Date and Time: 12/12/2017 10:24 AM

Staff Member Observed: RHEAL SHIRLEY Period 3 Grade No Course

Selected

Observer: Todd Diliberto

Formal District Goals

1) CSTP 1.1: Using knowledge of students to engage them in
learning. (ENGAGING & SUPPORTING ALL STUDENTS IN
LEARNING) Meets Standard
Comments: Students were engaged throughout the lesson. The game
motivated students to produce in the target language.

2) CSTP 1.2: Connecting learning to students’ prior knowledge,

backgrounds, life experiences, and interests. (ENGAGING &
SUPPORTING ALL STUDENTS IN LEARNING) Meets Standard
Comments: Opening assignment and practice final accessed and
reviewed prior knowledge

3) CSTP 1.3: Connecting subject matter to meaningful, real-life

contexts. (ENGAGING & SUPPORTING ALL STUDENTS IN
LEARNING) Meets Standard
Comments: The game asked students to write, speak and listen in
target language using real life contexts.

4) CSTP 1.4: Using a variety of instructional strategies, resources, and

technologies to meet students’ diverse learning needs. (ENGAGING &
SUPPORTING ALL STUDENTS IN LEARNING) Meets Standard
Comments: Utilized opening assignment, practice exam, feedback
and a game to review previous learning.

5) CSTP 1.5:Promoting critical thinking through inquiry, problem

solving, and reflection. (ENGAGING & SUPPORTING ALL
STUDENTS IN LEARNING) Meets Standard
Comments: Practice exam asked them to think critically and problem
solve.
6) CSTP 1.6: Monitoring student learning and adjusting instruction
while teaching. (ENGAGING & SUPPORTING ALL STUDENTS IN
LEARNING) Meets Standard
Comments: Teacher moved around the room and monitored students
throughout the lesson.

7) CSTP 2.1: Promoting social development and responsibility within a

caring community where each student is treated fairly and respectfully.
(CREATING & MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE ENVIRONMENTS FOR
STUDENT LEARNING) Meets Standard
Comments: Students interacted well with the teacher and each other.
Teacher modeled respect.

8) CSTP 2.2: Creating physical or virtual learning environments that

promote student learning, reflect diversity, and encourage constructive
and productive interactions among students. (CREATING &
MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE ENVIRONMENTS FOR STUDENT
LEARNING) Meets Standard
Comments: Classroom is warm and inviting. Student work is posted
around the room. Bulletin boards with French phrases. Desks
arranged for interaction.

9) CSTP 2.3: Establishing and maintaining learning environments that

are physically, intellectually, and emotionally safe. (CREATING &
MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE ENVIRONMENTS FOR STUDENT
LEARNING) Meets Standard
Comments: Classroom was clean, organized and free of hazards.
Relaxed and fun atmosphere.

10) CSTP 2.4:Creating a rigorous learning environment with high

expectations and appropriate support for all students. (CREATING &
MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE ENVIRONMENTS FOR STUDENT
LEARNING) Meets Standard
Comments: All students were expected to participate. Each wrote 8
descriptive sentences for the game.
11) CSTP 2.5: Developing, communicating, and maintaining high
standards for individual and group behavior. (CREATING &
MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE ENVIRONMENTS FOR STUDENT
LEARNING) Meets Standard
Comments: Students were attentive, engaged and well-behaved
throughout the lesson.

12) CSTP 2.6:Employing classroom routines, procedures, norms, and

supports for positive behavior to ensure a climate in which all students
can learn. (CREATING & MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE
ENVIRONMENTS FOR STUDENT LEARNING) Exceeds Standards
Comments: Opening assignment in place. Students knew exactly
where and how to turn in work and transition between activities.

13) CSTP 2.7: Using instructional time to optimize learning.

(CREATING & MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE ENVIRONMENTS FOR
STUDENT LEARNING) Meets Standard
Comments: Students were told what to work on if they finished the
practice final early. Transitions were quick.

14) CSTP 3.1: Demonstrating knowledge of subject matter, academic

content standards, and curriculum frameworks. (UNDERSTANDING
AND ORGANIZING SUBJECT MATTER FOR STUDENT LEARNING)
Meets Standard
Comments: Lesson plan, modeling and teacher input demonstrated
good knowledge of the content.

