ALVERNO COLLEGE

SUPERVISORs Feedback
OF ED 315 Field Student
Candidate Andrea Bowhall-Diaz

Check One: 1st Observation _

Supervisor: D. Habanek

Date: 11.18.14

Cooperating Teacher: A. Plummer

Number of Students: 26

School: Luther Burbank Elementary

Grade: 4

Uses teaching resources and curriculum materials that are appropriate in

representing the ideas and concepts.
Plans instruction appropriate to students stages of development and
learning styles.
Links new ideas to familiar ideas and makes connections to students
experiences.
Provides opportunities for active engagement, manipulation and testing of
ideas and materials.
Knows how to enhance learning through the use of a variety of materials.
Values flexibility in the teaching process by monitoring and adjusting plans
and adapting instruction when necessary and appropriate.
Chooses appropriate teaching strategies, learning experiences, and
materials to achieve different instructional purposes and to meet student
needs.
Varies his or her role in the instructional process in relation to the content
and purposes of instruction.
Plans motivational instruction by relating lessons to students personal
interest.
Seeks to find ways to meet the needs of diverse learners.

____Inadequate

____Emerging

_x___Proficient

Subject(s): Math
Evidence (Candidate)

Planning and Preparation (AEA: Conceptualization/Diagnosis

WTS: 1, 7DISP: Respect, Responsibility)

2nd Observation _X__

You planned a lesson that matched Common Core math standards.

Your objectives are worded correctly, are student centered and
assessable.
Your pre-panning information included statements about your
understanding of relevant content that students have been exposed to. You
mentioned that some students have not mastered multiplication facts.
You did not describe any specific student characteristics that may be
important. You should have information that informs your attention to any
student who may require additional assistance. Please do this for every
lesson.
You identified 7 academic vocabulary terms.
You planned a lesson which included demonstration, a game and
independent student practice.

____Distinctive

Classroom Environment (AEA: Coordination/Integrative Interaction

WTS: 2,3,5DISP: Respect, Responsibility )

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Evidence (Candidate and Student)

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Evidence (Candidate)

Planning and Preparation (AEA: Conceptualization/Diagnosis

WTS: 1, 7DISP: Respect, Responsibility)

Shows respect for the diverse talents of all learners.

Uses knowledge about human motivation and behavior to develop
strategies for organizing and supporting individual and group work.
Is committed to the expression and use of democratic values in the
classroom.
Organizes, allocates, and manages the resources of time, space, activities
and attention to engage students in productive tasks.
Knows how to help students work productively and cooperatively with
each other.
Uses strategies of effective classroom management to promote positive
relationships, cooperation, and purposeful learning in the classroom.
Respects students as individuals with differing personal and family
background and various skills, talents and interests .

____Inadequate

____Emerging

_x___Proficient

Your directions were very exacting and direct.

They moved into groups fairly quickly. You used the signal of lights off to
remind them of the posted directions that they could refer to if the forgot
the process.
You circulated fairly quickly, checking on students and helping them when
needed. Remember to move quickly the first round to make sure everyone
has what is needed to do that task, including a partner. The second time
around the room can be slower.
Why were 2 kids on the computers? ELLs? How does a teacher make sure
these kids dont get lost in the shuffle?

____Distinctive

Instruction (AEA: Communication, Coordination, Diagnosis,

Integrative Interaction WTS 4,6,7DISP: Respect, Responsibility,
Communication)

Uses different representations and explanations of concepts when

necessary to accommodate students who approach learning from different
conceptual frameworks.
Uses teaching approaches that address different learning styles and
performance modes.
Uses instructional strategies that promote student learning for a range of
student abilities.
Encourages discussion.
Elicits samples of student thinking orally and in writing.
Values the development of students critical thinking, independent
problem-solving, and performance capabilities by using varied teaching
and learning strategies to engage students in active learning.
Modifies explanations when necessary to assist students understanding.
Organizes, prepares students for, and monitors independent and group
work.
Recognizes the importance of verbal and nonverbal communication.
Is a thoughtful and responsive listener.
Communicates in ways that demonstrate a sensitivity to cultural and
gender differences.
Models appropriate communication strategies in conveying ideas and
information.
Supports learner expression in speaking and writing, and other media.

Evidence (Candidate and Student)

You began with a review of multiplication facts and extended facts.
You demonstrated the game with playing cards. The steps were many and
complicated. They paid attention but WOW! You remembered to have them
tell you the steps.
The time to wrestle prompt made it fun.
You posted the steps so they had something to which to refer if they
couldnt figure out what to do.
Did anyone do the 3 digit version?
You used the light signal again at the end. Kids were still moving and some
were out of range.

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Evidence (Candidate)

Planning and Preparation (AEA: Conceptualization/Diagnosis

WTS: 1, 7DISP: Respect, Responsibility)

Knows how to ask questions and stimulate discussion in different ways.

____Inadequate

____Emerging

_X__Proficient

____Distinctive
Evidence (Candidate and Student)

Assessment (AEA: Diagnosis/Integrative Interaction WTS: 8,9

DISP: Collaboration, Communication)

Knows how to select and construct assessment strategies and

instruments.
Uses appropriate assessment techniques to enhance his or her
knowledge of learners, evaluate students progress and performances,
and modify teaching and learning strategies.
Solicits and uses information about students experiences, learning
behavior, needs and progress from cooperating teachers and the students
themselves.
Evaluates the effect of class activities on both individuals and the class as
a whole, collecting information through observation of classroom
interactions, questioning, and analysis of student work.
Uses classroom observation and information about students as sources
for evaluating the outcomes of teaching and as a basis for reflecting on
and revising practice.

You planned to observe the completion of the task and track their
participation. You said that you would also observe their learning as they
worked in teams.
You knew that the formal assessment of these skills would be a test
administered by the teacher at a later date.

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____Inadequate

____Emerging

__x__Proficient

____Distinctive
Evidence (Candidate)

Professional Responsibilities (AEA: Communication/Integrative

Interaction WTS: 10DISP: Responsibility, Collaboration,
Communication)

Relates professionally and effectively with the cooperating teacher and

faculty.
Dresses professionally and consistently portrays a professional demeanor.
Is enthusiastic about teaching.
Seeks out the cooperating teacher to support his/her development as a
learner and a teacher.

____Inadequate

____Emerging

__x__Proficient

You have a very professional manner. Your confidence has grown during this
field.

____Distinctive

Summary Statement: Well done lesson. Keep working on informal assessment.

Overall Performance: ____Inadequate

____Emerging

__x_Proficient

____Distinctive

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