FormaI Observation #1 (PrincipaI) for KRYSTAL RENTON

Grade: 9 Date: 12/13/2013

Subject: American History Start Time: 9:00 am End Time: 10:15 am
The CIassroom Environment
Performance LeveI Key: 1=Ineffective 2=MinimaIIy Effective 3=Effective 4=HighIy Effective
Rubric Observed?
Perf
LeveI
EvaIuator Comments
2:0
The CIassroom Environment Comments
Krystal's classroom is very safe, organized, inviting, and is conducive to learning. There is student work posted in the
room, she has a word wall identifying key terms, student grades are posted, absent work is available for students to
pick up.
Krystal has a definite bond with her students, and exhibits great classroom control. Krystal also utilized a lot of
technology- smartbaord, elmo, videos, etc. All students were engaged and on task for the entire hour.
2:1
2A Creating an
Environment of
Respect and Rapport
[Demonstration:
CIassroom
Observations, SeIf
RefIection] i.Teacher
interaction with
students
4
There is a definite bond/rapport between Krystal and her students as evidenced by
the interactions I observed. Krystal likes to use humor in her teaching, and her
students respond very well to her.
2:2
2B EstabIishing a
CuIture of Learning
[Demonstration:
Observation, Student
Work; SeIf
RefIection] i.
Importance of
Content ii.
CIassroom
Atmosphere
3
Krystal really advocates for why learning history is important, and relates it to
current day issues. She established lessons where students are able to work in
groups and facilitates the discussion of the issues.
2:3
2C Managing
CIassroom
Procedures
[Demonstration:
Observation; SeIf
RefIection]
Management of: i.
InstructionaI Process
ii. Transitions iii.
MateriaI and SuppIies
4
There is a definite set of procedures and a routine that is followed in the classroom.
Students know where to look for objectives, grades, absent work, etc. Krystal is very
organized.
2:4
2D Managing
Student Behavior
[Demonstration:
Observation; SeIf
RefIection] i.
Expectations ii.
Monitoring Student
Behavior iii.
Response to Student
Misbehavior
4
There were no behavioral issues. Krystal walked around the room the entire hour,
and monitored the progress of her students, and asked questions to check for
understanding and get them to think more deeply about what they were learning.
2E Organizing
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2:5
PhysicaI Space
[Demonstration:
Observations] i.
Safety and
AccessibiIity
4
The room is safe, inviting, and is conducive to learning.
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Instruction
Performance LeveI Key: 1=Ineffective 2=MinimaIIy Effective 3=Effective 4=HighIy Effective
Rubric Observed?
Perf
LeveI
EvaIuator Comments
3:0
Instruction Comments
I visited Krystal's American History class. Objectives were clearly stated:
-Identify the goals and progress of the new deal
-Describe the life of the average American during the Great Depression
-Explain the opposition to the New Deal
Krystal clearly communicates the expectations for learning and engages students in activities that are geared toward
enhancing their critical thinking skills.
Krystal is an asset to Kellwood and East Detroit Public Schools.
3:1
3A Communicating
with Students
[Demonstration:
CIassroom
Observations]
i.Expectations for
Learning ii.Directions
and Procedures iii.
ExpIanations of
Content iv. Use of
OraI and Written
Language
4
Krystal communicates with her students very well. The expectations for learning are
explicit (on the board) and she referred to them throughout the lesson.
3:2
3B Engaging
Students in Learning
[Demonstration:
Observation; SeIf
RefIection] i.Activities
and Assignments
ii.Engaging students
in Discussion &
Questioning
4
Students were engaged through the use of technology and the variety of activities.
Students worked individually, in groups, and as a class.
3:3
3B Engaging
Students in Learning
[Demonstration:
Observation; SeIf
RefIection] iii.
Differentiation iv.
Structure & Pacing
4
All students were engaged throughout the entire lesson. Pace of the lesson was
appropriate.
3:4
3C Using
Assessment in
Instruction
[Demonstration:
Student Work;
Observation; SeIf
RefIection] i.
Assessment Criteria
ii. Monitoring of
Student Learning iii.
Feedback to Students
3
Students moved through a variety of activites throughout the lesson- all focusing on
the New Deal and the Great Depression. Student understanding was monitored in
the GHR, the the Great depression letters, and the + - of the New Deal.
3:5
3D Demonstrating
FIexibiIity and
Responsiveness
(strand my not
aIways be
observabIe)
[Demonstration:
Observation; SeIf
RefIection] i. Lesson
Adjustment ii.
Response to
3
Krystal's lesson plans are very intentional and well thought out. She facilitated the
student discussion- and students spoke freely.
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Response to
Students iii.
Persistence
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Requirements
Rubric Observed? Yes No
3:2,3:3 Engagement: High (Above 90%)
3:2,3:3 Engagement: Moderate (75% to 89%)
3:2,3:3 Engagement: Low (50% to 74%)
3:2,3:3 Disengaged (BeIow 50%)
Lesson pIan was avaiIabIe for review (If no, expIain beIow.)
