Clinical Observation#1

Date _12/10/15_____________

Student Teacher ______Sabrina___________________

___Rossman________________________

Criteria

Exceptional

Acceptable

Unacceptable

(5 points)

(3.5 points)

(0 points)

Coherence

Observer

Comments

Coherence Total Points: ____20__ /

20

Standard(s) &
Objective(s)

The objective(s)
is/are closely tied to
appropriate
standards and are
specific, measurable
and observable.

The objective(s) is/are

tied to appropriate
standards and are
somewhat specific,
measurable and
observable.

The objective(s) is/are

not closely tied to
appropriate standards
or are not specific,
measurable and
observable.

Congruency

All of the lesson

components are
highly congruent
with the standard(s)
& objective(s).

Most of the lesson

components are
congruent with the
standard(s) &
objective(s).

Few or none of the

All lesson components are highly
lesson components
congruent with standard and objective.
are congruent with the (5)
standard(s) &
objective(s).

Sequencing

Breaks down
complex tasks into
appropriate
increments and
presents the
material clearly and
explicitly in a logical
sequence.

Breaks down complex

tasks and presents the
material in a
somewhat logical
sequence.

Does not break down

complex tasks or
present the material
clearly in a logical
sequence.

Pacing

The lesson is well

paced and
transitions are
effective.

The lesson is fairly

well paced and
employs some
effective transitions.

The lesson is not well Pacing worked very well fo this group
paced or transitions and they are at ease with transitions.
are ineffective.
(5)

Criteria

Exceptional

Acceptable

Unacceptable

Standard agrees with objective and is

measurable and observable. Your
learning objective is agreement of
pronouns and verbs. (5)

Your sequencing is impeccable! You

walked students through the lesson
very methodically, helping them build
knowledge and competency. (5)

Comments

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Clinical Observation#1

Date _12/10/15_____________

Student Teacher ______Sabrina___________________

___Rossman________________________

(5 points)

(3.5 points)

Observer

(0 points)

Elements of Effective Instruction

Elements Total Points: ___22___ /25

Anticipatory Set Creative, engaging,

and highly effective
at focusing the
learners attention
and tapping prior
knowledge. It
requires active
participation from
learners and
includes a clear
statement of the
learning objective.

Effective at focusing
the learners attention
and tapping prior
knowledge. It requires
participation from
learners and includes
a statement of the
learning objective.

Not effective at
focusing the learners
attention and tapping
prior knowledge. It
does not require
participation from
learners or it does
notinclude a statement
of the learning
objective.

I thought your anticipatory set was

perfect for this lesson: -whats a
pronoun? -whats a verb? -what does
it mean to agree? All of your students
were engaged and working hard on the
concepts. You were very clear that
what you would be working on today
was making the pronoun agree with
the verb. I thought you and the
students struggled to articulate what
agree means you might research
this and plan for a follow-up minilesson. (4)

Modeling

Teacher models some

expected learning
outcomes for the
learners.

Teacher does not

modelexpected
learning outcomes for
the learners.

At the board you were very explicit

about the learning outcomes you were
expecting students to achieve and you
showed them how to complete the
activities.(5)

Guided Practice Clear, concrete,

effective strategies
provide
opportunities for all
learners to
demonstrate
understanding with
support from the
teacher.

Effective strategies
provide opportunities
for most learners to
demonstrate
understanding with
support from the
teacher.

Ineffective strategies
provide few
opportunities for
learners to
demonstrate
understanding with
support from the
teacher.

You provided a list of pronouns and a

list of verbs and showed students how
to match them using the correct form of
the verb. Most students got this on
the first pass, and all seemed to get it
by the end of the lesson.(5)

)Closure

Closure is provided
Inadequate or missing
that requires some
closure.
participation from
learners and
reinforces the learning
objective(s).

Teacher clearly and

explicitly
modelsexpected
learning outcomes
for the learners.

Concise closure is
provided that
requires active
participation from
learners and
effectively reinforces
the learning
objective(s).

Here you were less explicit and I

almost missed your closure. You need
to wrap up your lesson in a bow! One
of my students tells his class this is
closure of the lesson; why is closure
important? and I think this helps with
the transition as well as finalizing
concepts in the lesson. (3)

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Clinical Observation#1

Date _12/10/15_____________

Student Teacher ______Sabrina___________________

___Rossman________________________

Independent
Practice

Criteria

Instructions are
extremely clear and
anticipate
difficulties. Tasks
ensure that all
learners possess
the requisite
knowledge and
skills to succeed.

