University of Scranton Class Observation Report

Student Teacher*

Date*

Date

School*

Grade*

Subject / Topic

Evaluator*

Please include the following email addresses so that the Observation Report may be sent to the appropriate people.

Student Teacher E-mail

Cooperating Teacher E-mail

University Supervisor E-mail

PLANNING: Student teacher demonstrates through knowledge of content and pedagogical skills in planning & preparation. Student teacher makes plans & sets goals based on the content to be taught/learned, knowledge of students, and the instructional content.*

	Consistently Observed	Needs Improvement	Not Observed	Not Applicable
Assesses students" prior knowledge & plans lessons accordingly.
Writes clear objectives in a variety of formats appropriate to lessons.
Identifies / addresses state & professional standards.
Designs instruction to target individual needs.

Comments:*

INSTRUCTION: Student teacher, through knowledge of content, pedagogy, & skill in delivering instruction, engages in learning by using a variety of instructional strategies.*

	Consistently Observed	Needs Improvement	Not Observed	Not Applicable
Uses appropriate lesson set (motivation, set, hook)
Uses a variety of age/grade appropriate instructional strategies
Presents appropriately sequences curriculum content
Integrates disciplines within the curriculum
Uses technology appropriately to facilitate instruction/learning
Uses appropriate voice volume, rate, & variety of expression
Uses instructional strategies that promote effective whole class, small group, & individual instruction
Effectively modifies lesson content and/or instructional strategies
Uses strategies to create/enhance/ maintain student motivation
Use strategies to promote active student involvement
Uses a variety of questions (open/closed, higher/lower order)
Uses effective closure strategies
Uses appropriate grammar, sentence structure, & articulation
Makes frequent checks for student understanding while teaching
Moves the lesson along at an appropriate rate

Comments:*

CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT: Student teacher establishes & maintains a purposeful & equitable environment for learning in which students feel safe, valued, & respected, by instituting routines & setting clear expectations for student behavior.*

	Consistently Observed	Needs Improvement	Not Observed	Not Applicable
Creates & maintains a positive, inclusive learning environment
Clearly communicates expectations for learner behavior
Identifies & responds appropriately to off-task behaviors
Uses a variety of low-profile interventions
Responds quickly & appropriately to major disruptions

Comments:*

ASSESSMENT: Student teacher uses informal & formal assessment to meet learning goals & to monitor student learning.*

	Consistently Observed	Needs Improvement	Not Observed	Not Applicable
Uses appropriate formative assessments
Monitors student learning & effectively modifies teaching
Provides appropriate feedback to students regarding their learning
Uses appropriate summative assessment

Comments:*

PROFESSIONALISM: Student teacher demonstrates qualities that characterize a professional person in aspects that occur in and beyond the classroom/school building.*

	Consistently Observed	Needs Improvement	Not Observed	Not Applicable
Uses discretion when dealing with students, parents, & professionals
Fulfills professional responsibilities promptly & consistently
Engages in meaningful reflective practice
Communicates effectively (written/oral) with students, peers, & parents
Seeks/accepts feedback & attempts to make proper adjustments
Sets goals for improvements & identifies ways to meet those goals

Comments:*

Summative Comments:

Please have both the student teacher and evaluator check the box below and enter their initials to represent an electronic signature.

Student Teacher*

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Initials*

Evaluator*

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Initials*