Date:9/22/14

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OBSERVATION OF CLASSROOM TEACHING
PROFILE OF STUDENT TEACHING PERFORMANCE:
A CONTINUUM OF PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Elizabeth Dudding
Student Teacher _______________________________

Baker Butler
School ________________________________

Lisa Harman
Cooperating Teacher ___________________________

Grade 2, 10:30 am
Time/Class/Period _________________________

Language Arts,Writing, "Dogs Don't Wear Sneakers"

Topics__________________________________________________________________________________
Whole group to individual
Instructional Strategies Used ________________________________________________________________

A: KNOWLEDGE OF CONTENT The student teacher.

Yes

A1. demonstrates an understanding of appropriate content standards

(SOL/Professional Standards).

Yes

A2. identifies basic principles and concepts of subject matter.

Yes

A3. uses examples to support basic principles of content.

Yes

A4. links content to students prior experiences and to related subject areas.

SOL's clearly identified. Material is appropriate to the grade level.

Comments:

B: PREPARATION FOR INSTRUCTION The student teacher.

Yes

B1. is familiar with relevant aspects of students background, knowledge,

experiences, and skills.

Yes

B2. plans for the unique characteristics of individual students (i.e. TAG/GT,
ESL, Special Needs, among others).

Yes

B3. formulates clear learning outcomes that are appropriate for students.

Yes

B4. plans appropriate methods to meet the learning outcomes (i.e. technology,
cooperative learning, etc.).

Yes

B5. plans assessments of learning outcomes.

Comments

Plans are comprehensive and complete. Focus on writing sentences.

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C: INSTRUCTIONAL PERFORMANCE The student teacher.

Yes

C1. establishes a safe physical and psychological environment.

Yes

C2. creates a climate of fairness and respect.

Yes

C3. maintains consistent standards for positive classroom behavior.

Yes

C4. makes procedures and outcomes clear to students.

Yes

C5. presents content effectively.

Yes

C6. models appropriate language usage.

Yes

C7. provides appropriate accommodations for diverse learners.

Yes

C8. provides opportunities for content application.

Yes

C9. checks for understanding using a variety of formal or informal assessment

techniques.

Yes

C10. uses instructional time effectively.

Comments:

Reads a funny story to group. Lots of praise. What was silly about this book? Ways
to start writing. Students brainstorm silly animal sentences recorded on chart in front.
Lots of opportunities for questions. Write five sentences independently. Teacher
circulates offering assistance, support, redirection, encouragement, and reinforcement.

D: REFLECTION AND EVALUATION IMPACT ON STUDENT LEARNING The student teacher

Yes

D1. provides specific evidence to document student learning.

Yes

D2. accurately describes the strengths and weaknesses of his/her teaching

skills in relation to student learning.
D3. seeks and uses information from professional sources

Yes

(i.e. cooperating teacher, colleagues, and/or research) to improve instruction.

Yes

D4. indicates strategies to improve instruction

Comments:

Journal is both reflective and informative. PLC Team meeting. Grade level meeting to
discuss Back to School Night. Parent workshop at Back to School Night. Team
meeting and faculty meeting.

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E: PROFESSIONALISM The student teacher.

Yes

E1. is responsible and dependable.

Yes

E2. shows initiative.

Yes

E3. exhibits the ability to make decisions.

Yes

E4. demonstrates enthusiasm for teaching.

Yes

E5. has compassion for students.

Yes

E6. dresses appropriately.

Yes

E . demonstrates professional behavior.

Yes

E . displays mature judgment and self control.

Elizabeth demonstrates a calm demeanor which sets a good example for students to
Comments: emulate. She treats students fairly and with respect. They are responding positively
to her direction.
Suggestions for Continuing Professional Development: Areas of Strength and Areas for Growth

Elizabeth continues to grow and progress in this placement. She has assumed planning for a major
part of the curriculum for the class. Her enthusiasm remains high.

Elizabeth Dudding

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C. Wachenfeld
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Student Teacher
Rev 6/05

Date

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University Supervisor or Cooperating Teacher

(white copy Student Teacher; yellow copy Supervisor; pink copy Cooperating Teacher)

Date