Formal 1st Observation Feedback

ALVERNO COLLEGE
SUPERVISORs Feedback OF ED 315 Field Student

Candidate Yazmin Duran Supervisor: D. Habanek Cooperating Teacher: Sarah Borgstrom School: Milwaukee College Prep Planning and Preparation (AEA: Conceptualization/Diagnosis
WTS: 1, 7DISP: Respect, Responsibility) 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 ____Distinctive
Check One: 1st Observation _x_ Date: 10.16.13 Number of Students: 23 Grade:5
2nd Observation ___
Subject(s): Science
Evidence (Candidate)
You planned a lesson that focused on science. Your objectives were matched to standards. The wording of the objectives was very specific for this lesson. You prepared hands on experiment materials and observation sheets.
Classroom Environment (AEA: Coordination/Integrative Interaction

WTS: 2,3,5DISP: Respect, Responsibility )
Evidence (Candidate and Student)
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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.
You have good energy for teaching and your enthusiasm is infectious. Are you tracking kids you call on? Are you tracking their participation? You move around the room well. This gives students the message that you like to be near them and are watching what they are doing because you care. It also helps you be aware of any issues that you can address even before they become a problem. Powerful. You used the classroom commands like star position which provides consistency and gets them into the frame of mind you want very quickly. Your vigilance is high you notice everything and respond quickly and astutely. Sometimes you talked over them. When does that work rather than waiting for their complete attention? Sometimes a command like track gets ignored by kids after a while. Dont go on if they arent with you.
____Inadequate
____Emerging
__x__Proficient
____Distinctive
Instruction (AEA: Communication, Coordination, Diagnosis,

Integrative Interaction WTS 4,6,7DISP: Respect, Responsibility, Communication) Evidence (Candidate and Student)
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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. Knows how to ask questions and stimulate discussion in different ways.
You began by prompting student thinking by asking them what they know about yeast and how many kinds of bread they already know about. You encouraged participation, reinforced engagement as well as asked for their thinking. It is always a good idea for kids to explain why they answered the way they did. It clarifies the concept and extends their understanding Experiment with different ways of assigning responsibility to kids in groups. You mentioned that they are being scientists. You reviewed their observations. The kids were engaged and enthusiastically participated in this lesson. Yay!
____Inadequate
____Emerging
_X__Proficient
____Distinctive
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. ____Inadequate ____Emerging __X__Proficient ____Distinctive
Evidence (Candidate and Student)
You planned to keep track of student participation. Did you do that? Please keep trying to find a system of collecting data that will work for you. How many kids participated actively? What about the others? How do you know? Activity sheets dont provide reliable information for formal assessment. How will they be accountable for this information and these skills in the future?
Professional Responsibilities (AEA: Communication/Integrative

Evidence (Candidate)
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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 ____Distinctive
You look, sound and act like a professional. Its obvious that your confidence has grown and your teaching personality is emerging.
Summary Statement: Good lesson. Keep working on demanding and encouraging engagement.
Overall Performance: ____Inadequate
____Emerging
_x__Proficient
____Distinctive
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ALVERNO COLLEGE

SUPERVISORs Feedback OF ED 315 Field Student

2nd Observation ___

Classroom Environment (AEA: Coordination/Integrative Interaction

Evidence (Candidate and Student)

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Instruction (AEA: Communication, Coordination, Diagnosis,

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

Evidence (Candidate and Student)

Professional Responsibilities (AEA: Communication/Integrative

Overall Performance: ____Inadequate

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