CAP Observation Form: Announced Observation #1

What:
Candida
te:
Who:

Observation # 1

Leanna Thomas
Program
Supervisor:

Focus Elements:

How:
Site:

Rhonda
Wainshilbaum

Announced

Belchertown

Supervising
Practitioner:

Ms. Teixeira

1.A.4 Well-Structured Lessons; 2.D.2 High Expectations

Note: As this is the first observation, assessors should attempt to collect evidence for
all elements in order to provide a baseline for future observations

Pre-Observation Conference
Observation Details

11/9

Date:

Time
(start/end):

1:26 2:10

Grade(s
):

High School

Digital Photography: Creating Spirit Animal Hybrids

The students create a digital photograph of a hybrid
being by combining a self portrait and an animal portrait of
their chosen spirit animal.
Content Topic/
Lesson
Objective:

The students build off of preexisting digital

manipulation skills to develop a mastery of photoshop tools
and techniques.
The students explain the reason they identify with
the symbolism of their chosen spirit animal.

Whole Group

Small Group

One-on-One

Other

Active Evidence Collection occurred during the observation and is synthesized and
categorized below.
Element*
1.A.4*
Struc Lessons

1.B.2
Adjust
Practice

2.A.3
Diverse
Needs

2.B.1

Safe Lrng
Environ

Evidence**

Detailed work sheet for reference with example.

Checked in with each student at least once.
Lots of advice and individual attention.
Spoke quietly and patiently. Tailored advice to individual need.

* Observations must collect and document evidence for at least the focus elements. Focus elements are
highlighted.
** Evidence included is indicative of performance relative to each element. It may include evidence that
demonstrates one or more of the dimensions (quality, consistency, scope) of an element are being met or that
performance is not yet at the expected threshold.

2.D.2*
High
Expectations

Challenging, interesting lesson, attainable to all students.

4.A.1

If she was to reintroduce this project again she would be sure to go

over basic photoshop function for review (such as transform controls),
and empower the students ability by doing more handsoff modeling.

Reflective
Prac

Focused Feedback
Reinforcement
Area/Action:
(strengths)

Refinement
Area/Action:
(areas for
improvement)

Expertise of content area evident. Lots of

individual support. Original, thought provoking
lesson. Total focus was on student needs.
Instead of hands on modeling, I would have
liked to see Leanna talk them through it and let
them manipulate the computer, or heard some
questions like, what do you think comes
next? The information should have come in
smaller doses. I did not see an art objective
and I think on art element should have also
been considered.

* Observations must collect and document evidence for at least the focus elements. Focus elements are
highlighted.
** Evidence included is indicative of performance relative to each element. It may include evidence that
demonstrates one or more of the dimensions (quality, consistency, scope) of an element are being met or that
performance is not yet at the expected threshold.