ALVERNO COLLEGE

SUPERVISORS OBSERVATION
OF LTM/SPE 612 Field Student
Candidate: Rachel Mixtacki

Check One: 1st Observation _ X__

Supervisor: Nancy Jelen

Date:

Cooperating Teacher: Nicole Nuldt

Number of Students: 46

School:

Grade 1

Canterbury

9/23/2014

Uses teaching resources and curriculum materials that are

appropriate in representing the ideas and concepts.
Plans instruction appropriate to students stages of development and
learning styles.
Links new ideas to familiar ideas and makes connections to students
experiences.
Provides opportunities for active engagement, manipulation and
testing of ideas and materials.
Knows how to enhance learning through the use of a variety of materials.
Values flexibility in the teaching process by monitoring and adjusting plans
and adapting instruction when necessary and appropriate.
Chooses appropriate teaching strategies, learning experiences, and
materials to achieve different instructional purposes and to meet student
needs.
Varies his or her role in the instructional process in relation to the content
and purposes of instruction.
Plans motivational instruction by relating lessons to students
personal interest.
Seeks to find ways to meet the needs of diverse learners.

____Inadequate

____Emerging

___Proficient

Subject(s): Reading
Evidence (Candidate)

Planning and Preparation (AEA: Conceptualization/Diagnosis

WTS: 1, 7DISP: Respect, Responsibility)

2nd Observation _ __

The lesson has a clearly defined structure around which activities are
organized.
The standards match the objectives.
The identified academic language was used appropriately.
All of the materials and resources were suitable to students, supported the
instructional outcomes, and engaged students in meaningful learning.
You utilized school-grade level curriculum materials that supported the
content focus.
The lesson was designed with a range of engaging activities.
You connected connection with the learners personal interests at one point
of the lesson.
The outcomes are clear.
You displayed an awareness of resources to enhance content and
pedagogical knowledge available through the school.

___X_Distinctive

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Evidence (Candidate)

Planning and Preparation (AEA: Conceptualization/Diagnosis

WTS: 1, 7DISP: Respect, Responsibility)
Classroom Environment (AEA: Coordination/Integrative Interaction
WTS: 2,3,5DISP: Respect, Responsibility )

Shows respect for the diverse talents of all learners.

Uses knowledge about human motivation and behavior to develop
strategies for organizing and supporting individual and group work.
Is committed to the expression and use of democratic values in the
classroom.
Organizes, allocates, and manages the resources of time, space,
activities and attention to engage students in productive tasks.
Knows how to help students work productively and cooperatively with
each other.
Uses strategies of effective classroom management to promote positive
relationships, cooperation, and purposeful learning in the classroom.
Respects students as individuals with differing personal and family
background and various skills, talents and interests.

____Inadequate

____Emerging

___ Proficient

Evidence (Candidate and Student)

Student interactions were polite and respectful.
You conveyed genuine enthusiasm with the work for the content, and
students demonstrated commitment to its value.
Teacher-student interactions were appropriate.
Small group work was well organized, and most students were productively
engaged in learning while unsupervised.
Routines for handling materials occurred smoothly with little loss of
instructional time.
Standards of conduct were clear to all students.
Your response to off task behavior was appropriate and successful and
respected the students dignity.
You were generally aware of behavior.
You maintained eye contact.
You used voice effectively through proper volume, pitch, speed and pacing.

__X__Distinctive

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Evidence (Candidate)

Planning and Preparation (AEA: Conceptualization/Diagnosis

WTS: 1, 7DISP: Respect, Responsibility)
Instruction (AEA: Communication, Coordination, Diagnosis,
Integrative Interaction WTS 4,6,7DISP: Respect, Responsibility,
Communication)

Uses different representations and explanations of concepts when

necessary to accommodate students who approach learning from different
conceptual frameworks.
Uses teaching approaches that address different learning styles and
performance modes.
Uses instructional strategies that promote student learning for a range of
student abilities.
Encourages discussion.
Elicits samples of student thinking orally and in writing.
Values the development of students critical thinking, independent
problem-solving, and performance capabilities by using varied teaching
and learning strategies to engage students in active learning.
Modifies explanations when necessary to assist students
understanding.
Organizes, prepares students for, and monitors independent and group
work.
Recognizes the importance of verbal and nonverbal communication.
Is a thoughtful and responsive listener.
Communicates in ways that demonstrate a sensitivity to cultural and
gender differences.
Models appropriate communication strategies in conveying ideas
and information.
Supports learner expression in speaking and writing, and other media.
Knows how to ask questions and stimulate discussion in different ways.

