Teachers in Their Classrooms - Video Clips
Resource Library Videos for Elementary, Middle & High Levels
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DQ1: Communicating Learning Goals and Feedback
DQ1: Element 1: Providing Clear Learning Goals and Scales:
Classroom Look-for:Setting Learning Goals in Science – 3.28 min. (K-5)
View the classroom look-for video focused on an elementary science class. This video identifies techniques for,
and evidences of, setting learning goals. The teacher clearly differentiates between a learning goal and an
activity. Take specific note how the teacher introduces the unit subject, engages the students in conversation
that activates prior knowledge, references the essential question and finally requires the students to write it in
their journal.
Classroom Look-for:Noncognitive Learning Goals – 3.24 min. (K-5)
View the classroom look-for video that illustrates a teacher discussing and emphasizing specific non-cognitive
goals with a class, in preparation for academic content instruction. Take notice how the teacher engages the
students in conversation concerning identifying specific learning tactics that they have used as well as those
that the teacher requires them to use in this lesson.
Classroom Look-for:Student Friendly Scale in Elementary Mathematics – 4.07 min. (K-5)
View the classroom look-for video focused on an elementary-level mathematics class. This video identifies
techniques for generating, and evidences of, a student friendly scale. Take specific note of how the teacher
facilitates the development of a student generated scale for identifying proficient, partial proficient, and
emerging levels for a class game based upon the learning goal of identifying congruent shapes. Notice how the
teacher then asks students to rate their understanding of the concept using the levels.
Classroom Look-for:Student Friendly Scale in Middle School Language Arts – 3.20 min. (middle sch)
View the classroom look-for video focused on a middle school language arts class. This video identifies
techniques for generating, and evidences of, a student friendly scale. Take specific note of how the teacher
facilitates the review process using a student generated scale for identifying proficient, partial proficient, and
emerging levels for a writing assignment. Notice how the teacher asks students to rate their level of
achievement based upon the scale.
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Classroom Look-for:Setting Learning Goals in Mathematics – 1.01 min (middle sch)
View the classroom look-for video focused on a middle school algebra class. This video identifies techniques
for, and evidences of, setting learning goals. The teacher clearly differentiates between a learning goal and an
activity. Take specific note how the teacher introduces the essential question both verbally and visually with
specific learning goals for this particular lesson.
Classroom Look-for:Setting Learning Goals in Social Studies – 3.30 min. (H.S.)
View the classroom look-for video focused on a high school social studies class. This video identifies
techniques for, and evidences of, setting learning goals. The teacher clearly differentiates between a learning
goal and an activity. Take specific note how the teacher introduces the lesson goal through a visual
representation of a historical quote and further delineates the specific learning goals and the activities that
will help them achieve the goals.
DQ1: Element 2: Track Student Progress:
Classroom Look-for:Types of Formative Assessment in Elementary Language Arts 4.19 min. (K-5)
View the classroom look-for video focused on an elementary language arts class. This video identifies
unobtrusive and student generated techniques for, and evidences of, formative assessment. Take specific note
as the teacher focuses on the learning goal, introduces the purpose for the activity, and explicitly indicates
that he will listen to the students' conversations or observe what they write. In addition, notice how the
teacher explicitly indicates the student use of advanced sentence fluency structures and asks students what is
next to do on the work to evaluate student processes and organizational skills
Classroom Look-for:Uses of Assessment in Elementary Mathematics – 3.14 min. (K-5)
View the classroom look-for video focused on an elementary-level mathematics class. This video identifies
techniques for, and evidences of, formative assessment. Take specific note as the teacher reminds students of
the target goal for the lesson and asks for a nonverbal thumbs-up, thumbs-down, or thumbs-to-the-side
response to track student understanding. Notice how the teacher then conducts a review with the whole class
to further clarify student understanding at the end of class.
Classroom Look-for:Tracking and Celebrating Success in Music – 4.54 min. (K-5)
View the classroom look-for video on tracking and celebrating success specifically within this elementary
instrumental music class. Take specific note of the four level visual tracking system of no, no-but, yes-but, and
yes that enables the students to self assess while demonstrating to the teacher their level of understanding
and success. Note also how the teacher not only tracks success, but celebrates students' successes during and
at the end of the class period. As an enhancement, access the asset tool titled, Look-for Video Review Guide:
Tracking and Celebrating Success in Music.
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Classroom Look-for:Tracking Student Progress in Elementary Language Arts – 3.57 min. (K-5)
View the classroom look-for video focused on an elementary-level language arts class. This video identifies
techniques for generating, and evidences of, a summative score assigned at the end of a grading period. Take
specific note of how the teacher monitors, listens, asks for students to clarify or extend their thinking, and
tracks their progress towards an end goal. Notice how the teacher indicates that the assessment charting is
not averaged for a final score, but is used to demonstrate student growth.