Instructions are
somewhat clear and
may anticipate
difficulties. Tasks
ensure that
mostlearners possess
the requisite
knowledge and skills
to succeed.

Exceptional

Acceptable

Unacceptable

(5 points)

(3.5 points)

(0 points)

Instructions are
Fantastic activity! (5)
unclear ordo not
anticipate difficulties.
Tasks do not ensure
that learners possess
the requisite
knowledge and skills
to succeed.

Comments

Responsive Instruction

Check for
Understanding

Teacher uses
ongoing and varied
strategies to check
for understanding.

Observer

Responsive Instruction Points:

__15____ /15

Teacher uses at least Teacher does not

one strategy to check check for
for understanding.
understanding.

Whiteboard
Calling on students
Group work
Table checks
(5)

Monitor and
Adjust

Teachercontinually
and effectively
adjusts instruction
as student needs
indicate.

Teacher adjusts
instruction as student
needs indicate.

Teacher does not

adjust instruction as
student needs
indicate.

Teacher monitors understanding

evidenced by frequent checks as noted
above. There did not appear to be any
adjustment of the lesson components
based on student needs because all
students were on board. (5)

Differentiation

Effectively meets

Attempts to meet the

Does not effectively

Heterogenous grouping. Teacher

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Clinical Observation#1

Date _12/10/15_____________

Student Teacher ______Sabrina___________________

___Rossman________________________

the needs of all

students by
differentiating
instruction to
accommodate for
varied abilities and
learning styles.

needs of all students

by differentiating
instruction to
accommodate for
varied abilities and
learning styles.

meet the needs of all

students by
differentiating
instruction to
accommodate for
varied abilities and
learning styles.

Classroom Management

Relationships

Demonstrates
positive and
respectful
relationships with all
students.

Procedures and Runs an efficient

Routines
classroom; uses
effective classroom
management
strategies to
eliminate disruptive
activity and
maximizes
instructional time.

Observer

attention in small groups and 1:1. (5)

Management Total Points:

_10_____ /10

Demonstrates
somewhat positive
and respectful
relationships with all
students.

Does not demonstrate

positive and respectful
relationships with all
students.

You have a warm relationship with your

st)udents and they also respect you
immensely. I havent seen
whispering in decades, but your class
is well aware of your expectations. (5)

Runs a somewhat
efficient classroom;
uses classroom
management
strategies to minimize
disruptive activity and
makes good use of
instructional time.

Does not run an

efficient classroom;
does not use effective
classroom
management
strategies to minimize
disruptive behavior or
make good use of
instructional time

Your students demonstrate the

awareness and practice of classroom
procedures and routines. It is obvious
that you are consistent with these
critical areas. (5)

Total Points out of 70:67

= ________ %

Additional Comments

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Clinical Observation#1

Date _12/10/15_____________

Student Teacher ______Sabrina___________________

___Rossman________________________

Observer

What a fantastic class you have! You have developed a lovely, respectful culture in which all students are expected to
learn and demonstrate good behavior. Your lesson was a good one! Important! You allowed time for critical thinking
which is so important. Next time get really ,really clear on how to present the concept of agreement between
pronoun and verb. Id suggest a follow up mini-lesson in case any of the students missed the concept. I dont think
they did, but this would be a good exercise for you, the teacher. Great job! Merry Christmas!

Goals for Next Observation

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Clinical Observation#1

Date _12/10/15_____________

Student Teacher ______Sabrina___________________

___Rossman________________________

Observer

The Student Teachers goals for areas needing improvement on the next clinical observation will be outlined below.
The goals should be focused on areas marked Unacceptable on this clinical observation.

Area(s) marked Unacceptable are:

A summary of the conversation between the Observer and the Student Teacher regarding the deficiency:

Actions the Observer will take to help address deficient area(s) are:

Actions the Student Teacher will take to address deficient area(s) are:

Student Teacher Signature ___________________________________________________

Date ________________

Observer Signature __J Rossman__________________________________________________ Date

___12/11/15______________

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