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PROFICIENCY OBSERVATION #3 EQUITY

INTERN: Quang Huynh-Doan
OBSERVER: GNEvans
DATE OF THE OBSERVATION: Friday 4/06/2018
SUBJECT/GRADE LEVEL/CLASS PERIOD: 2nd period (2nd half) Biology @PKY with MacDonald
RECORD OF THE OBSERVATION BELOW
How did the Intern allow students choice in their activities and how were these choices related to different
learning styles?
• Students working through a computer simulation of Photosynthesis, self paced.

How did the Intern introduce the lesson, effectively manage time for students to progress through the
activities, and summarize the lesson with the students?
• Circulates during the lesson checking in on individuals to gauge their progress and give pacing feedback
and assistance when needed.
• Consults with mentor about students who are working slower than expected, makes an announcement that
students have – minutes left to finish up before moving on to next part of the lesson.

How did the Intern assess individual accountability for the student work accomplished in the lesson?
• Each student has their own laptop and is working independently.
• Checks in with each student during independent work, asking & answering questions to assess progress.

How does the Intern demonstrate an awareness of student diversity in their teaching (gender, ethnicity,
students who are learning the content in a second language, accommodations for students with special
needs)?
• Did not see specific evidence in this lesson. In general, the use of computer simulation with a mix of words
pictures, animations and different types of questions allows a novel mode of learning that may benefit
students who may struggle in a more traditional setting.
COMMENTS FOR DEBRIEFING / CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT TIP (TRY THIS!):
• Would it be appropriate to break the simulation into discrete / shorter parts? Have students do part 1,
then debrief as a class, then move on to the next part. This can help all students stay on the same pace and
jump start students who are “stuck.”
• Is there a way you could work partner sharing or collaboration into the lesson (after you complete ---turn
to your partner and compare what you wrote...)?
• Avoid accepting callouts when you ask a question, try to get a wider range of participants in answering
your questions by enforcing hand raising, calling on non-volunteers, etc.…