Houston Baptist University

Informal Clinical Teacher Observation

University Supervisor: _Dr. Vickey M. Giles______ Campus/ISD: Heflin Elementary/Alief ISD
Clinical Teacher: _Syed Alishah______

Mentor Teacher: _Carolyn Haller_________________

Grade/Assignment: _4th grade________________________________ Date: ___November 9, 2015_____

Observation:

#4

Start/End Time Observation: __9:00 AM to 9:50 AM____ Total Time: ___50 minutes_____
Start/End Time Conference: ___8:45 AM to 9:00 AM; 9:50 AM to 10:10 AM_ Total Time: __35 minutes______
Look for:

Notes/Comments
Domain 2: Instruction

2.1: Achieving Expectations

Sets academic expectations
S mastery of learning objective
Address mistakes/follows-up
S initiative for learning
S opportunity for learning
initiative
2.2: Cont. Knowledge &
Expertise
Conveys accurate content
Integrates objective w/other
content
Lesson accurately fits
discipline
S opportunity to engage in
HOTs
2.3: Communication
T asks probing questions to
clarify/elaborate
Address
misunderstanding/follow-up
Written/verbal communication
Two-way communication
2.4: Differentiation
Adapts for all student needs
Reg. monitor
performance/participate.
S disengagement & T response
S opportunity to learn/master

CT discussing first two chapters of 26 Fairmont Ave with Ss using chart.

Most Ss are attentive and participating. CT asking questions about setting,
characters, problem. CT writing answers on chart.
Ss are helping to complete chart and seem to understand concept.
Transition to small group at table with others working with MT.

Content is accurate.

CT most of these questions were about details from the book referring to
character/setting/problem

Look for:

Notes/Comments

2.5: Monitors & Adjusts

Uses S input to monitor &
adjust
For S response for engage
and understanding
Adjust to maintain S
engagement

Domain 3: Learning Environment

3.1: Envirn, Routines,
Procedures
Routines, procedures,
transitions clear
S participate w/limited T
direction
Classroom safe, accessible
for learning
3.2: Managing Student
Behavior
Classroom/campus behavior
system
Most S meet expectations

Routines and procedures are clear..

Transition seemed abrupt.

Some S off task; however, most meet expectations.

3.3: Classroom Culture

Engages all meaningful
learning
Students are respectful
Students work in groups
respectfully

Goal:

Student Reflection/Plan:

Classroom
management/giving
clear
directions/transitions

CT seems more comfortable with these fourth graders. She is prepared for the
lesson and was also able to move to a small group when asked by MT. She
immediately began working with Ss on the small group activity.

Involve students in
the learning activity

Some Ss were not engaged in lesson be sure to include everyone. Work on

calling on more than just a few Ss during the lesson and give opportunities for Ss
to do some of the work (showing book under document camera, writing in an
answer on the chart, asking a question to the other Ss, etc.)

Need to work on making transitions smoother, but this will come with time.