Lesson pIan Observation Form

Observation N
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: 1

Teacher: Jorge Ariza Caballero Date: October 19
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/11
Field/Grade Level: 5th Observation #: 1
School: Domingo sabio. Observer: Lina Fernanda Carvajal Gmez
Unit Topic: describing physical appears

Observer: Please use the following scale to rate the student teacher in each of the following
competencies.
1=Unacceptable: :ns:ccessf:l, demonstrates little or no
competence

2= Needs Improvement: sporadically competent; req:ires
close

3= Satisfactory: developing consistency and independence

4= Accomplished: consistent and self-directed, creative
and reso:rcef:l g:idance and assistance

NA= Competency is not applicable to this observed lesson.
PEDAGOGICAL KNOWLEDGE Rating (circIe) Comments
4 3 2 1 NA Developed a comprehensive lesson plan.
4 3 2 1 NA Showed creativity in designing the lesson and selecting materials.
4 3 2 1 NA Had clear, appropriately written objectives and shared them with st:dents.
4 3 2 1 NA nstr:ction and assessment were linked to objectives.
4 3 2 1 NA Created lesson plans designed to activate prior knowledge and promote critical thinking.
4 3 2 1 NA Linked new ideas to prior knowledge.
4 3 2 1 NA Created instr:ction that accommodated different learning styles, needs and abilities.
4 3 2 1 NA Used developmentally appropriate materials.
4 3 2 1 NA Made directions and expectations clear :sing the foreign lang:age.
4 3 2 1 NA Modeled at appropriate level and gave examples for different learning styles.
4 3 2 1 NA mplemented activities that n:rt:re critical thinking and problem solving skills.
4 3 2 1 NA Understood and implemented English Standards (MEN).
4 3 2 1 NA Varied class activities to provide appropriate practice.
4 3 2 1 NA Monitored and adj:sted strategies in response to learner feedback.
4 3 2 1 NA Followed a logical seq:ence in planning and instr:ction.
4 3 2 1 NA Paced lesson appropriately.
4 3 2 1 NA Used a wide variety of q:estioning strategies to ens:re st:dent :nderstanding.
4 3 2 1 NA Understood and :sed clos:re d:ring the lesson.
4 3 2 1 NA Used clear and effective, oral, written, and other forms of comm:nication.
4 3 2 1 NA Effectively facilitated disc:ssion by engaging the entire class.
4 3 2 1 NA Used appropriate assessment to eval:ate stated objectives.
4 3 2 1 NA Used m:ltiple assessment strategies to eval:ate st:dents progress.
SUBJECT MATTER KNOWLEDGE
4 3 2 1 NA Demonstrated a thoro:gh :nderstanding of s:bject matter.
4 3 2 1 NA Created meaningf:l learning experience(s).
4 3 2 1 NA Used a variety of materials, media reso:rces, and teaching strategies.
CARING & TEACHING SKILL
4 3 2 1 NA Recognized and assisted st:dents in need of remediation/help.
4 3 2 1 NA Helped st:dents work prod:ctively and cooperatively with each other.
4 3 2 1 NA
Consistently provided st:dents with positive feedback and promoted a positive learning environment learning
environment.
4 3 2 1 NA Organized and managed time, space, and activities to promote learning.
4 3 2 1 NA Established and maintained clear, consistent standards of classroom behavior.
4 3 2 1 NA Projected a leadership style in which teacher and st:dent share responsibility.
TECHNOLOGY
4 3 2 1 NA Used available media technology effectively. ust the board.
PROFESSIONALISM
4 3 2 1 NA s p:nct:al to school, class, and meetings.
4 3 2 1 NA Dresses professionally and appropriately.
4 3 2 1 NA Takes initiative in creating and planning lessons to enhance the c:rric:l:m.
4 3 2 1 NA s consistently prepared for classroom activities and instr:ction, incl:ding personal organization and materials
management

SUMMARY:
Good attit:de permits st:dents participation, appropriate voice tone. Good :se of L2 and L1 according
with his necessity.
S:ggestions:
Sometimes it is important that teacher moves aro:nd the classroom.



Adapted from Rutgers, The State University of New ersey Camden New ersey student teaching classroom observation form
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