Appendix D

Towson University

Classroom Observation
Intern: Elana Kanter

Date: April 22, 2015

Time: 10:30-11:0
Class English
Grade: 7
Size: 7
Subject:Annotatingapoem

School: Thomas Johnson Elementary Middle

Mentor: David Baum

Observed

Planning
Lesson is aligned with appropriate content standard and indicator.
Lesson is aligned with appropriate InTASC principle.
Lesson objective identifies intended learning.
Lesson objective is worded in student terms.
Formative assessment is directly aligned with the objective.
Instructional materials are attractive and readily available.

X
X
X
X
X
X

Comments:
Your objective is aligned and appropriate with standards

ContextforLearning
Students demonstrate adequate prior knowledge to be successful learners.
Grouping techniques are appropriate for intended learning.

X
X

Comments:
Students seemed to understand the pull out, re-teaching idea of the resource room.

MotivationforLearning
Connections are made between students experiences and the new learning.
Strategies are used to promote excitement and stimulate thinking.
Positive reinforcement is used when appropriate.

X
X
X

Comments:
Your opening of was high interest to the students.
Students seem to understand the routine of opener. They were focused and motivated to complete it.
You asked the student to come to the board and share their answers.

ImplementingtheLesson
An appropriate review/drill/warm-up/motivation is conducted.
Objective is posted, shared with students, discussed and clarified as needed.
Instructional activities are meaningful and relate to the objective.
Instructional activities are appropriately sequenced.
Instructional activities are varied to address different learning styles.
There is a balance between teacher-directed and student-centered learning experiences.
Students are actively engaged during instruction.

X
X
X
X
X
X
X

In
Progres
s

Not
Observed

N
A

Teacher/student modeling sequence is appropriate to intended learning.

Expectations/standards for student work are clearly communicated.
Class begins and ends on time.
Pacing is appropriate and adjusted based on student feedback.
Transitions between activities are efficient and effective.
Levels of questions are varied and support the objective.
Content is accurate.
Instruction makes cross-curricular connections (as appropriate)
Instruction integrates the use of technology (as appropriate).
Homework assignment is appropriate.

X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X

Comments:
Your objective was posted and was reviewed in kid friendly terms.
You reviewed the important parts of annotating a poem.
Transition and pacing were effective.
Your questioning was clear and effective.
You distributed the materials as needed in order to keep attention to task maximum.
As you reviewed the poem. You lead the students and did not give them the answers to annotating the poem.
The students completed the third paragraph independently. You asked questions about the paragraph when the students were finished.
Observed

In Progress

Assessing Student Learning/Differentiation

Student data (as available) is used to inform instructional decisions.
Informal assessment strategies are utilized throughout the lesson.
Instruction is adjusted based on informal assessments of student understanding.
Instructional modifications (interventions/enrichment) are provided and based on needs of
students.
Students practice new learning independently.
Formative assessment is completed during the class period.
Future instructional planning is based on formative data (Post observation discussion).

X
X
X
X
X
X
X

Comments:
You reviewed and completed a foldable that helped the students as they completed their worksheet.
The foldable was high interest for the students. The shapes indicated the items that need to be addressed in annotating.
Is it possible to install an Elmo in this room. It would help in visual modeling for the students.
You modeled positive and negative and neutral the students were actively engaged and focused.
You presented the poem in a song form from your phone. Multiple means of presentation of material. Excellent ( UDL)

SummarizingtheLesson
Summary provides connections to past and/or future lessons.
Students demonstrate, reflect and evaluate attainment of the objective.

X
X

Comments:
The students completed an exit ticket.
You asked the students if they had any questions about the meanings of the words or phrases.
Again the students were engaged and focused.
One of the students stated Thank You !!

ClassroomManagement
Student behavior is managed effectively.

X
X
X
X

A positive and supportive atmosphere is maintained.

Classroom routines and procedures are evident.
Appropriate feedback and reinforcement are used consistently.

Not
Observed

NA

Instructional space, equipment, and materials are organized.

Comments:
The students were focused throughout the lesson. There were no incidences of behavior management. This is partly due to the quality and high
interest of the instruction.

Professionalism
The intern uses correct English.

X
X
X

The intern demonstrates knowledge of instructional strategies.

The intern appears sensitive to individual needs and differences.
The intern uses AV materials and technology appropriately.

All written materials are clear and legible.

The intern uses a clear voice, which is appropriately adjusted in volume and inflection.

X
X

The intern uses non-verbal communication effectively.

Comments:

Rapport and interaction with the students was done in a courteous and professional manner.