LESSON OBSERVATION REPORT: TEACHING/LEARNING SITUATION

Developed Utilizing CEP Teacher Candidate Quality Standards Rubric

Descriptions include criteria up to proficient for an in-service teacher

Teacher Candidate's Name Ronnie Sawyer Observer Joy Shaw

Date March 27, 2018 Observation # 3

What is/are the learning target(s) for the day?

Students will be able to speak about their experience as a citizen living in Colorado and their experience
as a high school student. Students will be able to use information gathered through textual analysis to
come up with a clue to help them defeat the escape room.

1. Demonstration of Mastery of FEEDBACK

Accomplished
Not Observed

Developing
Pedagogical Expertise in the

Emergent

Proficient
Content

a. (E) Lesson plan is available and reflects appropriate

objectives, Colorado Academic Standards, and X • Lesson plan was available
assessment results.
immediately upon my arrival and
(D) Implements lessons that connect specific
learning objectives to curriculum and align to included a solid format, with
district’s plan. alignment to content area standards,
(P) Demonstrates knowledge of vertical and
horizontal alignments of the grade or subject area.
a step by step guide of
b. (E) Scaffolds questions, concepts, and skills based instructional/learning activities for the
on a sequence of learning, uses instructional X class period, assessment evidence
materials that are accurate and appropriate for the
lesson being taught, encourages and provides and differentiation strategies.
opportunities for students to make connections to
prior learning.
(D) Implements content-based instructional • Students were given a variety of
strategies that align to learning objective, uses opportunities to use their personal life
multiple models and delivery methods to explain
concepts, and applies questioning techniques to experiences to contribute to their
support inquiry. learning. (writing warm up activity,
(P) Anticipates misconceptions and addresses those letter writing activity and collaborative
during instruction, facilitates exploration of ideas that
allow students to ask questions and construct new discussion around what to write to
meaning. the 8 year olds.)
c. (E) Connects lessons to key concepts and themes
within other content areas, has knowledge of how to X
support literacy and numeracy practices in content • Students were asked to
area.
(D) Employs instructional strategies that include
demonstrate skills with literacy,
literacy, numeracy, and language development numeracy and technology.
across content areas, makes reading and content-
specific language accessible to students.
(P) Makes interdisciplinary connections explicit,
integrates literacy skills across content areas, and
integrates mathematical practices across content
areas.

Areas of Celebration:

Your class period is thoroughly planned with sound learning activities. Students seem actively engaged.

Growth Areas/Next Steps:

Work at developing your balance of grading and planning. This will be a constant challenge, but you WILL
figure out more strategies.
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 2. Safe, Inclusive and Respectful FEEDBACK
Learning Environment N/O E D P A

a. (E) Maintains safety of students and

environment, a nurturing and caring X • After the writing warm-up activity, I
relationship with each student, clear was very impressed with the level of
expectations for student behavior, and sharing that took place. Amazing how
procedures and routines to guide instruction
and transitions. the students trusted you and each
(D) Facilitates accountability to school and other as they shared personal
class procedures and routines, consistently information.
reinforces expectations.
(P) Makes maximum use of time by
overlooking inconsequential behavior, • Discussing the Colorado
reinforcing positive behavior, and environment/culture was a revealing
implementing purposeful pacing and efficient discussion about different
transitions.
b. (E) Acknowledges the influence of race,
perceptions within the same
ethnicity, gender, religion, socioeconomics and X community. I felt this discussion
other aspects of culture on student bird-walked a lot.
perspectives, creates an environment where
diversity is used to further student learning.
(D) Establishes processes resulting in a sense • You included a wide variety of
of community among students, effective learning activities. Students were
interactions among students, and incorporates able to read, write, speak and listen.
instruction that reflects diverse backgrounds,
experiences, and different points of view.
(P) Delivers lessons to ensure students’ • Thank you for welcoming me!
backgrounds and knowledge are considered,
capitalizes on diversity as an asset in the
classroom, uses materials and lessons that
counteract stereotypes and acknowledges the
contributions of all cultures.
c. (E) Recognizes that students have a variety of
learning needs and interests, addresses X
individual student needs by adapting the
environment, and collaborates with specialists
who can support the learning needs of
students.
(D) Implements a variety of inclusion,
intervention, or enrichment practices to
address unique learning needs and interests,
implements recommendations of specialists
and colleagues to address student needs, and
encourages the values and contributions of
students regardless of backgrounds or
abilities.
(P) Initiates collaboration with colleagues to
understand and respond to student learning
needs, provides challenging opportunities and
support for students to self-select tasks that
accelerate their learning, and integrates self-
advocacy skills into instruction.
d. (E) Establishes an environment that is inviting
to families and/or significant adults and X
respectful relationships with students, their
families, and/or significant adults.
(D) Uses a variety of methods to initiate
communication with families and/or significant
adults in the school and community.
(P) Coordinates communication between
families and/or colleagues who provide student
services, recognizes obstacles to family and
community participation and seeks solutions to
overcome them.

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Areas of Celebration:

Students feel safe to express themselves in your classroom via writing and oral discussion.

Growth Areas/Next Steps:

What have you done to initiate communication with parents/families?