State CurricuIum Standards Identified (If no, expIain beIow.)
3:2,3:3
EvaIuator Comments
Krystal utilized a variety of activities in her lesson, and all student were on task the entire time. Her lesson plans are
very detailed, and she identifies the curriculum standards she is covering.
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Observation Summary
PIanning
1 2 3 4 Avg.
1.1 - 1A Demonstrating Knowledge of Content and Pedagogy [Demonstration: Certification and State Exams;
Lesson Plans, Self Reflection] i. Knowledge of Content ii. Knowledge of Content-Related Pedagogy
n/a
1.2 - 1B Demonstrating Knowledge of Students [Demonstration: Student work; Lesson Plans, Self Reflection]
Knowledge of: i. Child development and learning process ii. Students skills, knowledge and language proficiency
iii. Students interest and cultural heritage
n/a
1.3 - 1C Setting Instructional Outcomes [Demonstration: Course Syllabus; Course Calendar; Self Reflection] i.
Value, Sequence, and Alignment i. Clarity iii. Balance iv. Suitability for diverse learners
n/a
1.4 - 1D Designing Coherent Instruction [Student Work; Lesson Plans, Self Reflection; syllabus; Course
Calendar] i. Learning Activities ii. Learning Activities are based on student achievement
n/a
1.5 - 1E Designing Student Assessment [Demonstration: Student Work; Lesson Plans, Self Reflection] i.
Formative Assessment alignment with Outcomes
n/a
The CIassroom Environment
1 2 3 4 Avg.
2.1 - 2A Creating an Environment of Respect and Rapport [Demonstration: Classroom Observations, Self
Reflection] i.Teacher interaction with students
1 4
2.2 - 2B Establishing a Culture of Learning [Demonstration: Observation, Student Work; Self Reflection] i.
Importance of Content ii. Classroom Atmosphere
1 3
2.3 - 2C Managing Classroom Procedures [Demonstration: Observation; Self Reflection] Management of: i.
Instructional Process ii. Transitions iii. Material and Supplies
1 4
2.4 - 2D Managing Student Behavior [Demonstration: Observation; Self Reflection] i. Expectations ii. Monitoring
Student Behavior iii. Response to Student Misbehavior
1 4
2.5 - 2E Organizing Physical Space [Demonstration: Observations] i. Safety and Accessibility 1 4
Instruction
1 2 3 4 Avg.
3.1 - 3A Communicating with Students [Demonstration: Classroom Observations] i.Expectations for Learning
ii.Directions and Procedures iii. Explanations of Content iv. Use of Oral and Written Language
1 4
3.2 - 3B Engaging Students in Learning [Demonstration: Observation; Self Reflection] i.Activities and
Assignments ii.Engaging students in Discussion
1 4
3.3 - 3B Engaging Students in Learning [Demonstration: Observation; Self Reflection] iii. Differentiation iv.
Structure
1 4
3.4 - 3C Using Assessment in Instruction [Demonstration: Student Work; Observation; Self Reflection] i.
Assessment Criteria ii. Monitoring of Student Learning iii. Feedback to Students
1 3
3.5 - 3D Demonstrating Flexibility and Responsiveness (strand may not always be observable) [Demonstration:
Observation; Self Reflection] i. Lesson Adjustment ii. Response to Students iii. Persistence
1 3
ProfessionaI ResponsibiIities
1 2 3 4 Avg.
4.1 - 4A Reflecting on Teaching [Demonstration: Self Reflection] i. Accuracy n/a
4.2 - 4B Maintaining Accurate Records [Demonstration: Artifacts of Classroom Noninstructional Activities] i.
Student completion of Assignments
n/a
4.3 - 4C Communicating with Families [Artifacts displaying parental communication: Self Reflection] i.
Information About the Instructional Program ii. Information About Individual Students
n/a
4.4 - 4D Participating in a Professional Community [Demonstration: Self Reflection; Log of Participation] i.
Relationships with Colleagues ii. Involvement in a Culture of Professional Inquiry
n/a
4.5 - 4E Growing and Developing Professionally [Demonstration: Self Reflection; Log of Participation] i.
Enhancement of Content Knowledge and Pedagogical Skill ii. Receptivity to Feedback from Colleagues iii.
Service to the Profession
n/a
4.6 - 4F Showing Professionalism [Demonstration: Self Reflection; Observation] i. Integrity and Ethical Conduct
n/a
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ii. Service to Students
n/a
Demonstrating Student Growth
1 2 3 4 Avg.
5.1 - 5A Reporting Student Growth [Demonstration: Student Learning Objective (SLO) Documents] i. Setting
SLO goals ii.Tracking SLO data iii. Reporting SLO data
n/a
5.2 - 5B Student Learning Objective #1 n/a
5.3 - 5C Student Learning Objective #2 n/a
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