SPED 413: 6 HOUR OBSERVATION Instructional Look For Sheet

FALL 2016
FOCUS: Learner Centered Environment, Strategy Instruction and Technology Integration (Instructional and Assistive)
FOCUS AREA
Space

GUIDING
QUESTIONS
How does the
physical space
reflect student
input and
facilitate a
learner-centered
environment?

TEACHING AND LEARNING

FRAMEWORK CONNECTION
Domain II Classroom
Environment
Objectives are posted in
student friendly language.
Displayed student work is
current and shows student
choice.
Visual resources support
students independent
thinking and learning.
Anchor charts show student
involvement in production
and creation.
Furniture is arranged to
support student needs and
instructional outcomes.
Students are provided a
choice of space options for
independent and/or group
work.
Resources and materials
organized and available based
on student needs.

EVIDENCE

Classroom
Procedures
and Student
Behavior

How does the

teacher manage
student behavior
and implement
effective
classroom
procedures?

Domain II Classroom
Environment
How are materials and
supplies organized?
How do students transition
from activity to activity?
How are para-professionals
being used?
Are their varying
instructional groups? How
are these formed?
What strategy/methods are
used for supporting positive
student behavior?
How does the teacher
respond to behavior
concerns?

Teacher

What teacher
behaviors
contribute to a
learner-centered
environment?

Domain I Preparation and

Planning
Teacher understanding of
individual student strengths,
needs, and interests.
Personalization and
customization of instruction.
Teacher understanding of
resources that promotes
student choice.
On-going assessment and
descriptive feedback.
Responsive small group
instruction.
Domain III Instruction
Connection to lesson
objective provided.
Choices are provided for how
students gain information
and show what they know.
Information is presented
using multiple methods to
complement text and verbal
presentations.
Communication initiated by
both student and teacher.
High level questioning.
Formative assessment used to
monitor progress.
Timely feedback that enables
students to make decisions
about learning.
Strategy instruction
Pacing of lesson

 Curricular Methods

Student

How are students

acquiring,
developing, using
or producing
knowledge,
information, and
skills?

Students are actively

acquiring knowledge.
Collaboration and
communication are evident
among students to facilitate
learning.
Students have choice
regarding process and
product.
Critical thinking and problem
solving are evident.
Students engage in tasks that
require adaptability and
flexibility.
Students show creativity and
innovation.
Exposure to authentic, realworld context is evident.

Technology

How are students

utilizing
technology?

Digital tools are used to

acquire, develop, and
demonstrate knowledge and
skills.
Digital tools are used to
enhance instruction.
Specific web-based platforms
or applications being used.