15) CSTP 3.2: Applying knowledge of student development and

proficiencies to ensure student understanding of subject matter.
(UNDERSTANDING AND ORGANIZING SUBJECT MATTER FOR
STUDENT LEARNING) Meets Standard
Comments: Use of games to motivate students to produce in target
language.

16) CSTP 3.3: Organizing curriculum to facilitate student

understanding of the subject matter. (UNDERSTANDING AND
ORGANIZING SUBJECT MATTER FOR STUDENT LEARNING)
Meets Standard
Comments: A variety of activities were used to keep students attentive
and engaged.

17) CSTP 3.4: Utilizing instructional strategies that are appropriate to

the subject matter. (UNDERSTANDING AND ORGANIZING
SUBJECT MATTER FOR STUDENT LEARNING) Meets Standard
Comments: Accessed prior knowledge, provided opportunities to
listen, speak and write in target language.

18) CSTP 3.5: Uses materials, resources and technologies to make

subject matter accessible to all students. (UNDERSTANDING AND
ORGANIZING SUBJECT MATTER FOR STUDENT LEARNING)
Meets Standard
Comments: Used slide presentation, projector, games and prizes to
make subject matter accessible.

19) CSTP 3.6: Addressing the needs of English learners and students
with special needs to provide equitable access to the content.
(UNDERSTANDING AND ORGANIZING SUBJECT MATTER FOR
STUDENT LEARNING) Meets Standard
Comments: Practice test and feedback provided scaffolds for students
to prepare for final exam.

20) CSTP 4.1: Using knowledge of students' academic readiness,

language proficiency, cultural background, and individual development
to plan instruction. (PLANNING INSTRUCTION AND DESIGNING
LEARNING EXPERIENCES FOR ALL STUDENTS) Meets Standard
Comments: The practice test and game capitalized on student
development and academic readiness.

21) CSTP 4.2: Establishing and articulating goals for student learning.
(PLANNING INSTRUCTION AND DESIGNING LEARNING
EXPERIENCES FOR ALL STUDENTS) Meets Standard
Comments: Teacher visually and verbally reviewed today's lesson
standards at the beginning of the lesson.
22) CSTP 4.3: Developing and sequencing long-term and short-term
instructional plans to support student learning. (PLANNING
INSTRUCTION AND DESIGNING LEARNING EXPERIENCES FOR
ALL STUDENTS) Meets Standard
Comments: This lesson's activities all focused on the learning
objectives. Student responses demonstrated that this lesson is part of
a long term lesson plan.

23) CSTP 4.4: Planning instruction that incorporates appropriate

strategies to meet the learning needs of all students. (PLANNING
INSTRUCTION AND DESIGNING LEARNING EXPERIENCES FOR
ALL STUDENTS) Meets Standard
Comments: Lesson included modeling, guided and independent
practice, feedback and interaction.

24) CSTP 4.5: Adapting instructional plans and curricular materials to

meet the assessed learning needs of all students. (PLANNING
INSTRUCTION AND DESIGNING LEARNING EXPERIENCES FOR
ALL STUDENTS) Meets Standard
Comments: Teacher uses informal assessment to guide and pace the
lessons.

25) CSTP 5.1: Applying knowledge of the purposes, characteristics,

and uses of different types of assessments. (ASSESSING STUDENT
LEARNING) Meets Standard
Comments: Assessed student responses, observed independent
practice and assesses student written work.

26) CSTP 5.2: Collecting and analyzing assessment data from a

variety of sources to inform instruction (ASSESSING STUDENT
LEARNING) Meets Standard
Comments: Used student oral responses to assess informally.
Collected practice exams and reviewed them while students worked
on the next task.
27) CSTP 5.3: Reviewing data, both individually and with colleagues,
to monitor student learning. (ASSESSING STUDENT LEARNING)
Meets Standard
Comments: Meets regularly with colleagues to review data and plan
lessons.

28) CSTP 5.4: Using assessment data to establish learning goals and
to plan, differentiate, and modify instruction. (ASSESSING STUDENT
LEARNING) Meets Standard
Comments: Used assessment to inform decision making for final
exam.

