Teacher Candidate's Name: Meredith Faltin
Grade Level: 1st ICT
Supervisor's Name: Pamela Nesbitt
Student Teaching/Practicum Observation Rubric
Observation #: 4
Date: 12/20/14
Instructions: Use the rubric as a guide for evaluating teacher candidates (student teachers and practicum students) during their observed lesson. There are seven categories to evaluate. The rubric provides general descriptions of the performance levels for each category. The ratings are based on a scale of 1 to 4 (1. Not Acceptable, 2. Developing, 3. Proficient, and 4. Exemplary). Check which boxes þ best reflect candidate performance for each area. In determining, the overall average for each category, partial credit may be awarded (i.e., 3.5 would indicate performance between proficient and exemplary). To calculate the final score for the six weighted categories, add the points from each category and divide by 6. In addition, attach a narrative with a brief description of the lesson, a summary of candidate's strengths, and suggestions for improvements (in particular for areas that were not acceptable or developing).
1. Knowledge of Learners
Exemplary 4
£ 1a.4) Uses language appropriate to developmental and skill level and introduces more advanced language
Comments
Great to get their attention with just a visual.
£ 1b.4) Presents content appropriate to developmental and skill level and references more advanced content
Comments
They are working on a lot of math skills.
£ 1c.4) Challenges most to all students to think and/or develop skills at a more advanced level
Comments
They have a lot of natural interest in the counting activities.
£ 1d.4) Uses differentiated instruction to provide for most to all individual student differences, including different developmental levels, ELL, and student with disabilities
Comments
The countdown activity is good practice for them.
2. Knowledge and Use of Subject Matter
Exemplary 4
£ 2a.4) Provides accurate information about subject matter, including significant background or contextual information
Comments
You presented a lot of different ideas. I liked that you paired the students to present a problem.
£ 2b.4) Delivers lesson that includes key concepts, themes, and skills that are related to subject area, worth teaching, and substantially build on students' prior knowledge
Comments
Yes, they need a lot of practice with actual number value.
£ 2c.4) Subject matter appears to be exceptionally meaningful to students
Comments
They were very motivated by the activities.
£ 2d.4) Uses a range of appropriate subject-specific pedagogy
Comments
Chart, chanting games, counting cubes
3. Skill in Planning
Exemplary 4
£ 3a.4) It is evident that a lesson plan was created, and the required elements of designated lesson plan format are delivered in the classroom in a sophisticated way
Comments
Yes, It seemed that you focused on ten and under.
£ 3b.4) All objectives are clearly stated in behavioral terms and make connections to prior activity or lesson
Comments
Yes, There is a good range of goals.
£ 3c.4) Establishes instructional routine and adapts to unexpected circumstances
Comments
Very much so.
£ 3d.4) Sequences activities in a logical, developmental manner, explicitly making connections to prior knowledge and previewing upcoming content
Comments
It was good that you tied in the counting backwards to the subtraction problems.
£ 3e.4) Selects instructional resources, materials, and technologies that supplement lesson and show exceptional creativity
Comments
They like your games.
4. Skill in Teaching
Exemplary 4
£ 4a.4) Shows significant expertise by using a range of motivational techniques that create a classroom of highly motivated learners
Comments
You have a lot of fun coming up with activities. You know now to not confuse or overstimulate them with too much.
£ 4b.4) Shows sophisticated use of multiple strategies to highly engage most learners
Comments
They do need a lot of repetition with counting backwards and they need a lot of repetition.
£ 4c.4) Sophisticated use of pacing and lesson time to accomplish objectives, end lesson with a conclusion, and seamlessly transition between instruction and activities
Comments
I didn’t think the two movement breaks were too much.
£ 4d.4) Shows sophisticated use of varied instructional approaches, as appropriate
Comments
Yes, you are very motivated to do this.
£ 4e.4) Communicates clearly and dynamically using verbal and nonverbal messages
Comments
Yes, your directions were very good.
£ 4f.4) Uses sophisticated questioning strategies to elicit student responses at the literal, analytical, and critical thinking levels and encourage students to express different points of view
Comments
It is good to keep redirecting them to counting backwards and to the number line.
£ 4g.4) Adjusts to unplanned circumstances seamlessly, with only mild disruption to the lesson
Comments
You go along with their activity level and that works well.
5. Skill in Developing Caring Learning Environments and
Showing Respect for Students
Exemplary 4
£ 5a.4) Shows exceptional rapport, which is relaxed and focused on learning rather than discipline, with most to all students
Comments
Yes.
£ 5b.4) Sophisticated use of a variety of classroom management techniques that contribute to a seamless lesson delivery
Comments
You kept them busy and moving.
£ 5c.4) Builds class community with significant opportunity to participate and most to all students are involved
Comments
Pairing the children is great.
£ 5d.4) Handles attention-getting behavior in a way that is timely and shows exceptional sensitivity
Comments
They were too busy!