3. Plan and Deliver Effective FEEDBACK

Instruction N/O E D P A

a. (E) Demonstrates knowledge of the

interrelatedness of students’ intellectual,
social, and emotional development
(D) Engages students in developmentally
appropriate learning.
(P) Implements knowledge gained from
colleagues with expertise in child and
adolescent development to improve the quality
of instruction.
b. (E) Determines students’ current skill levels
and uses that information to plan instruction,
selects assessment strategies aligned to the
learning objectives, monitors student learning
in relation to the objectives, shares feedback
on student progress with families and/or
significant adults
(D) Uses assessment results to guide real-time
adjustments to instruction, evaluates and
documents student performance based on
multiple measures, provides timely feedback to
students that is academically focused,
frequent, and high quality
(P) Provides opportunities that encourage
students to take academic risks based on
assessment results, teaches students to use
feedback to improve learning.
c. (E) Employs strategies and procedures to
ensure students have equitable access to
available technology, assesses available
technology to use with instruction.
(D) Uses available technology to facilitate
classroom instruction, develop students’
knowledge and skills, models responsible and
ethical use of technology and applications.
(P) Integrates available technology to enhance
creativity, critical thinking, problem-solving, use
of information, communication, and
collaboration.
X • I loved the attendance question!
Interesting personal information and math
practice! Maybe have everyone do the
average individually and compare results.
That way, everyone would be accountable
for the math.
• Great how you used your data later in
X the class period. Writing to 8 year olds
was a great activity for audience analysis.
• Students used their school provided
laptops to complete a writing assignment,
which seemed to be at the "evaluating"
level of Bloom's Taxonomy. This was
completed within your "Google"
classroom. What was "The Magazine"
assignment?
• Should students be asked to put away
their laptops after the writing activity? At
least two students were playing games
during your 8 year old letter writing
X discussion and into figurative language
instruction.
• What was student accountability for
taking notes during the figurative
language instruction?

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 d. (E) Sets and communicates student
expectations at a level that challenges • Nice transitions. Students were
students, understands the importance of clearly guided between activities.
developing critical thinking and problem-
solving skills.
(D) Demonstrates knowledge of processes • I felt you needed a stronger
needed to support student in acquiring critical X incentive for paying attention during
thinking skills and problem-solving skills, uses the Powerpoint. Build up the escape
wait time equitably to initiate student
responses. room activity. Tell them they need
(P) Teaches students critical thinking and the notes to escape?
problem-solving skills that are discipline-
appropriate.
• You do a nice job of having
e. (E) Has a clear purpose for student
collaboration.
directives provided on screen along
(D) Provides opportunities for students to with your oral instructions.
participate using various roles and modes of
communication, adjusts team composition • The escape room activity was nice
based on learning objectives and student X
needs. for the end of the period, because
(P) Holds students accountable for work students could move and interact.
product and collaboration processes, promotes
student leadership and teamwork skills.
f. (E) Provides clear directions to guide student
learning and behavior, actively listens to
students.
(D) Models a variety of methods for
communication with all students, establishes X
classroom practices to support effective
communication.
(P) Teaches students to articulate thoughts
and ideas clearly and effectively.

Areas of Celebration:

Every moment of the class period included valuable opportunities for learning. I like the diversity of
instruction that was included.

Growth Areas/Next Steps:

Keep working at strategies to keep students engaged. They may not always work, but it should be
observable that you're always trying.

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 4. Reflection of Practice FEEDBACK
N/O E D P A
a. (E) Implements performance feedback
from supervisor and/or colleagues to
X • Thank you so much for responding
improve practice, actively engages in so thoroughly to the supplementary
professional learning focused on meeting questions I sent via e-mail. You've
professional goals. certainly thought a lot about your
(D) Engages in professional learning learning during this experience.
based on alignment with Colorado
Academic Standards, school and district
initiatives, current research, and student • I love how you collaborate with your
needs. fellow student teachers.
(P) Applies knowledge and skills learned
through professional learning to improve
student outcomes, develops and follows a
professional learning plan aligned to
goals.
b. (E) Has a positive attitude toward change.
X
(D) Adapts to the changing demands of
the classroom environment, maintains a
positive, productive, and respectful
relationship with colleagues.
(P) Initiates collaborative activities with
colleagues to navigate change while
maintaining a focus on student learning,
contribute to school and district
improvement planning.

Areas of Celebration:

You are constantly reflecting on your practice and desiring to become better.

Growth Areas/Next Steps:

Make sure that as you plan to balance planning and grading and other school responsibilities, that you
also PLAN a personal life.

5. Demonstration of Leadership FEEDBACK

N/O
a. (E) Participates in school activities expected of
all teachers, supports school goals and
initiatives.
(D) Contributes to school committees and
teams.
(P) Seeks opportunities to lead professional
learning activities, actively participates in
school decision-making processes.
E D P A
X • You've attended multiple after-school
events and I was impressed with your
attempt to develop a technology club. Could
you have re-framed this into "technology
workshops?" – to take advantage of what
you have to offer while here?

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 b. (E) Maintains confidentiality of student records
as required by law, confidentiality of student,
family, and fellow teacher interactions, and
confidentiality of student data; demonstrates
reliable and responsible behavior.
(D) Models ethical behavior, including honesty, X
integrity, and fair treatment and respect for
others.
(P) Helps students understand the importance
of ethical behavior as an individual and
member of society.

Areas of Celebration:

It's obvious you've made attempts to better understand and participate in your school community.

Growth Areas/Next Steps:

Keep searching for your niche. If you do not really find it at Fossil Ridge, think about where it might be in
a future school.

What evidence of learning do you see and hear?

Students participated in a variety of critical thinking exercises via an assortment of learning activities.

X
Are students meeting the target today? ________At what level? Students were engaged at the "Evaluating" level of
Bloom's Taxonomy.
How do you know?
Warm-up writing activity had students analyze value decisions. Letter-writing activity had students
identify and sort information that was appropriate for 8 year olds.

Ronnie Sawyer March 27, 2018

Joy Shaw March 27, 2018

Teacher Candidate Date Observer Date

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