GoObserve Observation Report

Grand Blanc , Grand Blanc

Name: Student Teacher (Bobby) Classification: Prob. 1st Yr. Observed by: Chris Belcher Observation Date: Friday, March 7, 2014 at 9:18 AM Criteria: (MG) Understands curriculum and able to differentiate to student needs. (MG) Lessons, activities and assessments are planned and aligned with MI Approved Standards and Benchmarks. (MG) Adjusts lesson plan as necessary to differentiate instruction. Evidence of higher level questioning techniques. (MG) Have students actively think about, discuss, and use the ideas and skills being taught. (PTG) Classroom rules, consequences, procedures, and routines are evident but inconsistently administered. (EG) Classroom is always organized and set up to maximize learning and minimize safety concerns. (PTG) Utilizes limited disciplinary strategies and students are frequently not paying attention. (MG) Treats students with respect. Positively supports students. Activity Knowledge of Curriculum Comments Bobby is knowledgeable on the Communism and its containment. This was demonstrated in the brief discussion of the Truman Doctrine and Containment at the beginning of the class. The lesson observed is 3rd hour US History on Friday, March 7th. Lesson plans were available at the time of the lesson and is aligned to a state standard. The lesson objective is "fjdhflddsfklf." The objective is not posted but is verbalized when the class looks at the cartoon. Bobby begins the class by pointing out that there is no vocabulary for the day. He informs students that they are going to the library for the day and posts a cartoon on containment. Some students are talkative during this discussion.

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Lesson planning aligned

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Presentation

Students are asked to pass their cartoons forward but they are not collected. Bobby then asks for a student to volunteer what the cartoon projected on the screen represents. Bobby uses the cartoon to begin a discussion on the spread of Communism. He then shows three pictures of people spilling red gatorade. He asks students to explain how this can represent containment. Students answer in chorale. Questioning is good but fast. It is recommended to give students more think time and then to call on individual students to share their thoughts. The class then heads to the library for the next part of the days lesson. Students complete a stations activity on the Cold War. 9:26:25 AM Engagement During the station activity, students are participating and on task. They have 7 minutes at each station and 3-5 questions to answer about each country. Class expectations are posted at the back of the classroom. School procedures are posted near the door.

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Classroom Rules, Procedures, Routines Classroom Organization, Safety Student Management

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Bobby uses proximity well during group work. At times, he has to talk over students and does not address the students talking. It is recommended to address talkative students to ensure that all directions are received and understood.

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Interaction/Rapport