29) CSTP 5.5: Involving all students in self-assessment, goal setting,

and monitoring progress. (ASSESSING STUDENT LEARNING) Meets
Standard
Comments: Students were able to self assess by seeing the answers
to the practice exam and then filling in correct answers with a different
colored pencil.

30) CSTP 5.6: Using available technologies to assist in assessment,

analysis, and communication of student learning. (ASSESSING
STUDENT LEARNING) Meets Standard
Comments: Uses Synergy to calculate grades and communicate
progress.

31) CSTP 5.7: Using assessment information to share timely and

comprehensible feedback with students and their families.
(ASSESSING STUDENT LEARNING) Meets Standard
Comments: Provided answers immediately after practice exam.
Students wrote in corrected answers with a different color pencil to
highlight what they needed to study.

32) CSTP 6.1: Reflecting on teaching practice in support of student

learning. (DEVELOPING AS A PROFESSIONAL EDUCATOR) Meets
Standard
33) CSTP 6.2: Establishing professional goals and engaging in
continuous and purposeful professional growth and development.
(DEVELOPING AS A PROFESSIONAL EDUCATOR) Meets Standard

34) CSTP 6.3: Collaborating with colleagues and the broader

professional community to support teacher and student learning.
(DEVELOPING AS A PROFESSIONAL EDUCATOR) Meets Standard

35) CSTP 6.4: Working with families to support student learning.

(DEVELOPING AS A PROFESSIONAL EDUCATOR) Meets Standard

36) CSTP 6.5: Engaging local communities in support of the

instructional program. (DEVELOPING AS A PROFESSIONAL
EDUCATOR) Meets Standard

37) CSTP 6.6: Managing professional responsibilities to maintain

motivation and commitment to all students.(DEVELOPING AS A
PROFESSIONAL EDUCATOR) Meets Standard

38) CSTP 6.7: Demonstrating professional responsibility, integrity, and

ethical conduct. (DEVELOPING AS A PROFESSIONAL EDUCATOR)
Meets Standard

Overall Comments: 10:14 After announcements, students began their

translation warm up activity. Teacher took attendance. Moved around
the room.
10:17 Reviewed the answers to the warm up exercise. Went around
and stamped their warm ups.
10:18 We are going to take a practice final. This is what we're going to
do. I'm going to project it. Take out two different colored pencils and a
pen. Take the final in pencil. If you don't know something leave a
space. When you're done, you're going to grab your notebook, find
what you didn't know and write it in with a different color. If you finish
take out your colored stuff and work on that.
This first part, tell me what it is. Make sure you put the definite article.
We have four translation sections. I'll move that down in 10 minutes.
I'll give you about 25 minutes.
10:20 Students began the practice final. Students work silently.
10:38 Okay guys, if you haven't grabbed your notebooks yet, do so in
the next few minutes. I'm going to post the answers at about 10:47.
10:42 Okay guys, in a few minutes I'm going to post the answers. If
you are done, work on your drawing.
10:45 I'm going to post the answers. Anything that was wrong correct
it. It's going to be out of 30. Answers posted. Students quietly wrote
them down.
10:50 I'm going to collect it. I just want to see how you did. Then I will
give it back.
10:52 Okay, we're going to pass them down. I'm just going to look at it
while you're writing your sentences and then I'll pass them back to
you.
10:53 You only have to write 8 sentences. Choose someone famous
who everyone knows. Students passed up their practice finals.
Alright, get in to groups. How many sentences? 8
10:55 Teacher raised the screen. Here are your instructions. Students
got into groups of three or four. We'll start at about 11:03 so we have
enough time to present them.
Teacher checked that students were in groups.
Students chose a famous person, discussed and wrote sentences
describing that person.
11:01 Alright guys, 4 or 5 minutes and we'll start.
11:03 Alright you guys ready? If you're not ready you can keep
working while someone else goes.
A student from one group stood and read their sentence in French.
Students guessed the person. Winning students got a prize.
11:08 Okay, we have time for one more.
11:11 Bell rang. Class was dismissed.