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    Department of Education ‘Carmen Fria, Chancelor ANNUAL PROFESSIONAL PERFORMANCE REVIEW (APPR) EVALUATOR FORM Teacher ID: 1224405 Teacher Nami BEATRISS STAROBINSKY School Year: 2014-2015 ‘School Name/DBN: 20K069-P.S. 69 Vincent D. Grippo School CLASSROOM OBSERVATION: In each observation, all components for which there is observed evidence must be rated. Each form must contain lesson-specific evidence for each of the components observed during a classroom observation. This observation was: (check one) % | Formal observ n (full period) Informal Observation (15 minute minimum) Date of Observation: 03/02/2015 Time/Period: 1:30/Period 7 emonstrating knowledge of content and pedagogy The teacher displays extensive knowledge of the important concepts in the discipline. -Your lesson included strands identified in the Blueprints for the Arts in Music by understanding elements of music through performance activities; becoming aware of themselves as musicians; and taking responsibility for their instruments. -Students demonstrated musical literacy, including applying understanding of notation, describing qualities of music and using basic music vocabulary. 4- Highly Effective 1e (obs): Designing coherent instruction 4- Highly Effective The sequence of learning activities follows a coherent sequence, is aligned to instructional goals, and is designed to engage students in high-level cognitive activity 2a: Creating an environment of respect and rapport 4- Highly Effective Classroom interactions between the teacher and students and among students are highly respectful, reflecting genuine warmth, caring, and sensitivity to students as individuals. -You frequently compliment students for their participation and encourage them to try. -When a student responded, you complimented their choice of the word "pizzazz" and said "| like that word!" -When a student offered a suggestion you complimented him by replying, "Joseph railed it” -When small groups of students shared their ideas of how to make the piece "more musical,” you asked the others to “let's give them a round of applause.” 2d: Managing student behavior 4- Highly Effective Last Revised: 03/15/15 11:08:59 PM By jcapeta2 Student behavior is entirely appropriate. -You use cues to get student attention, such as raising your right hand to signal for auiet -Similarly, to begin playing their instruments, you count "1, 2, 3, 4" and also give a signal cue to end, -You include little "musical happy notes" to compliment behavior and provide a check for understanding. 3b: Using questioning and discussion techniques 3- Effective While the teacher may use some low-level questions, she poses questions designed to promote student thinking and understanding, -Questions included, "What does it mean if| ask you to make a song more musical?" Responses included to "add notes" "add more instruments" and "add pizzazz." Additional discussion included using music vocabulary of "staccato" “legato” “forte” “andante*and “allegro” and trying to determine which would make a “more musical" variation and provide a reason why. Follow up questions included, "How should we try?" -When groups worked on their variations, you asked others to determine, "What did they do?" and listen for the differences. 3o: Engaging students in learning 4- Highly Effective Virtually all students are intellectually engaged in challenging content through well- designed learning tasks and activities, -Students demonstrated independence i positions at the start of class. -Children also had the opportunity to work in small groups. -Students were eager to play their instruments. At the end of the lesson, all students also contributed to the routines of putting away the stands and instruments. setting up and getting to their warm-up 3d: Using assessment in instruction 4- Highly Effective Assessment is fully integrated into instruction. -You included opportunity for students to "turn and talk.” -As students worked in small groups, you circulated throughout and monitored for progress. You checked in to conference with them. You also had a clipboard to take notes. -You had set up a self-assessment for students to use on the side of their music stands. ~You include little “musical happy notes” to compliment behavior and provide a check for understanding. 