Wesleyan College

Lab Course Observation Instrument (LCOI)

__Edrienne Brown__ _____EDU 308_____ __5-2-18__ ___1_
Name Course Date Observation #
_______________________ _________________________ _________________________ ______Wilcox____
Cooperating Teacher School Grade/Area Evaluator
KEY: N/P= Not Present or applicable 1 = Emerging 2 = Developing 3 = Proficient 4 = Exemplary

NP 1 2 3 4 Observation Proficiencies TCOI

* 1) Lesson planning, preparation and organization are evident. II-3b II-3b
* 2) Materials are organized and distributed efficiently. II-5a; II-5b II-5a; II-5b
* 3) Various and appropriate resources are utilized II-3b II-3b
* 4) The purpose of the lesson is articulated (communicated to the students). I-2b I-2b
* 5) Sound knowledge of the content is evident. I-1a I-1a
* 6) The lesson is designed to accommodate a variety of student abilities and learning I-1b; II-4b; II-4c I-1b; II-4b; II-4c
styles.
* 7) “Real world” connections are addressed in the lesson. I-1b I-1b
* 8) Objectives are measurable and relevant. I-1b I-1b
* 9) Students are given clear directions and demonstrate a readiness to complete the II-4b II-4b
assignments/assessments.
* 10) Assistance is provided to individuals or groups as needed. I-2b I-2b
* 11) Adequate feedback and encouragement are provided to the students. II-5c; II-6a; II-6b;II- II-5c; II-6a; II-6b;II-6c
6c
* 12) Knowledge of the students’ background and performance is used to assist in III-7a; III-7b; III-7c III-7a; III-7b; III-7c
developing activities and assessments.
* 13) Assessments are aligned to the lesson objectives. III-7a; III-7b; III-7c III-7a; III-7b; III-7c

* 14) Candidate closes lesson effectively (eg: Provides students an opportunity to self- III-8a; III-8b; III-8c III-8a; III-8b; III-8c
assess)
* 15) High academic expectations are communicated to students. II-3a II-3a
* 16) Students are treated fairly and equitably. II-6a; II-6b; II-6c II-6a; II-6b; II-6c

* 17) The classroom environment is supportive of learning. II-5a; II-5b; II-5a; II-5b;
* 18) Transitions are effective II-5a; II-5b II-5a; II-5b
* 19) The candidate speaks and writes standard English clearly, correctly and distinctly. II-3a II-3a
* 20) Effective classroom management skills are evident. II-5a; II-5b; II-5c II-5a; II-5b; II-5c

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Student’ Signature Date Evaluator’s Signature Date
A plan of action addressing any area where a ‘1’ was received should be submitted within one week of signing this form.
“NP” (not present) is not a “0” score. This should only be used when an area was not included in the observed lesson. REVISION: (12/10/17)