POST-OBSERVATION DOCUMENT

Intern: Mr. Trey Pippin

School: Apollo High School
Grade Level/Subject: 12th Grade
Observer: Mr. Gary Edmonson
Date of Conference: 10/16/14

Cycle: Cycle 1

For each of the following, reflect on the lesson that was observed using the following guiding
questions to focus your reflection: Complete the Post-Observation Document no later than two
days after each observed lesson and submit electronically to the appropriate committee
members.

In general, how successful was the lesson? Did the

students achieve the learning targets? How do you
know, and what will you do for those students who
did not?

In addition to the student work witnessed by the

observer, what other student work samples,
evidence or artifacts assisted you in making your
determination for question one?

To what extent did classroom procedures, student

conduct, and physical space contribute to or hinder
student learning?

Did you depart from your plan? If so, how and

why?
If you had an opportunity to teach this lesson again

Overall, the lesson was very successful.

Students were engaged in the content
and participated in class discussions.
They also demonstrated high level
content knowledge based on their ability
to connect concepts. Students whodid
not grasp the concepts of the lesson will
have additional exposure to the
concepts during the "tell me what you
learned yesterday" recap at the
beginning of class tomorrow.
Students began their work on a project
that requires content knowledge from
the lesson. In their initial planning
stages, they demonstrated an
understanding of the topics and
concepts discussed in the lesson.
Classroom procedures, student conduct,
and physical space all contributed to the
success of the lesson. Students are used
to the routine of the classroom and that
helps them know what they can expect.
Adding to that, students were on task,
involved, and engaged in the lesson.
I did not depart from the plan that was
outlined in the original lesson plan.
I was honestly very impressed with my

to the same group of students, what would you do

differently, and why?

What do you see as the next steps(s) in your

professional growth for addressing the needs you
have identified through personal reflection?

students during this lesson. If I could

have done anything differently, I
would've had more time! Their
engagement and connections with
content was great. They are a class that
consistently demonstrates high level
performance.
I still think that my procedural
respnsibilities could be handled in a
more seamless way. Often times, I tend
to forget to post attendance. While I feel
I accomplished that in an effective
manner during today's observation, I still
have a lot of room to improve.
Additionally, per conversation with Mr.
Edmonson, I think I need to continue to
develop my questioning techniques by
giving my students more time to answer.
Often, because of time constraints, I
don't give individual students a chance
to find their way to the answer to my
question. Instead, I sometimes just move
on and give another student a chance. I
think making them "squirm" a little bit
might help them on their quest for
deeper level understanding of the topics
discussed in class.