Classroom Look-for:Tracking Student Progress in Elementary Mathematics – 5.28 min. (K-5)
View the classroom look-for video focused on an elementary-level mathematics class. This video identifies
techniques for generating, and evidences of, a whole class progressing as one. Take specific note of how the
teacher asks the students to identify their level of understanding, conducts on the spot instruction, designs a
plan for peer assistance, and tracks the whole class progress towards the end goal. Notice how the teacher
explicitly states the plan of action to move the whole class to a proficient level.
Classroom Look-for:Tracking and Celebrating Success in Mathematics – 5.07 min (middle sch)
View the classroom look-for video on tracking and celebrating success specifically within this middle school
mathematics class. Notice how the teacher has a detailed scaffolding system for the group algebra practice,
monitors the group process, and asks clarifying questions to track student understanding. Note also how the
teacher not only tracks success, but celebrates students' successes during the class period. As an
enhancement, access the asset tool titled, Look-for Video Review Guide: Tracking and Celebrating Success in
Mathematics.
Classroom Look-for:Tracking Student Progress in Middle School Language Arts - 3.12 min. (mid sch)
View the classroom look-for video focused on a middle school language arts class. This video identifies
techniques for generating, and evidences of, continual improvement throughout the year. Take specific note
of how the teacher discusses the evidence and scoring for a student generated piece of work. Notice how the
teacher and student track the progress in an individual as well as in a public manner.
Classroom Look-for:Uses of Assessment in Middle School Language Arts - 4.52 min (mid sch)
View the classroom look-for video focused on a middle school language arts class. This video identifies
techniques for, and evidences of, formative assessment. Take specific note as the teacher works one-on-one
with a student to monitor, track, and clarify student understanding. Notice how the teacher provides both
positive and explicit feedback that indicates where the student needs to go to move forward.
Classroom Look-for:Types of Formative Assessment in Middle School Mathematics - 4.27 min (mid sch)
View the classroom look-for video focused on a middle school mathematics class. This video identifies
obtrusive and unobtrusive techniques for, and evidences of, formative assessment. Take specific note as the
teacher circulates around the room to listen in while students talk together during small group work, asks
probing questions, provides feedback to increase understanding, takes an informal survey to find out how
students did when they compared their hypotheses and answers, asks students what was confusing, and
provides on the spot instruction. Finally, watch as the teacher concludes the lesson by giving students a set of
questions to check their own understanding of concepts covered in the lesson, and then reviews the
assessment answers with the whole class.
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Classroom Look-for:Tracking and Celebrating Success in Chemistry – 4.32 min. (H.S)
View the classroom look-for video on tracking and celebrating success specifically within this high school
chemistry class. Notice how the teacher(s) conduct group spot checks, use non-verbal thumbs up or thumbs
down, and the electronic Activote system for tracking understanding. Note also how the teacher(s) not only
track success, but celebrate students' success during and at the end of the class. As an enhancement, access
the asset tool titled, Look-for Video Review Guide: Tracking and Celebrating Success in Chemistry.
Classroom Look-for:Uses of Assessment in High School Dance – 3.46 min. (H.S.)
View the classroom look-for video focused on a high school dance class. This video identifies techniques for,
and evidences of, formative assessment. Take specific note that the teacher is monitoring each student,
stopping and correcting to continue improving dance techniques. Notice how the teacher provides both
positive and explicit feedback that indicates quality techniques.
Classroom Look-for:Types of Formative Assessment in High School Social Studies – 6.06min (H.S.)
View the classroom look-for video focused on a high school social studies class. This video identifies
unobtrusive techniques for, and evidences of, formative assessment. Take specific note as the teacher explains
the student analysis of primary source documents as the purpose of the group demonstration or oral
responses, guides the oral response, uses probing questions to expand student critical thinking, requires
students to compare presidential legacies to work towards a conclusion, and finally, conducts an informal
survey asking for students to explain why they agree or disagree.
DQ4: Element 22: Engaging Students in Cognitively Complex Tasks Involving Hypothesis
Generation and Testing
Classroom Scenario:Knowledge Utilization – 7.42 min. (H.S.)
View the classroom scenario video and identify tasks designed for knowledge utilization level goals. As you
view the classroom scenario video, keep in mind that the mental processes for knowledge utilization level
goals include decision making, problem solving, experimenting, and investigating. Take specific note that the
data is newly collected or student generated. As an enhancement, access the asset tool titled, Classroom
Scenario Video Review Guide: Knowledge Utilization Goals.