4e (obs): Growing and developing professionally 4- Highly Effective ‘Teacher seeks out opportunities for professional development and makes a ‘systematic effort to conduct action research. The teacher soli feedback on practice from both supervisors and colleagues. The teacher initiates important activities to contribute to the profession. -You have made a significant contribution to our Showcase visits and Shadow visitors. -You have attended city wide professional development and continued to meet with the Literacy Coach and senior Music Teacher for new teacher mentoring. -You have assisted in community events, including a visit with the chorus to a local nursing home. -You continue to work well with your colleagues in the Music Department. Last Revised: 03/15/15 11:08:59 PM By jcapeta2 Teacher ID 1224405 Teacher Name BEATRISS STAROBINSKY ASSESSMENT OF PREPARATION AND PROFESSIONALISM: In this section of the form, evaluators should rate evidence for components 1a, 1e, and 4e that was observed within fifteen (15) school days prior to the classroom observation as part of an assessment of a teacher's preparation and professionalism. Each form must contain teacher-specific evidence for each of the components observed. ‘ComponentRationale for Score : if 1a (p&p): Demonstrating knowledge of content and pedagogy 4- Highly Effective The teacher displays extensive knowledge of the important concepts in the discipline, Your lesson included strands identified in the Blueprints for the Arts in Music by understanding elements of music through performance activities; becoming aware of themselves as musicians; and taking responsibility for their instruments. -Students demonstrated musical literacy, including applying understanding of notation, describing qualities of music and using basic music vocabulary. Te (p&p): Designing coherent instruction 4- Highly Effective Designing coherent instruction the learning activities are aligned with the instructional outcomes and follow an organized progression suitable to groups of students. -Your lesson included set-up, warm-up, making a selection "more musical," and practice of "Eagle March Summit.” 4e (p&p): Growing and developing professionally 4- Highly Effective ‘Teacher seeks out opportunities for professional development and makes a ‘systematic effort to conduct action research. The teacher solicits feedback on Practice from both supervisors and colleagues. The teacher initiates important activities to contribute to the profession. -You have made a significant contribution to our Showcase visits and Shadow visitors. ~You have attended city wide professional development and continued to meet with the Literacy Coach and senior Music Teacher for new teacher mentoring. -You have assisted in community events, including a visit with the chorus to a local nursing home. ~You continue to work well with your colleagues in the Music Department. Additional Evaluator Notes (please attach more pages, as necessary): | enjoyed visiting your Fifth Grade Orchestral Band class on March 2, 2015 for this formal observation. We had met on February 24, 2015 for your pre-observation and also on March 10, 2015 for your post-observation feedback. ‘You have many areas of strength and | was especially impressed with your rapport with your students. Your caring manner and encouragement have provided an opportunity for them to excel in playing a musical instrument and to develop their skills. They clearly want to please you and show the respectful talk, active listening and turn-taking that are hallmarks of a supportive classroom environment. Itis particularly noteworthy because your program includes general education, ESL and special needs students from five different classes. You conduct your class and model your expectations so that all are treated equally and Last Revised: 08/15/15 11:08:59 PM By feapeta2 Teacher ID 1224405 Teacher Name BEATRISS STAROBINSKY fairly. This practice is exemplary. In addition, you have included small-group instruction to enhance the opportunity for music making and for children to articulate their learning. During this time period, you have also made great contributions to the Showcase Schools program by having city wide visitors observe your classes. Looking at where you can reflect, in this lesson you had intended to include a self-assessment for students to indicate whether they felt they needed your assistance or mastered the task by moving a clothespin on the edge of their music stands, Although you did not have an opportunity to use this, | suggest you consider including a mid-workshop interruption to provide a specific time in the lesson to ask students to do this quick self-check. You can also incorporate this as an end of lesson self-assessment. We also discussed that due to the end of the period, other students began entering the auditorium for dismissal. Your students quickly adapted and assisted in putting away their instruments and music stands. However, the interruption prevented the lesson closure you had planned, Please be mindful of the time and consider adjusting your lesson to end a ittle earlier. ‘Thank you for this opportunity to visit your classroom. Your hard work and dedication to our students and ‘school community is valued and appreciated. Teacher's signature: = Date_3, (Ihave read and received a copy of the above and understand that a copy will be placed’ in my file.) Evaluator’s name (print) CAPETANAKIS, JAYNEMARIE 7 Evaluator's signature:

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