SAINT FRANCIS PREP TEACHER OBSERVATION FORM Teacher’s Name: Date of Observation: Observation Number: Course: Class Period: Class Room: RATING SYSTEM A Teacher performance is at or above an acceptable level. N Teacher performance is in need of improvement in this area. NA Not Applicable NO Not observable RATING TEACHING ACTIVITIES Evidence if in-depth knowledge of the subject Lesson has clearly stated objectives Communicates instructional plan at the beginning of the lesson Teacher is sensitive to students’ needs and respectful of their opinions Appropriate questioning techniques are utilized Instructional materials are appropriate Students are kept on task Student centered instruction is evident CLASSROOM ENVIRONMENT Lesson began with a prayer Appearance of the classroom Climate conducive to learning is established and maintained Teacher exhibits enthusiasm and vibrancy Professional appearance of the teacher Relationship with students Organization of class period Maintains appropriate class control Positive motivation is evidenced SUPERVISOR’S COMMENTS TEACHER’S COMMENTS The signature of the teacher indicates that the report has been read. It does not necessarily indicate agreement with the evaluation or any recommendations therein. Should the teacher need to discuss the content of this report, he or she must see the supervisor to schedule a post-observation conference. Please sign all copies and return. Teacher’s Signature: Date: Administrator’s Signature: Date: <=Request for Conference Date: Joan: Preparation for the oral part of the regents exam Used smart board to identify key words and phrases Assigned the students for Thursdays oral exam Choose a partner to work with. Write the instruction or situation on the paper chosen. Engage in a discussion with your partner, you may not use your book because you will not be able to use a book on the oral exam. JJ moved about the room checking on progress. Students worked for about ten minutes. 1:30 - students presented their dialogue to the class. As the students were presenting ms. Janda critiqued the dialogue. (the teachers critique seemed to stifle the conversation). RECOMMendation: let the students complete the dialogue before the critique or ask other students for their feedback, perhaps even assign students to critique.###concern about students not engaged. Great feedback on the next pair, positive feedback. Constantly telling students to be quiet. Is it effective Groups of 3 Use crime scene protocols and maps to develop a profile of the perpetrators (s) Handouts 2:05- students were given until 2:30 to research to plot out the crimes on the handout Students were able to establish the criminal's profile and geographical profile with the information contained in the handouts.