DQ6: Establishing Rules and Procedures
DQ6: Element 4: Establishing classroom Routines
Classroom Look-for Video:Establishing Classroom Routines (Fifth Grade) – 4.51 min. (K-5)
View the classroom video focused on an elementary-level social studies class. One element of establishing
classroom routines is group work roles and responsibilities, notice in the video how the teacher is reviewing
the various procedures, learning tactics, and strategies.
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Classroom Look-for Video:Establishing Classroom Routines (Third Grade) – 1.25 min. (K-5)
View the classroom video focused on an elementary-level science class. One element of establishing
classroom routines is reminding students about rules and procedures, notice in the video how the students
remove their name clip, the teacher greets all students, has a private talk with one student, and reminds the
class to begin the normal opening activity.
Classroom Look-for Video:Establishing Classroom Routines (Ninth Grade) – 2.23 min. (9th grade)
View the classroom video focused on a high school-level science class. Notice in the video how the students
perform the procedure of gathering resources upon entering the classroom and are reminded to read and
complete the Bell Ringer an opening of class procedure
Classroom Look-for Video:Establishing Classroom Routines (Eleventh Grade) – 4.33 min. (11th grade)
View the classroom video focused on a high school-level language arts class. One element of establishing
classroom routines is group work roles and responsibilities, notice in the video how the teacher is reviewing
the literature circle strategy and group expectations.
DQ6: Element 5: Organizing the Physical Layout of the room
Classroom Look-for Video:Organizing the Physical Layout (Second Grade 3) – 4.58 min. (K-5)
View the classroom video focused on an elementary-level language arts class. One element of the physical
layout is the arrangement of student and teacher desks, notice in the video the easy access to the overhead
projector, the grouping of student desks, and the use of an interactive Whiteboard.
Classroom Look-for Video:Organizing the Physical Layout (Second Grade 2) – 4.30 min. (K-5)
View the classroom video focused on an elementary-level music class. One element of the physical layout is
preparing and organizing materials, notice in the video the prepared resources on the interactive Whiteboard
and the student material packets prepared for group work.
Classroom Look-for Video:Organizing the Physical Layout (Kindergarten) – 2.22 min. (K-5)
View the classroom video focused on a kindergarten-level science class. One element of the physical layout is
decorating to aid and reinforce learning, notice in the video specific multiple bulletin board areas with
classroom resources such as the mathematic chart, calendar, "All About Me!!" student section and a student
developed word bank.
Classroom Look-for Video:Organizing the Physical Layout (Second Grade) – 4.45min. (K-5)
View the classroom video focused on an elementary-level music class. One element of the physical layout is
access and traffic patterns, notice in the video specific locations for instruction, guided practice, ease of
teacher access, transitions, and peer groupings.
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Classroom Look-for Video:Organizing the Physical Layout (Seventh Grade 3) – 3.54 min (7th grade)
View the classroom video focused on a middle school-level mathematics class. One element of the physical
layout is the arrangement of student and teacher desks, notice in the video the strategic use of space
including the interactive Whiteboard for instructional material and an overhead projector for guided practice,
both easily visible by the students.
Classroom Look-for Video:Organizing the Physical Layout (Seventh Grade) – 1.52 min (7th grade)
View the classroom video focused on a middle school-level language arts class. One element of the physical
layout is decorating to aid and reinforce learning, notice in the video the art work and posters that relate to
the current content, tips on types of writing, and the chart for tracking team points.
Classroom Look-for Video:Organizing the Physical Layout (Seventh Grade 2) – 3.41 min (7th grade)
View the classroom video focused on a middle school level mathematics class. One element of the physical
layout is preparing and organizing materials, notice in the video the prepared teacher materials, student
materials (packet), clear concise directions, and the integration of technology.
Classroom Look-for Video:Organizing the Physical Layout (Tenth Grade) – 3.35 min. (10th grade)
View the classroom video focused on a high school-level science class. One element of the physical layout is
preparing and organizing materials, notice in the video the prepared materials for text rendering activity, clear
directions, and prepared materials for modeling the process on the interactive Whiteboard.
Classroom Look-for Video:Organizing the Physical Layout (Eleventh Grade 3) – 2.50 min (11th grade)
View the classroom video focused on a high school-level language arts class. One element of the physical
layout is the arrangement of student and teacher desks, notice in the video the ease of transition from small
group to whole group. Note also the procedures evident for gaining attention and organizing materials.
Classroom Look-for Video:Organizing the Physical Layout (Eleventh Grade 2) – 2.27 min. (11th grade)
View the classroom video focused on an high school -level German class. One element of the physical layout is
decorating to aid and reinforce learning, notice in the video how the room walls are covered with resources
about the target language of Germany, the culture, the people, and the food, as well as student work samples.
