TeacherEducationProgram

FormativeObservationofClassroomTeaching
ProfileofStudentTeachingPerformance:

ACONTINUUMOFPROFESSIONALDEVELOPMENT
PVES
1/28/16
Kathleen Leigh
StudentTeacher:________________________________
School:_____________________________Date:___________

Terri Tucker
CooperatingTeacher:____________________________

1:00-1:30 K
Time/Class/Period:_____________________________________

Groundhog Day/Shadows
Topics/strategies:______________________________________________________________________________________

A.ProfessionalKnowledge|Thestudentteacher
A1.Demonstratesanunderstandingofappropriatecontentstandards(SOL/Professional
standards).
A2.Demonstratesessentialknowledgeandskillsofsubjectarea.
A3.Demonstratesthelinkbetweenthecontentandstudentspastandfuturelearning
experiencesaswellasrelatedsubjectareas.

B.AssessmentofandforStudentLearningThestudentteacher
B1.Setsacceptable,measurable,andappropriatelearningoutcomesandachievementgoals
forstudentlearning.
B2.Plansformalandinformalassessmentoflearningoutcomes.
B3.Checksforunderstandingusingavarietyofassessmenttechniquestoenhancestudent
learning.
B4.Usesformalandinformalassessmentevidencetoidentifystrategiestoimprove
instruction.

C.InstructionalPlanning|Thestudentteacher
C1.Isfamiliarwithandusesrelevantaspectsofstudentsbackground,knowledge,
experience,andskills.
C2.Plansdifferentiatedinstructiontoaddresstheuniquecharacteristicsofindividual
students(e.g.TAG/GT,ESL,SpecialNeeds).
C3.Plansappropriateinstructionalstrategiestomeetthelearningoutcomes.
C4.Integratesinstructionaltechnologyinplanning.
C5.Integrateskeycontentelementsinplanning.
C6.Planstimerealisticallyforpacingandtransitionsforcontentmastery.

D.LearningEnvironment|Thestudentteacher
D1.Establishesasafephysicalandpsychologicalenvironment.
D2.Establishesaclimateoftrustandteamwork.
D3.Maintainsconsistentstandardsforpositiveclassroombehavior.
D4.Demonstratesrespectforandresponsivenesstotheculturalbackgroundsanddiffering
perspectivesoflearners.
Rev7/15

:) Clear, specific content objectives

and learning outcomes
:) Reviews winter and spring as
students come in-brief discussion of
each and then using ipad has each st
choose which picture is winter and
which is summer.
:) Brief review and informal
assessment to begin.

:) Also, uses ipad to introduce

groundhog and burrow
:) Good use of technology picking
up on children's interest in pix on
ipad and also saves T time hunting
and keeping up with pix!
:) Starfall groundhog song again is
excellent integration of technology,
visual support and motivating!

:) Detailed lesson plans

:) Good variety of activities that are
appropriate for achieving stated
objectives
:) Uses visuals, videos, manipulative
puppet, game, to make concepts
and vocabulary more accessible
*winter/spring/groundhog/
shadow/burrow/in and out
:) plans time realistically, good
pacing, efficient
:) Uses transition times to reinforce
lesson

:) Calm, respectful manner

creates a safe environment
conducive to learning
:) Use of song also helps
students use target English
vocabulary in correct English
language patterns
:) Catchy song, soon girls were
singing along as they worked!

E.InstructionalDelivery|Thestudentteacher
E1.Presentsproceduresandoutcomesclearlytostudentsandchecksforstudent
understanding.
E2.Presentscontentaccuratelyandeffectively.

:) Students actively engaged

:) Effective use of technology
:) variety of appropriate
activities including multiple
modalities

E3.Engagesandmaintainsstudentsinactivelearning.
E4.Engageslearnersinarangeoflearningexperiencesusingtechnology.
E5.Facilitatesstudentsuseofhigherlevelthinkingskillsininstruction.
E6.Differentiatesinstructionandprovidesappropriateaccommodationstomeettheneedsof
diverselearners.
E7.Usesinstructionalandtransitiontimeforcontentmastery.

F.ReflectionforStudentAcademicProgress

Reflective, open to
suggestions

Thestudentteacher
F1.Providesspecificevidencetodocumentstudentlearning.
F2.Takesresponsibilityforstudentlearningbyusingongoinganalysisandreflection.
F3.Seeksandusesinformationfromprofessionalsources(e.g.Cooperatingteacher,colleagues,
and/orresearch)toimproveinstruction.

G.Professionalism|Thestudentteacher
G1.Demonstratestheexpectationsoftheprofessionincludingcodesofethics,professional
standardsofpracticeandrelevantlawandpolicy.
G2.Takesinitiativetogrowanddevelopthroughinteractionsthatenhancepracticeand
supportstudentlearning.
G3.Collaboratesandcommunicateseffectivelythroughoralandwrittenlanguage.
G4.Buildsrelationshipsandcollaborateswithfamilies,communities,colleagues,andother
professionalstopromotelearnergrowthanddevelopment.
G5.Accessesresourcestodeepenanunderstandingofcultural,ethnic,genderandlearning
differencestobuildstrongerrelationshipsandcreatemorerelevantlearningexperiences.

SuggestionsforContinuingProfessionalDevelopment:AreasofStrengthandAreasforGrowth

Strengths: *Detailed plans *Integration of technology *Scaffolds learning with visuals, music,
manipulatives *Calm, pleasant manner creates an environment conducive to learning * Variety of
activities using different modalities to introduce and reinforce vocabulary and concepts *efficient and
effective use of time
Areas for Growth: Modify behaviors using positive, specific praise.

Kathleen Leigh
StudentTeacher

Rev7/15

1/28/16
Date

Cheryl Fauerbach
UniversitySupervisororCooperatingTeacher

1/28/16
Date