____Inadequate

____Emerging

__ __Proficient

Evidence (Candidate and Student)

You related the subject matter to that of previous classes.

You explained the instructional purpose.
Activities and assignments were appropriate to most students. It was
difficult to discern if your ELL students understood other than maybe
copying their peers work.
Your questions were a combination of low and high quality Adequate wait
time was provided for student responses.
You engaged all students in genuine discussion rather than recitation
through the various activities.
You occasionally used some of the academic language and modified its
explanation when necessary.
Students responded appropriately when you used the academic language.
Directions and procedures were consistently clear.
Your explanation of the content was appropriate and connected with
students knowledge and experience.
Your spoken language was clear and you used expressive oral expression
appropriately during the reading of the story.
Instructional materials and resources were suitable to the instructional
purposes.
The lesson had a clearly defined structure around which the activities were
organized. Pacing of the lesson was appropriate.
Your feedback to the students was timely and consistent.

_x___Distinctive

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Evidence (Candidate)

Planning and Preparation (AEA: Conceptualization/Diagnosis

WTS: 1, 7DISP: Respect, Responsibility)

Evidence (Candidate and Student)

Assessment (AEA: Diagnosis/Integrative Interaction WTS: 8,9

DISP: Collaboration, Communication)

Knows how to select and construct assessment strategies and

instruments.
Uses appropriate assessment techniques to enhance his or her
knowledge of learners, evaluate students progress and performances,
and modify teaching and learning strategies.
Solicits and uses information about students experiences, learning
behavior, needs and progress from cooperating teachers and the students
themselves.
Evaluates the effect of class activities on both individuals and the
class as a whole, collecting information through observation of
classroom interactions, questioning, and analysis of student work.
Uses classroom observation and information about students as
sources for evaluating the outcomes of teaching and as a basis for
reflecting on and revising practice.

____Inadequate

____Emerging

____Proficient

You had an accurate impression of the lessons effectiveness and to the

extent to which instructional outcomes were met.
You made a few specific suggestions of what could be tried another time.
Overall, you assessed each of the domains with specifc comments and
behaviors of yours and/or the students.

__X__Distinctive

Evidence (Candidate)

Professional Responsibilities (AEA: Communication/Integrative

Interaction WTS: 10DISP: Responsibility, Collaboration,
Communication)

Relates professionally and effectively with the cooperating teacher

and faculty.
Dresses professionally and consistently portrays a professional
demeanor.
Is enthusiastic about teaching.
Seeks out the cooperating teacher to support his/her development
as a learner and a teacher.

____Inadequate

____Emerging

__ Proficient

You clearly aligned the lesson with the team plan. I dont think a beat was
missed with your delivery.
You displayed a high standard of honesty and integrity.
You welcome feedback from other professionals.

_X___Distinctive

Summary Statement: Rachel, you demonstrated a strong presence in the delivery of the lesson to such a large group of first graders.
Great control and engagement.

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Overall Performance: ____Inadequate

____Emerging

____Proficient

____Distinctive

SUMMARY REFLECTION: Rationale

DESCRIBE AND PROVIDE EVIDENCE FOR EACH OF THE FOLLOWING in a short narrative:

a.

b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.

background information about the lesson, (e.g. urban, 3rd grade, social studies lesson on )
how in the design or implementation of the lesson you demonstrated two of the Wisconsin Teacher Standards for Licensure and
Development; (name the standards and provide evidence of your actions)
(SPE only) how in the design or implementation of the lesson you demonstrated two of the Council for Exceptional Children Initial
Content Standards and Knowledge and Skill Sets;
how in the design or implementation of the lesson you demonstrated two of the Alverno Graduate Advanced Education Abilities;
how the lesson demonstrates the Common Core Standards and/or academic standards;
(SPE only) how did you accommodate students IEP goals?
at least one educational framework that is reflected in the design and/or implementation of the lesson plan (e.g. Bloom, Vygotsky,
Gardner)

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