ANNUAL PROFESSIONAL PERFORMANCE REVIEW (APPR)

TEACHER OBSERVATION REPORT

Teacher Name: Rohan Dandapani Teacher ID: 1677568
School Year: 2019-2020 School Name/DBN: 03M149-P.S. 149 Sojourner Truth

CLASSROOM OBSERVATION (OBS):

In each observation, all components for which there is observed evidence must be rated. Each form must
contain lesson-specific evidence for each of the components observed during a classroom observation.

This observation was: (check one)

Formal Observation (full period) Informal Observation (15 minutes minimum)

Date of Observation: 12/02/2019 Time/Period: 9:40/2nd Period

Component Ratings

1a (obs): Demonstrating knowledge of content and pedagogy 3- Effective

You provided clear explanations throughout the lesson.

1e (obs): Designing coherent instruction 3- Effective

You supplied differentiated materials and resources so all students may access
the instruction and experience success. You insured that materials and resources
are aligned with the learning outcomes.

2a: Creating an environment of respect and rapport 3- Effective

Students exhibit respect for you as their teacher. You encouraged reluctant
students to verbalize their thoughts to the class. You showed students that you
valued their contributions to the lesson.

2d: Managing student behavior 3- Effective

All behavior was appropriate throughout the lesson.

3b: Using questioning and discussion techniques 3- Effective

As students responded to questions and shared what was discussed during the
pair & share sessions, you invited other students to build on the responses being
shared. You asked students if they agreed with the comments made by their
classmates and required all students to elaborate as oppose to accepting yes or
no responses.

3c: Engaging students in learning 3- Effective

Students were actively engaged in learning during the lesson. Students used
textual evidence to support their claims and to challenge claims made by others.

3d: Using assessment in instruction 3- Effective

You ensured that students were aware of the assessment criteria. You
encouraged students to assess their work by going back into the text. Through

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modeling, you made the standards of high-quality work clear to students.

4e (obs): Growing and developing professionally 3- Effective

You welcome colleagues and supervisors into the classroom for the purpose of
gaining insight from their feedback.

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Teacher ID 1677568 Teacher Name Rohan Dandapani

ASSESSMENT OF PREPARATION AND PROFESSIONALISM (P&P):

In this section of the form, evaluators should rate evidence for components 1a, 1e, and 4e that was
observed within fifteen (15) school days prior to the classroom observation as part of an assessment
of a teacher’s preparation and professionalism. Each form must contain teacher-specific evidence
for each of the components observed.

Component Ratings

1a (p&p): Demonstrating knowledge of content and pedagogy 3- Effective

You planned multiple, clear explanations of the content to share verbally and in
writing with students. In planning you designed questions to uncover and address
gaps in students understanding. You planned multiple strategies within the lesson
to meet the learning needs of all students.

1e (p&p): Designing coherent instruction 3- Effective

You planned activities that provided opportunities for higher-level thinking.

4e (p&p): Growing and developing professionally 3- Effective

You participate in professional development to enhance your content knowledge
and pedagogical skills. You actively engage with colleagues and supervisors in
professional conversation about your practice.

Additional Evaluator Notes (please attach more pages, as necessary):

On Monday, January 2, 2019 I observed an ELA lesson you conducted with class 670. The following is an
account of that observation.
Learning Objective: I can read Paragraphs 20-23 of the Steve Jobs speech closely in order to answer text
dependent questions.
Standards: RI.6.1, RI.6.2

As I entered you were rereading a question and waiting on a volunteer to respond. You paused a few
moments and asked, "What rule is Steve Jobs talking about?" Naila replied, "He's saying don't focus on
others." Nodding, you said, "Right. Steve Jobs is suggesting that you focus on your own life." You read the
next few paragraphs as students followed along. You paused and asked clarifying questions during your
reading. Post reading you directed students to turn and talk about how Steve Jobs came to that rule. As
students engaged you circulated asking open-ended questioning that furthered their pair and share
discussions.

After listening in on Princess and Omar's discussion, you asked, "What does he means by 'Your time is
limited'?" Omar replied, "He means you don't have long to live." You asked why might he have said that.
Princess responded, "I think he said it because he was sick and close to dying. You circulated to another
group and listened in on their discussion before asking them to summarize paragraph 20 and 21. You
encouraged students to reread as necessary and to take notes as they read. I will visit again in late January.

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Teacher ID 1677568 Teacher Name Rohan Dandapani

Teacher's signature: Date

(I have read and received a copy of the above and understand that a copy will be placed in my file.)

Evaluator's name (print): Delouise Briggs

Evaluator's signature: Date

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