Classroom Look-for Video:Organizing the Physical Layout (Eleventh Grade) – 2.32 min. (11th grade)
View the classroom video focused on a high school-level social studies class. One element of the physical
layout is access and traffic patterns, notice in the video students are in small groups, the teacher can easily
access materials for distribution, and interact with all groups.
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DQ7: Recognizing adherence to Rules and Procedures
DQ7: Element 34: Applying consequences for lack of adherence to rules and procedures
Classroom Look-for Video:Applying Consequences for Lack of Adherence to Rules and Procedures – 4.19
min. (H.S.)
View the classroom video focused on a high school-level science class. Notice in the video how the support
teacher provides clear directions for the group project but redirects the group when she witnesses an absence
of the required procedural order asking students to go back and compete all the steps of the process.
DQ7: Element 35: Acknowledging adherence to rules and procedures
Classroom Look-for Video:Adherence to Rules and Procedures (Seventh Grade) – 1.37 min. (7th grade)
View the classroom video focused on an middle school-level language arts class. Notice in the video how the
teacher uses verbal and two unique nonverbal recognitions that include the whole class.
Classroom Look-for Video:Adherence to Rules and Procedures (Eleventh Grade) - .39 min. (11th grade)
View the classroom video focused on a high school-level language arts class. Notice in the video how the
teacher offers sincere verbal recognition as she reviews the literature circle expectations for day two,
complimenting the class on their work of day one.
General / FYI
Classroom Scenario:Analysis – 6.05 min (elementary)
View the classroom scenario video and identify tasks designed for analysis level goals. As you view the
classroom scenario video, keep in mind that the mental processes for analysis level goals include matching,
classifying, analyzing errors, generalizing, and specifying. Take specific note that the student's task enables
them to analyze errors in the meaning of standard
Classroom Scenario:Comprehension – 5.13 min. (K-5)
View the classroom scenario video and identify tasks designed for comprehension level goals. As you view the
classroom scenario video, keep in mind that the mental processes for comprehension level goals include
integrating and symbolizing. Take specific note that the student's task included both a written definition in
their own words and to produce a symbolic representation of the meaning. As an enhancement, access the
asset tool titled, Classroom Scenario Video Review Guide: Comprehension Goals.
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Classroom Scenario:Retrieval – 3.28 min (middle sch)
View the classroom scenario video and identify tasks designed for retrieval level goals. As you view the
classroom scenario video, keep in mind that the mental processes for retrieval level goals include recognition,
recall, and execution. Take specific note that the mental procedure demonstrated included a multiple choice
task. As an enhancement, access the asset tool titled, Classroom Scenario Video Review Guide: Retrieval
Goals.
Teacher Perspective – 5.10 min. (K-12)
In this video, teachers discuss their experience in videotaping their own instructional practice. Teachers share
the life-changing effects the analysis of these videotaped lessons have had on their instructional practice, on
how they view themselves, and on their effectiveness in the classroom.
Practice Video 1 – 4.55min. (K-5)
Elementary (Grade Kindergarten) Reading
Practice Video 2 – 3.56 min. (K-5)
Elementary (Grade 3) Mathematics
Practice Video 5 – 3.10 min. (K-5)
Elementary (Grade 5) General Education
Practice Video 6 – 3.20 min. (K-5)
Elementary (Grade 5) General Education
Practice Video 7 3.14 min (6th grade)
Middle (Grade 6) Social Studies
Practice Video 8 2.09 min (7th grade))
Middle (Grade 7) Mathematics
Practice Video 9 - 3.45 min. (8th grade)
Middle (Grade 8) Physical Science
Practice Video 11 - 2.54 min (8th grade)
Middle (Grade 8) Physical Science
Practice Video 12 – 2.45min. (9th grd)
Secondary (Grade 9) American Studies
Practice Video 13 – 3.32 min. (9th grd)
Secondary (Grades 9) American Studies
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Practice Video 14 – 2.27 min. (9th grd)
Secondary (Grade 9) American Studies
Practice Video 15 – 3.31min. (9th grd)
Secondary (Grades 9) American Studies
Video A – 3:54 min (middle and H.S.)
Classroom Visit: Math
Video B - 4.00 min (middle school)
Classroom Visit 2: Middle School Social Studies Class
Video C – 5.31 min (middle school)
Classroom Visit 1: Middle School Language Arts Class
Video D – 5.55 min (middle school)
Classroom Visit 2: Middle School Math Class
Video E – 3.15 min (middle school)
Classroom Visit 3: Middle School Science Class
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