LESSON OBSERVATION FORM: FOSSIL RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL

CSU Student: Michael Martinez Observer: Andy Stevens

Date: 12-9-2014 Class/Grade Level Observed: 9-11/Introduction to Business
Planning

The lesson plan is written and is readily

available.

N/
O

The lesson plan is well designed and contains all

essential elements (objectives, standards,
materials, procedures, assessment)
The lesson plan show consistent alignment of
objectives, strategies, and assessments with
standards.
The lesson plan reflects meaningful choices of
content.

Comments

I have not seen the lesson

plan prior to the delivery of
the lesson
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Organizing and Presenting Instruction

Demonstrates effective communicative skills.
Teaches in a creative, engaging, and appropriate
manner.

X
X

Engages students in thinking and problem

solving activities.

Presents information with poise and confidence.

Ensures a variety of teaching aids and materials

are included regularly in instruction.
Provides instruction that is appropriate for varied
needs and styles of learners.
Utilizes technology as a teaching tool.

Good use of personal story

about Christmas customs
in NM to engage students
and
activate
prior
knowledge
Continue to work on
questioning strategies to
promote
higher
level
thinking and questioning
by students
Continue to work on vocal
volume

X
X
X

Good use of powerpoint

and YouTube video

Provides specific feedback to students about

behavior.

Provides consistent support and encouragement

to students.

You called Mark for being

talking when he shouldnt
have
beenthis
was
greatthat being said,
dont apologize for it, you
are the teacher it is your
job to maintain order
You continue to build
relationships with students

Classroom Management/Motivation

Sets clear expectations for students.

Provides a classroom that is a safe environment

for learning for all students.

which makes them feel

supported and encouraged
Good instructions for the
project. Continue to ask
for clarifying questions, in
the future it is great to
have an exemplar of what
you expect (only possible
after
doing
project
multiple times). Good idea
to have student summarize
instructions for the class
after you give them.

Assessment
Monitors and provides feedback to students
throughout the lesson.

Utilizes, when appropriate, pre- and postassessment to assess student growth &
improvement.

Utilizes a variety of assessment strategies

throughout instruction and bases assessments on
course goals/objectives and standards.

Symbols: Y = Yes

S = To Some Extent

Circulating through the

room to ensure students
are on task and working
diligently.
Providing
direct
feedback
on
progress.
Good assessment at the
end of the lecture, make
sure to use assessment to
adjust instruction.
X
N = No

N/0 = Not observed