LYNCHBURG COLLEGE

Student Teaching Supervisor Lesson Observation Report

Spring, 2016
6
Students Name: Sarah McCreery
Grade: 1
Time/Date: 4/11/2016

School: Bedford Primary

Subject: Math
Observer: Don Toms

Performance Rating Scale:

5 - Exemplary: Consistently exceeds expectations at an exceptional level for a student teacher on all indicators.
4 - Highly Proficient: Meets and frequently exceeds expectations for a student teacher on most indicators.
3 - Proficient: Meets expectations at an acceptable level for a student teacher on most indicators.
2 - Developing: Does not consistently meet expectations at an acceptable level for a student teacher on several indicators.
1 - Unacceptable: Does not meet expectations for a student teacher on most or all indicators.
1. PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE
Rating:
4
Facilitates students use of higher level thinking
Links present content with past and future learning experiences, other
subject areas, and the real world
Demonstrates accurate content knowledge
Bases instruction on goals that reflect high expectations and an
understanding of the subject
Shows and understanding of the various developmental
characteristics of the students

2. INSTRUCTIONAL PLANNING
Addresses appropriate curriculum standards
Uses student learning data to guide planning
Manages time for pacing, content mastery, and transitions
Write specific, measurable learning objectives based on schools
curriculum and student learning needs
Plans for differentiated instruction

3. INSTRUCTIONAL DELIVERY
Engages and maintains students in active learning
Builds upon students existing knowledge and skills
Verbally states and reinforces learning objectives consistently
throughout the lesson
Uses a variety of instructional strategies and resources

Feedback and recommendations:

Ms. McCreery has achieved all of the components in
Standard 1. There are no concerns with content
knowledge or challenging students to think. She is well
aware of her students and their needs and abilities.

Rating:

Feedback and recommendations:

Ms. McCreery meets all components of Standard 2. There
are groups with activities for different student achievement
levels and plans include the needed objectives as required
by the school, the school division and the state SOLs.

Rating:

Feedback and recommendations:

All components of Standard 4 are met. Ms. McCreery
excels with her questioning and communication with her
students,. There is checking for understanding and quick

Uses instructional technology to enhance learning

Displays effective questioning to encourage higher levels of thinking
Communicates clearly and checks for understanding
Differentiates instruction to meet students needs
Assesses student learning relative to lesson objectives
Provides clear closure to the lesson
5. LEARNING ENVIRONMENT
Arranges the classroom to maximize learning/safety
Establishes clear behavioral expectations and consequences and
enforces them consistently and fairly
Establishes routines and procedures to maximize instructional time
and minimize disruptions
Promotes a climate of trust and teamwork by being fair, caring,
respectful and enthusiastic
Models a respect for cultural differences and student diversity by
displaying sensitivity and acceptance
Actively listens to students
Positively reinforces appropriate student behaviors

assessment of student understanding during the lesson.

Rating:

Feedback and recommendations:

Standard 5 components are met during the class period,
Students move quickly when instructed to change
groups/location in the classroom.

Note 2-3 specific recommendations for growth that will be evaluated during future observations:
You should include some positive reinforcement comments during instruction when a group gets too vocal - which student is on task
and working. All in all , class went well today.

Supervisors Name: _____________________________

Supervisors Signature: ___________________________ Date: ______________________
Students Name: ________________________________
Students Signature: _____________________________ Date: ______________________