ALVERNO COLLEGE

SUPERVISORS OBSERVATION
OF SPE 620 or SPE 634 Field Student
Candidate: Maddy Smith

Check One: 1st Observation ___

Supervisor: Jane Peschel

Date:

Cooperating Teacher: Lynn Leroy

Number of Students:

School: Whitnall Middle School

Disability Categories Represented: OHI, Intellectually Disabled

Grade: 6-8

Uses teaching resources and curriculum materials that are appropriate in

representing the ideas and concepts.
Plans instruction appropriate to students stages of development and
learning styles.
Links new ideas to familiar ideas and makes connections to students
experiences.
Provides opportunities for active engagement, manipulation and testing
of ideas and materials.
Knows how to enhance learning through the use of a variety of materials.
Values flexibility in the teaching process by monitoring and adjusting
plans and adapting instruction when necessary and appropriate.
Chooses appropriate teaching strategies, learning experiences, and
materials to achieve different instructional purposes and to meet student
needs.
Varies his or her role in the instructional process in relation to the content
and purposes of instruction.
Plans motivational instruction by relating lessons to students personal
interest.
Seeks to find ways to meet the needs of diverse learners.

Subject(s): Math
Diverse Student Needs Represented: Yes

Evidence (Candidate)

Planning and Preparation (AEA: Conceptualization/Diagnosis

WTS: 1, 7 DISP: Respect, Responsibility - CEC: 1, 4, 5, 9, 10)

2nd Observation __X_

The lesson plan was written to include the appropriate

standards, essential questions, accommodations needed for
each student, and formative assessments.
The lesson was broken down into manageable segments to
maintain student engagement.
Maddie plans for students to spend time being independent
through the use of an iPad and active with physical activity built
in.

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____Inadequate

____Emerging

____Proficient

__X__Distinctive

Classroom Environment (AEA: Coordination/Integrative Interaction WTS: 2, 3,

5 - DISP: Respect, Responsibility CEC: 2, 3, 5)

Shows respect for the diverse talents of all learners.

Uses knowledge about human motivation and behavior to develop
strategies for organizing and supporting individual and group work.
Is committed to the expression and use of democratic values in the
classroom.
Organizes, allocates, and manages the resources of time, space, activities
and attention to engage students in productive tasks.
Knows how to help students work productively and cooperatively with each
other.
Uses strategies of effective classroom management to promote positive
relationships, cooperation, and purposeful learning in the classroom.
Respects students as individuals with differing personal and family
background and various skills, talents and interests.

____Inadequate

____Emerging

____Proficient

Evidence (Candidate and Student)

The classroom is large and inviting. The lesson is well

organized with established routine. There are plenty of adults
to assist each student with activities.
The lesson plan incorporates the use of tools to help students
manage time (timer) and work independently (ipad)

__X__Distinctive

Instruction (AEA: Communication, Coordination, Diagnosis,

Integrative Interaction WTS 4, 6, 7 - DISP: Respect, Responsibility,
Communication CEC: 4, 6, 7, 8, 9)

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Evidence (Candidate and Student)

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Uses different representations and explanations of concepts when

necessary to accommodate students who approach learning from different
conceptual frameworks.
Uses teaching approaches that address different learning styles and
performance modes.
Uses instructional strategies that promote student learning for a range of
student abilities.
Encourages discussion.
Elicits samples of student thinking orally and in writing.
Values the development of students critical thinking, independent problemsolving, and performance capabilities by using varied teaching and learning
strategies to engage students in active learning.
Modifies explanations when necessary to assist students understanding.
Organizes, prepares students for, and monitors independent and group
work.
Recognizes the importance of verbal and nonverbal communication.
Is a thoughtful and responsive listener.
Communicates in ways that demonstrate a sensitivity to cultural and
gender differences.
Models appropriate communication strategies in conveying ideas and
information.
Supports learner expression in speaking and writing, and other media.
Knows how to ask questions and stimulate discussion in different ways.

____Inadequate

____Emerging

____Proficient

The iPad becomes a great tool to individualize instruction; this

paired with a SMART board to project the text on the wall work great
together.
Today, students were asked to do a self-evaluation in preparation for
Parent/Teacher Conferences. Students were encouraged to
respond by marking a number (1-3) on how well they are doing so
far this year. The question What does evaluate mean? This is
going to be a grade that you give yourself. Each question was
projected on the wall. Students were given an opportunity to read
out loud. To help them answer the question I think Im good at, the
specific words were highlighted at the top of the page like a word
bank. Individual aides assisted students to answer the questions in
the whatever way they were able. One was guided to write a
sentence. One traced the word that the aide wrote on the paper.
Maddy did a nice job of using high level vocabulary throughout,
expecting students needed to hear it even if they dont currently use
the words. Students were allowed to help with the short
presentation of coins.
All coins (nickel, dime, quarter) were counted by 5s with touch
points. This allows them to count mixed coins.

__X__Distinctive
Evidence (Candidate and Student)

Assessment (AEA: Diagnosis/Integrative Interaction WTS: 8, 9

DISP: Collaboration, Communication CEC: 1, 5, 8, 9, 10)

Knows how to select and construct assessment strategies and instruments.

Uses appropriate assessment techniques to enhance his or her knowledge
of learners, evaluate students progress and performances, and modify
teaching and learning strategies.
Solicits and uses information about students experiences, learning
behavior, needs and progress from cooperating teachers and the students
themselves.
Evaluates the effect of class activities on both individuals and the class as
a whole, collecting information through observation of classroom
interactions, questioning, and analysis of student work.
Uses classroom observation and information about students as sources
for evaluating the outcomes of teaching and as a basis for reflecting on
and revising practice.

Formative assessment was basically questions throughout the

lesson. The cooperating teacher interjected periodically with
appropriate review questions. Its always good to draw connections
to past learning.
The presentation included a sorting task that worked as a quick
assessment as well. Each student was allowed to choose 3 coins to
identify and sort. This could have been made harder by telling each
student which coin to find and then how much that coin was worth.
Time ran out for the physical activity which would also have been a
great assessment.

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____Inadequate

____Emerging

____Proficient

__X__Distinctive
Evidence (Candidate)

Professional Responsibilities (AEA: Communication/Integrative Interaction

WTS: 10 DISP: Responsibility, Collaboration, Communication CEC: 2, 5, 10)

Relates professionally and effectively with the cooperating teacher and

faculty.
Dresses professionally and consistently portrays a professional
demeanor.
Is enthusiastic about teaching.
Seeks out the cooperating teacher to support his/her development as a
learner and a teacher.

____Inadequate

____Emerging

____Proficient

Maddie is professional with all in the room. She interacts

wonderfully with the educational assistants and with her
cooperating teacher. The lesson plan was delivered to me in a
timely fashion and was completed to include previous suggestions.

___X_Distinctive

Summary Statement:
Great job again.

Overall Performance: ____Inadequate

____Emerging

____Proficient

__X__Distinctive

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