Get Benedum Collaborative 5 Year Teacher Education Observation Feedback Form

Observation Feedback Form The Benedum Collaborative 5-Year Teacher Education Program At West Virginia University Preservice Teacher PDS Subject/Grade level Observer Date Time to I. Pre-Observation Conference Determine a focus for observation II. Preparation and Planning Lesson plans readily available Materials prepared and accessible ahead of lesson Used a variety of appropriate materials and resources Integrated technology if appropriate III. Content Content was appropriate for grade level Content was accurate reflecting current knowledge in the discipline Content was sequenced appropriately IV. Pedagogy Instructional strategies enhanced the presentation of content Transitions were smooth Adaptations for special needs students were apparent and appropriate Assessment of student learning was appropriate for grade level and content Technology was used to enhance student learning V. Communication Effectively communicated in standard oral and written forms Used appropriate professional terminology i*e* content-related Varied voice level Good teacher tone and disposition Appropriate vocabulary for grade level Good non-verbal communication i*e* modeling and acting out stories and concepts Used technology to communicate with students host teacher coordinator liaison etc* VI. Classroom Climate Established procedures and rules that enhance learning Set high positive expectations for student performance Encouraged and acknowledged individual student s accomplishments and appropriate behavior i*e* positive reinforcement for correct responses for effort for good manners Treated students in a fair and equitable manner Created an atmosphere of mutual respect i*e* teacher to student student to student student to teacher VII. Professionalism Commanded respect by example in appearance manners behavior and language Punctuality adhered to daily schedule was on time and ready for the lesson VIII. Post Conference Reflected on strengths and weaknesses of teaching event Accepted constructive criticism Planned for improvement Overall Assessment. Pre-Observation Conference Determine a focus for observation II. Preparation and Planning Lesson plans readily available Materials prepared and accessible ahead of lesson Used a variety of appropriate materials and resources Integrated technology if appropriate III. Content Content was appropriate for grade level Content was accurate reflecting current knowledge in the discipline Content was sequenced appropriately IV. Content Content was appropriate for grade level Content was accurate reflecting current knowledge in the discipline Content was sequenced appropriately IV. Pedagogy Instructional strategies enhanced the presentation of content Transitions were smooth Adaptations for special needs students were apparent and appropriate Assessment of student learning was appropriate for grade level and content Technology was used to enhance student learning V. Pedagogy Instructional strategies enhanced the presentation of content Transitions were smooth Adaptations for special needs students were apparent and appropriate Assessment of student learning was appropriate for grade level and content Technology was used to enhance student learning V. Communication Effectively communicated in standard oral and written forms Used appropriate professional terminology i*e* content-related Varied voice level Good teacher tone and disposition Appropriate vocabulary for grade level Good non-verbal communication i*e* modeling and acting out stories and concepts Used technology to communicate with students host teacher coordinator liaison etc* VI.