LYNCHBURG COLLEGE

Student Teaching Cooperating Teacher Lesson Observation Report

Spring, 2016
2
Students Name: Katie
Grade: 1
Time/Date: 4/19/2016

School: Madison Heights Elementary

Subject: Math
Observer: Elicia Fleshman

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
Uses instructional technology to enhance learning

Feedback and recommendations:

Katie invokes prior knowledge with introduction of lesson,
pushes students to extend their content knowledge, is able
to monitor and adjust lessons according to formative
assessments.

Rating:

Feedback and recommendations:

Katie uses the state curriculum guide to plan instruction,
data drives her instruction, and times lessons very well.
She groups students according to their readiness levels.

Rating:

Feedback and recommendations:

Katie uses appropriate lesson "hooks" to reinforce prior
knowledge, states lesson purpose and objectives, uses
hands on activities where applicable, has been using
higher-level questioning techniques, differentiates small
groups based on readiness levels, and provides closure to

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

her lessons.

Rating:

Feedback and recommendations:

Katie's growth in classroom management has improved.
She has become accustomed to using her "teacher voice",
and the students are responding positively. She creates a
learning environment that is conducive to effective
instruction.

Note 2-3 specific recommendations for growth that will be evaluated during future observations:
I continue to look forward to watching Katie grow in all aspects of her experience as a first grade teacher at Madison Heights
Elementary

Cooperating Teachers Name: _____________________________

Cooperating Teachers Signature: __________________________ Date: ______________________
Students Name: ________________________________
Students Signature: _____________________________ Date: ______________________