NGU College of Education - Domain 1 + Domain 3 Checklist Report

Date of Observation:​ 4/9/2019 Program:​ Music

Student Name:​ Clay Blackwood Term:​ Spring 2019
Student Level:​ 2nd Semester Senior/ Student Teacher Evaluator’s Name:​ Charles McIntyre
Student Email: ​blackwood4633@ngu.edu Evaluator’s Role:​ NGU Supervising Instructor (student
Which Lesson:​ 2 teaching)
Lesson Topic: ​B Flat Concert Scale Evaluator’s Email:​ phil.mcintyre@ngu.edu
Domain 1: Instructional Indicators Checklist
Exemplary (4)- Always: 90%-100% Unsatisfactory- (1)- Rarely: 0-29%
Proficient (3)- Often: 60-89% Not Applicable- N/A
Needs Improvement (2)- Sometimes: 30-59%

Indicator Score Comments

1. Standards and Objectives​: 3 Lesson was aligned with previous learning. Students continue
Aligned; Connected to previous learning, and to master the concept but more work is required, especially in
Communicated; Evidence of Mastery of the the area of pitch discernment.
Objective.

2. Motivating Students​: 3 Teacher is continuing to be more engaging in his instruction.

Content is Relevant, Engaging, and Meaningful.

3. Presenting Instructional Content​: 3 Instructions were clear. Teacher can in the future demonstrate
Clear and concise information in a logical sequence; the scale on an instrument to reinforce pitch identification.
Examples given; Expectations modeled by teacher.

4. Lesson Structure and Pacing​: 3 Pacing was appropriate.

Appropriate Beginning, Middle, End;
Efficient transitions and material distribution,
Timely pacing.

5. Activities and Materials​: 3 Teacher used the band method book for the entire lesson.
Varied,​ Relevant, Challenging, Support lesson
objectives; Technology is used by teacher and/or
students

6. Questioning​: 3 Teacher questioned students throughout the lesson.

Variety of Bloom’s levels that are linked to SLO,
Wait time evident; Teacher generates​ ​High Order
Questions.

7. Academic feedback: 3 Teacher provided feedback during the lesson and, teacher did
Specific, meaningful, frequent​, used for instructional adjust when some students were unable to master the whole
monitoring and adjusting scale.

8. Guided Practice: 3 Guided practice was evident.

Enhance learning; Roles assigned; Goals set and
learning evaluated; Accountability for individuals is
evident

9. Teacher Content Knowledge: 3 Teacher's content knowledge was evident.

Accurate knowledge of material taught;
Subject-specific strategies utilize​d; Sufficient depth
of content.
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10. Teacher Knowledge of Students: 3

Understands and anticipates needs; ​Differentiates
and makes accommodations in instruction;
incorporates cultural heritage.

11. Thinking/Problem Solving​: ​Provides 3 Teacher analyzed the problems some of the low brass were
opportunities to: generate a variety of experiencing with incorrect fingerings and slide positions.
ideas/solutions,
analyze problems and share information
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Domain 3: Environmental Indicators Checklist

Exemplary (4)- Always: 90%-100% Unsatisfactory- (1)- Rarely: 0-29%

Proficient (3)- Often: 60-89% Not Applicable- N/A
Needs Improvement (2)- Sometimes: 30-59%

Indicator Score Comments

Expectations 3 Teacher helped students understand the lesson.
Teacher sets high and demanding academic
expectations for every student;
Teacher encourages students to learn from mistakes;
Teacher creates learning opportunities where all
students can experience success;
Students take initiative and follow through with their
own work;
Teacher optimizes instructional time.

Managing Student Behavior 3 Teacher addressed a minor disruption in the low brass
Students are well-behaved and on task; section.
Teacher reinforces rules and expectations for
learning and behavior;
The teacher uses techniques such as positive
feedback, intrinsic motivation, and/or consequences
to maintain appropriate student behavior;
The teacher overlooks inconsequential behavior;
The teacher deals with students who have caused
disruptions rather than the entire class;.
The teacher attends to disruptions quickly, firmly,
fairly, and consistently with no interruption to
instruction.

The Classroom Environment 4 Very organized classroom.

Is organized;
Supplies, equipment, and resources are easily and
readily accessible for all students.

Respectful Culture 4 Students and teacher was very respectful of each other.
Teacher-student interactions demonstrate caring and
respect for one another;
Students are encouraged to exhibit care and respect
for one another.

Overall Average Score: 3.13

Overall Lesson Comments: ​Teacher should play along with students to help them hear and match pitch at this beginning
level of instruction.