Student Name___________Ciara___________ Date ______March _25______

Observer: Sis. Lawrence

Please note: The lesson plan hard copy must be in the lesson plan or faculty box, and the lesson plan must reflect
the revisions suggested by faculty, or the implementation score is reduced by 10%.
1 Lesson plan for faculty is in box.
1 Followed faculty suggestions on plan
Lab Time
Relating to Children
2 Greets children by name.
2 Stays at childs eye level appropriately throughout the day.
Room Awareness

Comments

Score

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Aware of each child throughout the day as evidenced by visually scanning and moving throughout the room.
Responds in a timely manner to meet children's needs or when people enter the classroom.
Attentive to children; avoids adult-related tasks
Seems to be aware of what is happening inside and outside
Provides direction for adults in the room (for example, lets adults know what they need to do to ensure an activity's
You had a lot of adults in
success and help children develop; reminds adults of appropriate behaviors such as awareness and positioning;
today. (plenty of help)
redirects ADULTS to areas of the room where they are needed and provides rotation to provide variety).

Facilitating Learning and Development

Demonstrates flexibility in responding to the interests and needs of children (for example, builds upon ideas and
actions initiated by children, provides support and encouragement only as necessary for children to independently
accomplish tasks, Uses childrens peers to re-engage children, Recognizes opportunities to meaningfully engage
2 children in self-selected activities).
Provides opportunities for children to physically, socially and cognitively engage in learning experiences throughout
2 each aspect of the self-selected activity time.

Encourages children to discover for themselves with active participation.

2
Self-Selected
Activity selection and adaptation
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2 Ensures a balance of activities throughout the room and across developmental domains.
2

You are very attentive to

the children.

Activities are interesting throughout the room as evidenced by children's participation throughout the day in
multiple areas of the room.

Took off the piano so the

children could see how it
works.
Your activities were well
planned out.
Helped Max explore the
letters.

I saw children at each of

your centers. The day was
well planned out.

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Some activities provided sustained interests.

Some activities provided sustained social interaction.

bakery, shakers had a lot of

social interaction.

Activities that fail to teach and engage children are replaced with more appropriate activities.
Outdoor play is set up and follows the plan.
Adequate time is available for outdoor play.
Some activites teach the ITBE.

Dramatic play has an obvious script and props that support the script and children's play.
2
Clean up
Preparation for the transition
2 Gives adequate warning (5 minutes is typical).
Appropriately cues children and teachers that it is time to clean up; actively involves children in clean up, giving
2 children specific tasks when needed.
Prioritizes Clean up
2 Cleans gathering area in a timely manner to ensure the next transition is smooth and timely.
2 Provides direction for "messier" areas of the room to get cleaned first or with the most children.
Encourages children to clean throughout the day as they finish a project or make messes.
2
Transition to gathering
2 Begins transition immediately as first children complete clean up.
2 Utilizes a creative, engaging transition activity with a clear connection to ideas to be emphasized.
Transitions children to a position and behavior that prepares them for the next activity.
2

great variety for teaching

senses.
Bakery was set up very well
and appealing

The children help clean

really well.

Gathering Time
Intro
Immediately gets childrens attention with an interesting introduction as evidenced by where they are paying
2
2 attention.
Implementation
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2 Follows plan with minor deviations.
Opportunities to explore the ideas to be emphasized are apparent in gathering time.
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Great ITBE teaching with

your gathering time
activities.

Knows the sequence without referring to the lesson plan.

Knows stories, songs, finger plays well and presents them with enthusiasm.
DAP
Gathering time activities are developmentally appropriate for the children in the group.

YES!

Material Effectiveness

Visual aids used effectively; large enough for all children to see; creative and of good quality

used cards to see pictures

of outside noises.

Uses actual objects

Used real apples to

expereince all the senses.

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2

Teaching Strategies/ Methods

2 Communicates expectations (where to sit, how to interact, etc)
2 Maintains childrens interest and engagement throughout the gathering time.
2 Uses appropriate voice tone (expressive, animated, energy, not too cutesy) and volume.

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Invites children to participate in activities and conversation, allows them time to respond, and responds
appropriately.
Asks appropriate open-ended questions or engages children in content rather than over-using gimmicks (Put your
finger on your nose, "If you can hear me, . . . ", etc., or asking children to raise hands).
Shows the ability to use a variety of methods and material to teach a concept.

Teaches before assessing

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I saw some great teaching

and assessing at closing
circle.

Pacing/ Rate
Sustains an appropriate pace while maintaining a calm learning environment.
Ensures that there are no gaps or unplanned down time

2
2

pointed to body parts,

explored apples, looked on
card for sounds.

Uses narrative to transition between activities.

Transition to Small Group
Uses a theme related transition that effectively gets children to the next activity quickly and with minimal
confusion.All children are engaged during the transition. Avoids the "turn-taking" approach that requires some
2 children to wait while other children are moved.
Leadership
2 Is aware of the room during groups and helps children and teachers as needed.
Prepares the room for checkout by sending children's work home, preparing their lockers, and getting ready for
2 closing circle.
Closing
2 Has an interesting transition to closing circle that draws children to the large group area.

Made sure you had

everything you needed and
it flowed very well.

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1.5

Activities are interesting, fun, and demonstrate effort to try something new (not the same old boring filler stuff). At
least one story is presented in a way besides reading a book. Includes a music and/or movement activity. Children
lots of stories today.
2 can actively participate in activities.
Teaches concepts (instead of merely entertaining children) in most other activities. One meaningful activity to
2 review/assess ideas to be emphasized.
2 Has enough activities planned to keep children engaged for 15-20 minutes
2 Is prompt and ready for children to depart.
Professionalism
Dress
2 Well groomed, dresses appropriately, looks professional, and has modest coverage
Promptness
2 Punctual; keeps day on schedule
Professional Conduct
Maintains confidentiality in all matters (e.g. ensures material is removed from copy machine). Follows program
2 policies and procedures.
Relating with Families Professionally
2 Greets, speaks, and interacts positively with families.
Demeanor
Enthusiastic, maintains appropriate eye contact, smiles and appears excited to be there, projects voice, is not
2 reliant on lesson plan, and appears to be in charge
Communication
Uses professional language (e.g., avoids OK, umm, alright, "kids," "you guys," "good job" ). Uses professional I heard a lot of "okay"
especially at gathering
vocabulary relevant to the content and appropriate to the age of the learners. Uses respectful nonverbal
time.
2 communication. Maintains composure in difficult situations.
Team Relations

Is friendly to and respectful of all team members.

2
2
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Your team works very well

together and with the
children. It is always a
pleasure to come observe
your lab. It does help to
only have eight children.