Samford Lesson Observation Feedback Form

Ellen Dewitt
Teacher Education Candidate:_________________________________________________________________
Signature of Candidate:________________________________________ Date:________________________
(Indicates review of observation with evaluator)

Signature of Evaluator:_________________________________________________________________________
Please check one: ________ University Supervisor
______Cooperating Teacher
Please review this form with the candidate and assist the candidate in developing a plan for improvement. Any evidence you
can provide during the observation would be most beneficial. Please feel free to share resources and strategies and help
candidates in their development.

1.

Content Knowledge:
Indicator

Evidence

Demonstrates accurate content

knowledge

Maybe some questions to get

them to begin thinking about a
time when they needed to show
expression in their voice- an
example from class- a movie
that they know, etc

Activates prior knowledge and

connect content to real life
Lesson objectives are aligned with
content standards
Connects curriculum to other content
areas or real life to promote retention

2.

Teaching and Learning:

Indicator

Suggestions

Love that you chose

passages from their
favorite books
Evidence

Suggestions

Listens and responds to students

effectively; used multiple
representation to explain
concept/skill
Utilizes sound classroom management
to maintain a safe, orderly, stimulating
environment that promotes fairness
and respect. Candidate secured
students attention.
Creates learning activities that
optimize each learners growth and
achievement within a supportive
environment
Engages and motivates students by:
You could think about

Praises specific behavior

asking questions about

Uses questioning effectively

Gives students think time Good job praising responses- be expression- did you enjoy

States learning targets/sets sure that you let them know what the book the 1st time or
purpose
they've done well
2nd time

Provides lesson closure

Variety of evidenced-based
I think you realized that
instructional strategies used in
you needed more
lessons; explanations were clear and
examples of passages
explicit; used sufficient resources to
showing expression
You could have also
enhance instruction
had examples of
Formative assessments aligned with
sentences with each
lesson objectives; Learning target
punctuation mark?
effectively communicated to students
Collects/Records evidence of student
learning

3.

Literacy
Indicator

Demonstrates proficiency in oral and

written language, using standard
speech and correct grammar,
mechanics, and spelling
Effective verbal and nonverbal
communication is used

Evidence

Suggestions

Integrates reading strategies across

the curriculum to support learning
Uses explicit instructional strategies
related to literacy when appropriate
(before, during, and after reading
strategies)
Age and difficulty level of lessons
appropriate

You asked for predictions based on

cover

Integrates technology appropriately

(as available) and facilitates learners
individual and/or collaborative use of
technology

4.

Diversity
Indicator

Evidence

Demonstrates sensitivity to all

learners in the classroom regardless
of ethnic, cultural, social backgrounds
and levels of participation
Designs learning experiences that
engage learning styles and multiple
intelligences
Demonstrates confidence in students
and a belief that all students can learn
Extends lesson to challenge students
and promote higher-order thinking
skills, as appropriate
Accommodates lesson to meet the
varied needs of specific students
Modifies lesson content as needed
(IEP as appropriate)

5.

Suggestions

Could ask students for

ex: what kind of
expression would be
desired when...

Professionalism (Demonstrates professionalism in the classroom and school setting by:)

Indicator

Evidence

Exhibiting a positive and enthusiastic

disposition
Is resourceful, prepared and
demonstrates the ability to problemsolve with regard to assignments and
duties within the school/classroom
environment
Interacting with peers, cooperating
teacher, supervisor and students in a
respectful manner
Demonstrates flexibility
Performing daily classroom
responsibilities assigned and assumed

Included all worksheets and materials

Be sure to include all

materials to be used
when submitting
lesson plan

All materials were organized prior to

the lesson

Lesson plan and materials

prepared prio to the lesson

All written work is professional

Accepting suggestions from

supervisor and cooperating teacher
with a learners attitude
Dressed appropriately and
professionally
Being consistently punctual and
attending daily
Takes initiative in school/classroom
environment

Suggestions