Name:

Kristina


Date: 11/19/2014
Objective(s) of the lesson: Students will be able to actively participate in the morning meeting reciting the pledge, using
the calendar, identifying words on the word wall, forming sentences, reading class names, being a leader, weather
watcher and using the ten frame to count.
How the objectives were assessed: Assessment of objectives were included in the morning meeting routine itself based
on student participation and completion of work.
Planning
Lesson plan included 1)objectives that reflect state standards and the UbD
Lesson plan includes all
framework 2) procedures 3)materials, and 4) assessment
the necessary elements
Lesson plan binder is available for review and includes all lesson plans recently
taught.

Binder is up to date and

available for review.

Teacher seeks to ensure successful learning for all students by providing

remediation and enrichments for struggling or advanced students.

Adaptations are included

in the lesson plan and
attend to the needs of
students at a variety of
letters.

Instruction and Assessment
Teacher demonstrates solid understanding of the content and its relationships and
connections with other disciplines

Understanding of
content is evident
Kristina is able to
integrate all areas of
content into her lesson
Teacher provides opportunities for student involvement/engagement with material. Students are provided
with multiple
opportunities to
participate
Teacher seeks to ensure successful learning for all students by adjusting instructional Adaptations are
plans to accommodate student response and understanding.
included in the lesson
plan
Teacher effectively uses content and developmentally appropriate technique(s) in
Morning meeting and
the lesson.
routine is
developmentally
Teacher presents the content of the lesson in a logical sequence.
The sequence of the
morning routine is
something that students
are familiar with this
predictability is
important especially for
children of this age.
Teacher obtains evidence that every student is learning and understanding the
Assessment is included
material.
in the lesson plan and
focuses on the
contributions students
make in the morning
meeting activities.
Teacher communicates clearly and accurately to students.
Good questioning
throughout for
instance, great asking
students what does
that mean when they
are adding the ing.


Management and Students
All students are cognitively engaged in the lesson

Students were actively

engaged in their activities.

Classroom routines and procedures have been established and function smoothly
with minimal or no loss of instructional time

Students demonstrate respect toward teacher

Students are familiar with

the classroom routine and
know what is expected of
them. While there is some
need for redirection it is not
something that is
problematic rather it is
typical of where students are
developmentally.
Classroom environment is
safe.
Great reinforcement of
behavior Identifying a
student who had earned a
dragon star and highlighting
what she had done to earn
this dragonstar
No significant issues of
misbehavior. When students
were off task or needed
subtle redirection Kristina
made it clear that she saw
the behavior and would
redirect as necessary. She did
a great job emphasizing
positive behavior.
Kristina has established an
excellent rapport with her
students. It is clear that she is
comfortable with her role as
a teacher. Students also
clearly recognize them as
their teacher and respond
well to her.

Students demonstrate caring towards each other

Classroom provides a safe physical environment

Teachers monitoring of student behavior is subtle and preventative

Teacher responds to student misbehavior in ways that are appropriate and

respectful of students.

Teachers interactions with students are respectful, reflecting genuine warmth and
caring towards individuals

Additional Comments:
Kristina has done a great job this semester really coming into her own as a teacher. She is confident
and students enjoy being in her class. Students are engaged in learning and are excited to be in her
classroom. She thinks critically about her practice and is always seeking ways she might improve
engagement and the level of student understanding. She is very perceptive regarding what works and
what doesnt and believes it is really important to address this within her practice as a teacher. Kristina
is ready for her own classroom! It is also clear that Kristina has a good sense of her students.