£ 5e.4) Shows exceptional level of patience with most to all students
Comments
Yes.
£ 5f.4) Shows signs of critically listening and thoughtfully responds to student work and ideas
Comments
Yes.
£ 5g.4) Sophisticated use of positive reinforcement and sensitive correction mistakes in most to all cases
CommentsCommentsYou used the activities. Comments
You used the activities.
£ 5h.4) Uses sophisticated strategies to promotes sensitivity to diversity issues, including differences in ethnicity, language, gender, and socioeconomic status
Comments
CommentsYes.
6. Skill in Assessment and Impact on Student Learning
Exemplary 4
£ 6a.4) Sophisticated use of a variety of strategies to check if students understand information
Comments
Yes, the chart, the number line and the worksheets. Using the calendar was a really great idea. They need real life applications.
£ 6b.4) Provides helpful feedback to students most of the time, giving attention both to content and the individual student's thoughts about the subject
Comments
You repeated the correct answers. I liked that they moved around a lot before the worksheets. You checked each chid’s work to make sure they used the number line correctly. That was important.
£ 6c.4) Sophisticated use of assessment information to guide instruction, as appropriate
Comments
It was fine to use the worksheets as assessment.
£ 6d.4) Matches assessments to most to all instructional objectives, as applicable
Comments
They worked well for math. You gave them a lot of practice and they need more practice.
£ 6e.4) By end of lesson, most students demonstrate significant achievement of objectives or have made significant progress
Comments
Yes. They were given many opportunities for practice.
7. Commitment to Teaching & Professionalism
Exemplary 4
£ 7a.4) Demonstrates a strong positive attitude and maintains high energy and enthusiasm throughout the entire lesson
Comments
Very much so!!Comments
£ 7b.4) During post-conference, purposefully analyzes lesson's strengths and identifies specific strategies about how to enhance teaching
CommentsComments
CommentYou are very critical of yourself. I think it was fine to give them a break and let them practice just counting backwards. They will need to work on this skill for a while.
£ 7c.4) Extremely open to suggestions and, in subsequent observations, shows considerable progress in areas suggested
Comments
CommentsVery much so.
8. Narrative: Describe the lesson briefly, highlight teacher candidate’s strengths, and offer suggestions for improvements.
I think it is great that you are integrating a lot of fun activities for them to practice. They seemed to enjoy themselves and learn too. Yes, be careful they don’t become over stimulated but you are understanding that now. Too funny to say good bye to the camera……….. They may as well have been involved with that process too. Keep in touch!!
Grade Level: 1st ICT
Supervisor's Name: Pamela Nesbitt
Student Teaching/Practicum Observation Rubric
Observation #: 4
Date: 12/20/14
Instructions: Use the rubric as a guide for evaluating teacher candidates (student teachers and practicum students) during their observed lesson. There are seven categories to evaluate. The rubric provides general descriptions of the performance levels for each category. The ratings are based on a scale of 1 to 4 (1. Not Acceptable, 2. Developing, 3. Proficient, and 4. Exemplary). Check which boxes þ best reflect candidate performance for each area. In determining, the overall average for each category, partial credit may be awarded (i.e., 3.5 would indicate performance between proficient and exemplary). To calculate the final score for the six weighted categories, add the points from each category and divide by 6. In addition, attach a narrative with a brief description of the lesson, a summary of candidate's strengths, and suggestions for improvements (in particular for areas that were not acceptable or developing).
1. Knowledge of Learners
Exemplary 4
£ 1a.4) Uses language appropriate to developmental and skill level and introduces more advanced language
Comments
Great to get their attention with just a visual.
£ 1b.4) Presents content appropriate to developmental and skill level and references more advanced content
Comments
They are working on a lot of math skills.
£ 1c.4) Challenges most to all students to think and/or develop skills at a more advanced level
Comments
They have a lot of natural interest in the counting activities.
£ 1d.4) Uses differentiated instruction to provide for most to all individual student differences, including different developmental levels, ELL, and student with disabilities
Comments
The countdown activity is good practice for them.
2. Knowledge and Use of Subject Matter
Exemplary 4
£ 2a.4) Provides accurate information about subject matter, including significant background or contextual information
Comments
You presented a lot of different ideas. I liked that you paired the students to present a problem.
£ 2b.4) Delivers lesson that includes key concepts, themes, and skills that are related to subject area, worth teaching, and substantially build on students' prior knowledge
Comments
Yes, they need a lot of practice with actual number value.
£ 2c.4) Subject matter appears to be exceptionally meaningful to students
Comments
They were very motivated by the activities.
£ 2d.4) Uses a range of appropriate subject-specific pedagogy
Comments
Chart, chanting games, counting cubes
3. Skill in Planning
Exemplary 4
£ 3a.4) It is evident that a lesson plan was created, and the required elements of designated lesson plan format are delivered in the classroom in a sophisticated way
Comments
Yes, It seemed that you focused on ten and under.
