksheet. Just to change of the routine once in a while. It was great to see you in front of the

classroom. I’ve always enjoyed creating and planning, then watching it happen with students. Question, what is the

service project that the class is working on?

 Overall Comments:

A great rst observation! Nice group of students. I know you’ve been already taking on more instruction, so it will be
more challenging when new subjects or lessons come that you have not yet taught. Continue to watch student
progress and think about your learning target and what you are wanting students to be able to accomplish.
Sometimes, less is more. Give time for students to process and be ready to provide more for those who work faster.
Keep growing in the process.

Toad Sister
University Supervisor Signature:______________________________________________

1 31 2023
Date:____________________________________________________________________

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Lesson Plan provided before observation: _____ Yes _____No