Chesapeake Public Schools

Instructional Skills Office: Teacher Observation Checklist

Teachers Name: Erin Orth School: Thurgood Marshall Elementary School
Date: 11/15/16 Time: 12:40 p.m. 1:30 p.m. Grade/Subject: 4th gr./Math (SPED-Resource)
Teaching Activities: students practiced their basic multiplication facts using sheets housed in dry erase
sleeves; students learned about the associative properties of addition and multiplication using a video,
guided and independent practice and cooperative learning activities
OBSERVED NOT OBSERVED

1. Establishes clear expectations and enforces them consistently

and fairly
2. Uses effective strategies to focus students on task quickly at
the beginning of each lesson/activity
3. Demonstrates an understanding of the intellectual, social,
emotional and physical development of students
4. Makes available a hard copy of a detailed, daily lesson plan
that reflects what is observed
5. Differentiates instruction and uses a variety of relevant, active
and engaging instructional techniques at the appropriate
cognitive level
6. Shows evidence of SOL/Curriculum objectives in the lesson
plan and instruction
7. Demonstrates accurate knowledge of subject area and bases
instruction on essential skills and knowledge of the curriculum
8. Links content to real world experiences, prior knowledge
and/or applications
9. Encourages participation and maintains an appropriate level of
student time on task
10. Clearly establishes the learning objective and checks for
understanding
11. Incorporates current instructional technology to enhance
instruction
12. Maximizes academic learning time
13. Incorporates strategies that reflect best practices
14. Circulates the classroom, checks the performance of all
students and provides feedback on work and work habits
15. Brings closure to lessons/activities
16. Ensures proper pacing of lessons
17. Manages disruptive behavior in a consistent, prompt, and
positive manner
18. Facilitates smooth and orderly transitions
19. Provides for the supervision of students
20. Displays professional decorum and demeanor
Comments:

You are off to a great start, Erin! You have done a great job building your classroom community. The

learning environment was orderly and positive for the duration of the observation period. Procedures and

routines were well-established. You clearly established the learning objectives. You worked diligently to

engage and support the students. The students were responsive to you, overall. Transitions were quick

and orderly. You clearly and consistently set and enforced expectations. Positive reinforcement was

provided. You did an excellent job circulating the classroom, monitoring the students as they worked and

providing individualized support and feedback about work and work habits. You did a great job engaging

students and maintaining a high amount of student time on task. You also effectively diffused situations that

had the potential to disrupt the learning environment. Your students are so fortunate to have you as their

teacher. Very nice job!

Suggestions:

o Incorporate interactive notebooks and ensure that students jot notes/visuals/hooks along with other
essential information into their notebooks to help jog their memories throughout each unit of study and
during review periods.

o Vary the methods used to call on students.

o Keep up the great work!

Observers Signature: Lisa Lynch Date:

11/29/17
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Observation #2
Chesapeake Public Schools
Instructional Skills Office: Teacher Observation Checklist

Teachers Name: Erin Orth School: Thurgood Marshall Elementary School

Date: 3/29/17 Time: 8:39 a.m. 9:20 a.m. Subject: SPED-Inclusion/Literacy Block
Teaching Activities: students rotated through literacy stations where they worked independently or with
teacher support as the general education teacher conducted guided reading groups

OBSERVED NOT OBSERVED

1. Establishes clear routines and procedures and enforces them
consistently and fairly in conjuction with the general education
teacher
2. Makes available a hard copy of a detailed, daily lesson plan

3. Uses a variety of relevant and engaging instructional techniques

at the appropriate cognitive level in conjuction with the general
education teacher
4. Demonstrates accurate knowledge of subject area and bases
instruction on essential skills and knowledge of the curriculum
5. Links content to real world experiences, prior knowledge and/or
applications
6. Encourages participation and maintains an appropriate level of
student time on task in conjuction with the general education
teacher
7. Clearly establishes the learning objective and checks for
understanding in conjuction with the general education teacher
8. Incorporates strategies that reflect best practices
9. Checks the performance of each student and provides feedback
10. Ensures proper pacing of lessons
11. Manages disruptive behavior in a consistent, prompt, and positive *
manner in conjuction with the general education teacher

12. Facilitates smooth and orderly transitions in conjuction with the

general education teacher

13. Provides for the supervision of students in conjuction with the

general education teacher

14. Works cooperatively with Inclusion team members to meet the

needs of the students

15. Displays professional decorum and demeanor

Comments:

Many words could be used to describe the attributes of an outstanding educator: instructor, mentor,

advocate, nurturer, coach, cheerleader, role model, counselor, etc. A teachers job is an all-encompassing

one that demands just the right mix of skills and personal characteristics to become truly great. You have

demonstrated the ability to be an outstanding teacher. I wish you a wonderful and successful career, Erin.

Great job this year!

Suggestions:

Be sure to inform your Inclusion partners of any schedule changes as soon as possible so that they
can adequately plan for instruction and supports.

Routinely brainstorm scaffolded supports that can be provided to help students achieve success
academically and behaviorally (To-Do list/Check-It Chart).

When working with indi vidual students, be sure to position yourself so that your back is to the
fewest number of students in your zone as possible so that you can adequately monitor the students
and redirect as needed.

Keep up the great work!!

Observers Signature: Lisa Lynch Date:

4/5/17