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Teacher Candidate's Name: Meredith Faltin
Supervisor's Name: Olympia Robinson
Pre-Student Teaching/Practicum Observation Rubric
School Site: MCNS
Grade Level: 2 Year Olds
Instructor/Course Number: ECC 712.01
Observation #: 1 Semester #: 1
Date: 1/16/14
Rating Key:
(1) Indicator not met: Performance is less than adequate; considerable improvement needs to be made in this area.
(2) Indicator partially met: Performance is not consistent; periodic checks will be needed during student teaching.
(3) Indicator met: Skill performed at appropriate level; meets expectations at this point.
(4) Indicator exceeded: Performance is superior; exceeds expectations at this point.
1. Knowledge of Learners
1a. Used language appropriate to developmental and skill level - indicator exceeded
1b. Presented content appropriate to developmental and skill level - indicator exceeded
2. Knowledge and Use of Subject Matter
2a. Provided accurate information about subject matter, including background or contextual information - indicator exceeded
2b. Delivered lessons that included key concepts, themes, and skills related to subject area - indicator exceeded
EC 2d. Used appropriate subject-specific pedagogy - indicator exceeded
3. Skill in Planning
3a. It was evident that a lesson plan was created, and the required elements of designated lesson plan format were delivered in the classroom in an organized way - indicator met
EC 3b. Objectives were clearly stated in behavioral terms and made connections to prior activity or lesson - indicator exceeded
EC 3d. Sequenced activities in a logical, developmental manner - indicator exceeded
3e. Selected appropriate instructional resources, materials, and technologies - indicator exceeded
4. Skill in Teaching
4a. Used motivational techniques that created a classroom where most learners were motivated - indicator exceeded
EC 4b. Used a variety of ways to engage most learners - indicator exceeded
EC 4c. Paced lesson effectively to accomplish objectives, including a conclusion at end of lesson - indicator exceeded
4f. Communicated clearly using verbal and nonverbal messages - indicator exceeded
EC 4g. Used questioning strategies to elicit student responses at literal, analytical, & critical thinking levels - indicator exceeded
5. Skill in Developing Caring Learning Environments
5a. Showed rapport with students - indicator exceeded
EC 5b. Used a variety of classroom management techniques - indicator exceeded
5g. Thoughtfully responded to student work - indicator exceeded
6. Skill in Assessment
6a. Used strategies to check if students understood information - indicator exceeded
EC 6b. Provided helpful feedback to students - indicator exceeded
6e. By end of lesson, students demonstrated achievement of objectives or made progress - indicator exceeded
7. Subject Specific
Refer to EC items in Sections 1-6.
8. Commitment to Teaching and Professionalism
8a. Demonstrated a positive attitude throughout the lesson - indicator exceeded
8b. In post-conference, reflected on lesson and offered suggestions about how to enhance teaching - indicator exceeded
Final Grade: A
Running Record of Lesson:
Please refer to teacher candidate’s activity/ lesson plan.
Growth objectives:
The teacher candidate’s activity/ lesson plan was well executed.
Future Areas:
The teacher candidate should continue to grow as a wonderful educator.
Supervisor's Name: Olympia Robinson
Pre-Student Teaching/Practicum Observation Rubric
School Site: MCNS
Grade Level: 2 Year Olds
Instructor/Course Number: ECC 712.01
Observation #: 1 Semester #: 1
Date: 1/16/14
Rating Key:
(1) Indicator not met: Performance is less than adequate; considerable improvement needs to be made in this area.
(2) Indicator partially met: Performance is not consistent; periodic checks will be needed during student teaching.
(3) Indicator met: Skill performed at appropriate level; meets expectations at this point.
(4) Indicator exceeded: Performance is superior; exceeds expectations at this point.
1. Knowledge of Learners
1a. Used language appropriate to developmental and skill level - indicator exceeded
1b. Presented content appropriate to developmental and skill level - indicator exceeded
2. Knowledge and Use of Subject Matter
2a. Provided accurate information about subject matter, including background or contextual information - indicator exceeded
2b. Delivered lessons that included key concepts, themes, and skills related to subject area - indicator exceeded
EC 2d. Used appropriate subject-specific pedagogy - indicator exceeded
3. Skill in Planning
3a. It was evident that a lesson plan was created, and the required elements of designated lesson plan format were delivered in the classroom in an organized way - indicator met
EC 3b. Objectives were clearly stated in behavioral terms and made connections to prior activity or lesson - indicator exceeded
EC 3d. Sequenced activities in a logical, developmental manner - indicator exceeded
3e. Selected appropriate instructional resources, materials, and technologies - indicator exceeded
4. Skill in Teaching
4a. Used motivational techniques that created a classroom where most learners were motivated - indicator exceeded
EC 4b. Used a variety of ways to engage most learners - indicator exceeded
EC 4c. Paced lesson effectively to accomplish objectives, including a conclusion at end of lesson - indicator exceeded
4f. Communicated clearly using verbal and nonverbal messages - indicator exceeded
EC 4g. Used questioning strategies to elicit student responses at literal, analytical, & critical thinking levels - indicator exceeded
5. Skill in Developing Caring Learning Environments
5a. Showed rapport with students - indicator exceeded
EC 5b. Used a variety of classroom management techniques - indicator exceeded
5g. Thoughtfully responded to student work - indicator exceeded
6. Skill in Assessment
6a. Used strategies to check if students understood information - indicator exceeded
EC 6b. Provided helpful feedback to students - indicator exceeded
6e. By end of lesson, students demonstrated achievement of objectives or made progress - indicator exceeded
7. Subject Specific
Refer to EC items in Sections 1-6.
8. Commitment to Teaching and Professionalism
8a. Demonstrated a positive attitude throughout the lesson - indicator exceeded
8b. In post-conference, reflected on lesson and offered suggestions about how to enhance teaching - indicator exceeded
Final Grade: A
Running Record of Lesson:
Please refer to teacher candidate’s activity/ lesson plan.
Growth objectives:
The teacher candidate’s activity/ lesson plan was well executed.
Future Areas:
The teacher candidate should continue to grow as a wonderful educator.