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For the OBSERVER: Please answer the three discussion questions on the next page.
Sarah McKone remained enthusiastic and engaged even with a very low-energy class.
She helped them recall previous information and showed them how it linked directly to
future projects in the course. The pace of the course was appropriate and kept the students
involved. The content was clearly presented and examples were shared that gave the
students a clear understanding of their expectations.
Clearly, she took the suggestion from the last observation about eliminating the filler
phrase: “right?...” Only two instances of this filler occurred during the last few minutes
of class as groups were breaking up and packing to leave.
She has a confident presence in the classroom and we are lucky that we had her in the
Professional Writing program.
Sarah could consider monitoring students’ computer activities that are not on task and
addressing side conversations that are happening in the back.
She could shut the door when distractions occur from other classrooms.
3. Are there any additional comments you would like to share with the instructor?
Thank you for your dedication and commitment. Your students are lucky to have
had you as their instructor.
Form adapted with permission from: Pinder, T. and Ross, C. (2007). Strategies for Teaching Assistant and International
Teaching Assistant Development. Jossey-Bass.
Classroom Observation
Sarah McKone
Eng 332
Monday, March 28, 2011
3-4:15pm