East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania

Office of Student Teaching

UNIVERSITY SUPERVISOR OBSERVATION OF STUDENT TEACHER
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Student Teacher: Jason Stives Supervisor: Jeffrey S. Walters______

Site: Chipperfield Elementary School Date: 4/21/2017_________
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Lesson Description
Subject: ___Math ___ Reading ___ SCI ___ SS _X__ LA ___Other
Topic: Summarizing and Reporting Out
Planning:
_Y__Goal Matches Standard and Assessment: Yes or No
Students will Know and identifying the different parts of a letter and how to write.
Instruction:
_X__ Motivation/Engagement
_X__ Demonstration/Modeling/I Do
_X__ Guided Practice/Exploration/We Do
_X__ Wrap Up/Closure
_X_ Assessment
Resources Used:
Materials: Song, Language Arts Curriculum, Pro/Board, White Board, Pencil, Writing Packet
Students:
23 children, 2nd Grade
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Comments
Classroom Teaching Strategies Learners Professionalism/Content
Management
The teacher led the Began the lesson with Students were actively Thanks for sending the
class through subtle a song identifying the engaged in the lesson lesson plan and providing a
directions and cues parts of a letter. throughout the class hard copy at the
period. observation.
Called the children by Q&A and discussion Learning conversations Knowing and identifying
name for direction and with children and related to knowing and the different parts of a letter
redirection knowing and identifying the and how to write is career
identifying the different parts of a related
different parts of a letter were evident
letter used
The class was well Reinforced effort The teacher led the Knowing and identifying
organized and moved through verbal praise instruction throughout the different parts of a letter
quietly in transitions the class period with and how to write is relevant
students engaged to life lessons.
The teacher set high Provided recognition Students were working Appropriate practice for
expectations by related of student responses. and performing with knowing and identifying
to the scope of Reinforce positive the teacher engaged the different parts of a letter
knowing and behaviors (DoJo & and how to write
identifying the Mounties)
different parts of a
letter and how to write
The interactions were Used clues and Teacher provided Modeled appropriate
respectful between question to encourage opportunities to behaviors for knowing and
teacher and students and guide students to experience the concept identifying the different
understanding. through Q & A about parts of a letter and how to
knowing and write
identifying the
different letter parts
There were clear Teacher used the Identified similarities Discussed the BEO student
standards of behavior packet focusing the and differences within teacher evaluation. Will
for the class students attention. knowing and complete BEO
Movement exercise identifying the Communication by 4/21/17.
used to reinforce different parts of a
letter parts letter
Teacher was in front of The teacher helped Many student executed Discussed Assignments
class most of the class engage the children /answered and the rest required for the extended 4th
period and encouraged of the group had input Q. Balance of assignments
participation sharing regarding the are due for 5/5/2017 End of
the cut and paste assignment Semester/Graduation
Coop observed about Teacher provided Students were focused Jason seems to have a good
the classroom during prompts during the attentive and handle on the student
instruction L.Arts concepts participating in all teaching expectations.
discussion & closure activities

Areas of Strength: The teacher and student rapport was mutually respectful. The teacher used a
Language Arts (TPT Packet) and discussion using to foster engagement. Question and answer along
with sampling and signaling were used to have students understand the concepts. The teacher
sampled the children often and involved them in the cut and paste activity practice segment. The
teacher had the children share their ideas for closure using the assessment cards.

Areas to Strengthen: The teacher used a song and PRO/Board demonstration to interest and
motivate student in the anticipatory set of the lesson. Continue to state list and emphasize objectives
as you transition from segment to another segment. Continue the use of the sampling and signaling
techniques this will engage all of the students more often. Continue to use formative assessment
strategies to teach and assess students knowledge and check or understanding in the closure segment.

General Comments: The teacher used the Song, Pro/Board, Q&A, and language arts packet
activities to reinforce and solidify the concept of knowing and identifying the different parts of a
letter. The lesson was well planned and executed it with confidence. The children seemed to enjoy
the activities while learning a valuable skills. Continue to use assessments throughout and at the
conclusion of your lessons, it is a great way to check student learning. (Writings/LA Packet)