Special Education 9th grade teacher

Observe two "InTASC Model Core Teaching Standards" videos.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7SZnuQqv6bw&list=PLunwo3H734g3jGeJswCeCTiOWKdKBQ0MU

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mCnuANZkf9g

For each video:

*Identify the areas of strength and how you would be able to implement these actions in your own teaching practice.

*Compose a minimum two (2) page narrative detailing your observations.

*Include a description

Lesson Observation Form

EDEX 6613

Summer semester 2020

Lesson Observed By:

Date:

Subject/Grade Level:

Activity Observed:

Link:

Please rate students using the scale below:

NO = Not Observed

I = Ineffective (inadequately)

ND = Needs Development (inconsistently)

P = Proficient

E = Exemplary (continually)

I. Establishing a Classroom Climate Conducive to Learning
Were behavioral expectations evident (Procedures, routines)	NO	I	ND	P	E
Did the candidate monitor pupil conduct and take appropriate action when misbehavior occurred?	NO	I	ND	P	E
Was a classroom climate of equity maintained?	NO	I	ND	P	E
Did the candidate use positive behavior management strategies to promote on-task behavior?	NO	I	ND	P	E
Comments:

II. Lesson Structure
Did the lesson begin with an attention getting "hook"?	NO	I	ND	P	E
Were students' prior knowledge activated?	NO	I	ND	P	E
Was instruction scaffolded toward independence and generalization?	NO	I	ND	P	E
Did the lesson utilize appropriate evidence-based instructional strategies?	NO	I	ND	P	E
Was instruction differentiated to meet individual learner's strengths, interests and needs (accommodations, learning styles, multiple-intelligence)?	NO	I	ND	P	E
Did the teacher candidate connect the content of the lesson to the external experiences and cultural norms of the students?	NO	I	ND	P	E
Did the teacher candidate take initiative to engage all students?	NO	I	ND	P	E
Were the materials, equipment, and supplies readily available?	NO	I	ND	P	E
Did the lesson draw upon students' cultural backgrounds	NO	I	ND	P	E
Were the students able to make connections between and among concepts	NO	I	ND	P	E
Did the teacher candidate demonstrate appropriate content knowledge for the lesson?	NO	I	ND	P	E
Was there an example of small group, parallel, or alternative co-teaching methods implemented during the period?	NO	I	ND	P	E
Was the pace of the lesson appropriate?	NO	I	ND	P	E
Did the teacher candidate use developmentally appropriate instruction that enables each learner to advance and accelerate his/her learning?	NO	I	ND	P	E
Did the lesson end with a reflection or review of content?	NO	I	ND	P	E
Did the candidate make connections to the next day's learning/lesson	NO	I	ND	P	E
Comments:

III.Evaluating, Acting Upon, and Reporting Student Progress in Learning
Were the assessment techniques such as observing and questioning embedded throughout lesson?	NO	I	ND	P	E
Were a variety of questions, varying the depth and type of thinking, used?	NO	I	ND	P	E
Were a variety of students called upon to answer questions?	NO	I	ND	P	E
Did the candidate guide students toward meaningful self-assessment?	NO	I	ND	P	E
Were students provided appropriate and specific feedback?	NO	I	ND	P	E
Did assessment provide evidence that the lesson objectives were met?	NO	I	ND	P	E
Comments:

IV Academic Language and Student Voice
Did the teacher use planning, instruction and assessment to support the students' different levels of academic language?	NO	I	ND	P	E
Was the teacher able to identify the language demands of the lesson and support students' language development within the content area?	NO	I	ND	P	E
Did the teacher give the students opportunities to articulate their learning and monitor their own skill level and development (student voice)?	NO	I	ND	P	E
Comments:

V. Professional Behaviors, Ethics, and Values
Is the candidate aware of, and act in accordance with, school policies and practices?	NO	I	ND	P	E
Does the teacher candidate promote a safe, inclusive, and culturally responsible learning environment?	NO	I	ND	P	E
Does the candidate exhibit energy, drive, and determination to make one's school and classroom the best possible environment for teaching and learning?	NO	I	ND	P	E
Comments:

VI.Reflection (post lesson)
Is the teacher able to identify what students learned and did not learn relative to the learning targets?	NO	I	ND	P	E
Is the teacher able to discern learning trends among students as well as missed opportunities for building understanding?	NO	I	ND	P	E
Does the teacher analyze student work to plan further instruction?	NO	I	ND	P	E
Comments:

Five Take-Aways from video: