Student Teaching Seminar Intern: Kelli Henderson

Date:12/19/16
Oakland University Secondary Teacher Education
Supervisor: Joseph Sayers
Observation Visit: 1/5 Class/Period: Biology 6th Hour

Explaining and Specific Feedback and evidence

Modeling Content,
Practices and Kellis lesson title was Connecting Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration. Her openin
Strategies photosynthesis and cellular respiration. She provided a concept map on which studen
oInstructional the information. Kelli provided word cards that were to be used in filling in the specifi
Approach
oStructure of Content/
Practice/Strategy
oExplicitness of
Content/
Practices/Structur
e Kellis learning goals were to use a model to illustrate how photosynthesis transforms
oHelping students chemical process whereby the bonds of food molecules and oxygen molecules are bro
make sense
LS1-5 and HS-LS1-7) Kelli basically wanted students to understand how photosynthe
each process and where each stage of each process occurs. Kellis lesson that include
Appraising, this lesson.
choosing, and
modifying tasks
and texts for a
specific learning Kellis formative assessments involved having students respond to essential questions
goal
importance of each process? With these questions she was able to ascertain whether
oStandards and
Objectives
enabled her to see which students understood the vocabulary and its significance.
oChosen curriculum
and modifications
made
oSupporting students
Kelli was always trying to elicit student responses to check mastery of each step of th
to engage cards which students held up to show that they understood the processes and where
intellectually in up cards that fit correctly. She used detailed follow up questions to assure that each s
the task and text
oLaunch and
Conclusion of
task/text

Formative
Assessment
After the concept map was completed, Kelli led a discussion from the front of the class
oData Rich
Assessment
similarities and differences. She had numerous planned questions and led the discuss
oEmbedding discussion. During this discussion she was looking for key words and concepts in the s
Assessment carbon dioxide and glucose.
oAnalysis of Student
Understanding
oAnalysis of Teaching
needs

Eliciting and
Interpreting
Individual Student
Thinking
oSubject matter for
question
oInitial question and
follow up
questions
oEliciting student
thinking
oInterpreting student
thinking

Leading Class
Discussion
oContent of Discussion
oPlanned Questions
and Transitions
oTeaching Moves
leading discussion
oTeacher
encouragement of
student
contributions

Adaptations, Specific Feedback and evidence

Modifications, and
Extensions Kelli and her cooperating teacher are aware of each classs special needs students an

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 Including Special areas of concern and provide additional help in a caring and professional manner. Stu
Populations
help.
Central Questions:
Did the instruction
help special
populations in
regards to
explaining and
modeling
content/practices/
and strategies?
Other core Comments
expectations
o Rapport with Students Kelli exhibits a professional demeanor and shows interest and enthusiasm
o Mutual respect
o ______________ within her placement. She and her cooperating teacher use spontaneous
o Professionalism humor to engage student interest. She shows tact and sensitivity during
o Appearance interaction with students and offers positive reinforcement, praise, and
o Actions
o ______________ friendly comments. Her lesson was prepared and sent in a timely manner
o Classroom for review, as all of her documents are. She is open to guidance and
management
o Minimal critiquing and works diligently in improving her teaching strategies.
confusion Suggestions might be to work on voice projection and pacing of the lesson.
o Smooth
transitions
As she is discovering, some lessons end up going more quickly and it is
o Gender equitable important to make sure she has enough material to fill the whole period. As
practices always, I always encourage my interns to be sure to have closure for each
o Culturally
equitable lesson so that students are able to once again summarize what they have
practices learned.
o Management
Plan
o Alert to
individual
behaviors
o Adequate wait
time
o Other:_______________

Expectations for Next Observation

Supervisor Signature: Joseph G Sayers Date: 12-30-16

Intern Signature:_____________________________________________________________________Date:________________
(signature acknowledges receipt of feedback)

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