£ 3b.4) All objectives are clearly stated in behavioral terms and make connections to prior activity or lesson
Comments
Yes, There is a good range of goals.
£ 3c.4) Establishes instructional routine and adapts to unexpected circumstances
Comments
Very much so.
£ 3d.4) Sequences activities in a logical, developmental manner, explicitly making connections to prior knowledge and previewing upcoming content
Comments
It was good that you tied in the counting backwards to the subtraction problems.
£ 3e.4) Selects instructional resources, materials, and technologies that supplement lesson and show exceptional creativity
Comments
They like your games.
4. Skill in Teaching
Exemplary 4
£ 4a.4) Shows significant expertise by using a range of motivational techniques that create a classroom of highly motivated learners
Comments
You have a lot of fun coming up with activities. You know now to not confuse or overstimulate them with too much.
£ 4b.4) Shows sophisticated use of multiple strategies to highly engage most learners
Comments
They do need a lot of repetition with counting backwards and they need a lot of repetition.
£ 4c.4) Sophisticated use of pacing and lesson time to accomplish objectives, end lesson with a conclusion, and seamlessly transition between instruction and activities
Comments
I didn’t think the two movement breaks were too much.
£ 4d.4) Shows sophisticated use of varied instructional approaches, as appropriate
Comments
Yes, you are very motivated to do this.
£ 4e.4) Communicates clearly and dynamically using verbal and nonverbal messages
Comments
Yes, your directions were very good.
£ 4f.4) Uses sophisticated questioning strategies to elicit student responses at the literal, analytical, and critical thinking levels and encourage students to express different points of view
Comments
It is good to keep redirecting them to counting backwards and to the number line.
£ 4g.4) Adjusts to unplanned circumstances seamlessly, with only mild disruption to the lesson
Comments
You go along with their activity level and that works well.
5. Skill in Developing Caring Learning Environments and
Showing Respect for Students
Exemplary 4
£ 5a.4) Shows exceptional rapport, which is relaxed and focused on learning rather than discipline, with most to all students
Comments
Yes.
£ 5b.4) Sophisticated use of a variety of classroom management techniques that contribute to a seamless lesson delivery
Comments
You kept them busy and moving.
£ 5c.4) Builds class community with significant opportunity to participate and most to all students are involved
Comments
Pairing the children is great.
£ 5d.4) Handles attention-getting behavior in a way that is timely and shows exceptional sensitivity
Comments
They were too busy!
£ 5e.4) Shows exceptional level of patience with most to all students
Comments
Yes.
£ 5f.4) Shows signs of critically listening and thoughtfully responds to student work and ideas
Comments
Yes.
£ 5g.4) Sophisticated use of positive reinforcement and sensitive correction mistakes in most to all cases
CommentsCommentsYou used the activities. Comments
You used the activities.
£ 5h.4) Uses sophisticated strategies to promotes sensitivity to diversity issues, including differences in ethnicity, language, gender, and socioeconomic status
Comments
CommentsYes.
6. Skill in Assessment and Impact on Student Learning
Exemplary 4
£ 6a.4) Sophisticated use of a variety of strategies to check if students understand information
Comments
Yes, the chart, the number line and the worksheets. Using the calendar was a really great idea. They need real life applications.
£ 6b.4) Provides helpful feedback to students most of the time, giving attention both to content and the individual student's thoughts about the subject
Comments
You repeated the correct answers. I liked that they moved around a lot before the worksheets. You checked each chid’s work to make sure they used the number line correctly. That was important.
£ 6c.4) Sophisticated use of assessment information to guide instruction, as appropriate
Comments
It was fine to use the worksheets as assessment.
£ 6d.4) Matches assessments to most to all instructional objectives, as applicable
Comments
They worked well for math. You gave them a lot of practice and they need more practice.
£ 6e.4) By end of lesson, most students demonstrate significant achievement of objectives or have made significant progress
Comments
Yes. They were given many opportunities for practice.
7. Commitment to Teaching & Professionalism
Exemplary 4
£ 7a.4) Demonstrates a strong positive attitude and maintains high energy and enthusiasm throughout the entire lesson
Comments
Very much so!!Comments
£ 7b.4) During post-conference, purposefully analyzes lesson's strengths and identifies specific strategies about how to enhance teaching
CommentsComments
CommentYou are very critical of yourself. I think it was fine to give them a break and let them practice just counting backwards. They will need to work on this skill for a while.
£ 7c.4) Extremely open to suggestions and, in subsequent observations, shows considerable progress in areas suggested
Comments
CommentsVery much so.
8. Narrative: Describe the lesson briefly, highlight teacher candidate’s strengths, and offer suggestions for improvements.
I think it is great that you are integrating a lot of fun activities for them to practice. They seemed to enjoy themselves and learn too. Yes, be careful they don’t become over stimulated but you are understanding that now. Too funny to say good bye to the camera……….. They may as well have been involved with that process too. Keep in touch!!