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Danler Obs 2
Danler Obs 2
Supervisor: R. Hauser
School: Fredonia
Subject:
Grade Level:K
Reading
Observation: 1, 2, 3, __, __
Competence Professionals a) use reflective research models to improve professional practice and consistently apply professional standards for content and
pedagogy within their disciplines; b) use and incorporate a variety of tools and strategies, including technology and communication formats; c) demonstrate
professionalism in interactions, appearance, and behaviors; d) construct learning environments and experiences using data-driven decision making; and e)
demonstrate culturally-responsive practice.
Experience Professionals a) are accepting of feedback and engage in reflective practice; b) create learning environments based on research and best
practice; and c) work as an active part of a learning community.
Social Justice Professionals a) demonstrate respect for the diversity, dignity and worth of individuals, and b) create effective learning environments that
recognize commonalities while affirming diversity in all its forms.
Target
Acceptable
Unacceptable
2: Learning Environments
Beginning special education professionals create safe, inclusive,
culturally responsive learning environments so that individuals with
exceptionalities become active and effective learners and develop
emotional well - being, positive social interactions, and self determination.
Target
Acceptable
Good
Satisfactory
Unacceptable
Comments: The learning environment is highly supportive and interactive. Structured use of visuals helps to reinforce auditory learning of beginning phonics.
Target
Acceptable
Good
Unacceptable
Satisfactory
Comments:
Good understanding of the foundations of literacy instruction, developmentally appropriate practice for young learners, and multimodal scaffolded instruction for struggling
readers.
4: Assessment
Beginning special education professionals use multiple methods of
assessment and data-sources in making educational decisions.
Target
Acceptable
Good
Satisfactory
Unacceptable
Comments: Assessment is evident and relevant for stated lesson objectives. Assessment should specify what is needed for mastery. Assessment of selected IEP goals should also
be included, so you may want to decrease the number of IEP goals targeted during the lesson.
5: Instructional Planning and Strategies
Beginning special education professionals select, adapt, and use a
repertoire of evidence-based instructional strategies to advance
learning of individuals with exceptionalities.
Target
5.7 Beginning special education professionals teach crossdisciplinary knowledge and skills such as critical thinking and
problem solving to individuals with exceptionalities.
Acceptable
Good
Satisfactory
Unacceptable
Target
Acceptable
Good
Satisfactory
Unacceptable
Comments Amy demonstrates ethical practice and strong understanding of the foundations of special education. She incorporates newly learned pedagogy into her practice and
consistently seeks out ways to further increase her expertise.
7: Collaboration
Target
Acceptable
Unacceptable
Good
Satisfactory
Comments Amy collaborates with other faculty, staff, and administrators in the school as well as families of her students. She actively advocates for the needs of all students.