LESSON OBSERVATION FORM: FOSSIL RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL

CSU Student: Nathan Brandsma

Date: 12/9/14

Observer: Niall ODwyer

Class/Grade Level Observed: 11th US History

Planning

The lesson plan is written and is readily Y

available.
The lesson plan is well designed and contains all Y
essential elements (objectives, standards,
materials, procedures, assessment)
The lesson plan show consistent alignment of Y
objectives, strategies, and assessments with
standards.
The lesson plan reflects meaningful choices of Y
content.

N/
O

Comments
Yes
Yes, the materials for each
station
were
carefully
chosen
Yes, both I content and in
terms of materials
Yes, an appropriate way to
investigate

Organizing and Presenting Instruction

Demonstrates effective communicative skills.

Teaches in a creative, engaging, and appropriate Y

manner.

Engages students in thinking and problem Y

solving activities.
Presents information with poise and confidence.

Ensures a variety of teaching aids and materials Y

are included regularly in instruction.
Provides instruction that is appropriate for varied Y
needs and styles of learners.
Utilizes technology as a teaching tool.

Students were given clear

directions for the dry erase
and for the Stations
Yes, the mini white boards
and stations activities both
engaged the attention of the
students
Yes, many of the questions
required deeper thinking and
analysis.
Again,
I
should
acknowledge that
the
foundation for his poise is
his mastery of the content,
this for me is very
important
Yes, excellent materials
Used a variety of materials,
poetry, cartoons, pictures
and primary texts
Yes, played appropriate
Civil war music during
transitions
between
stations.

Classroom Management/Motivation
Provides specific feedback to students about Y
behavior.

Behavior
concern,
happens
wandered

was not a real

as
naturally
some students
off topic once

they had finished their

questions. Perhaps greater
recourse
to
bonus
questions may help in this
regard.
Yes, was a constant
presence without unduly
interfering
Yes, one improvement
might have been to
encourage
more
collaboration
between
group members. Some
groups were better than
others in this regard.
Again the early start here
makes
some
students
reticent to talk as much as
others.
Used the room efficiently
to facilitate the Stations
activity

Provides consistent support and encouragement Y

to students.
Sets clear expectations for students.

Provides a classroom that is a safe environment Y

for learning for all students.

Assessment
Monitors and provides feedback to students Y
throughout the lesson.
Utilizes, when appropriate, pre- and post- Y
assessment to assess student growth &
improvement.

Utilizes a variety of assessment strategies Y

throughout instruction and bases assessments on
course goals/objectives and standards.

Symbols:

Y = Yes

S = To Some Extent

N = No

Yes, made clarifications

where necessary
Dry erase board activity
provided a fun but
meaningful was to check
on base knowledge before
the lesson.
The Dry Erase board
activity was a suitable and
fun point, but think about
how you could utilize this
information. Overall, an
excellent lesson.
N/0 = Not observed