supervision instrument master degree

1. Supervision Instrument 1
Classroom Observation Form
School:________________ Grade:______________ Subject:______________ Time:_____________
Teacher:_________________________ Date:____/____/_____ Observer:________________
GOAL SETTING
Strong Some None
1. Establish clear learning goals ( knowledge understanding, Skills).
2. Linked new subject matter to prior learning and experience.
3. Most students appear aware of and understand the learning goals.
4. Provided guides to focus students on goals.
5. Closed the class with a focus on goals of lesson.
Comments:
STUDENT ASSESSMENT
Strong Some None
1. Implemented & used results of pre-assessment to adjust lesson.
2. Implemented assessment during lesson to gauge understanding.
3. Attended to student questions/comments during lesson.
4. Implemented assessment at the end of lesson to gauge student learning.
Comments:

2. Supervision Instrument 2
INSTRUCTIONAL PRACTICES
Strong Some None
1. Varied student groupings; individual; pairs; small groups.
2. Used multiple modes on instruction.
3. Made use of classroomspace, time, and materials.
4. Communicated clear directions for multiple tasks.
5. Provided effective routines that supported individual needs.
6. Displayed effective classroom management.
Comments:
SUPPORTIVE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT
Strong Some None
1. Demonstrated respectful behavior toward students.
2. Demonstrated sensitivity to different cultures/ethnicities.
3. Acknowledge student strengths.
4. Active participation by a wide range of students.
5. Students comfortable asking questions.
Comments:
QUALITY OF CURRICULUM
Strong Some None
1. Lesson targeted one or more state standards.
2. Lesson focused on important ideas or problems.
3. Task emphasized thought versus drill and practice.
Comments:

3. Supervision Instrument 3
PREPARATION & RESPONSE TO LEARNER NEEEDS
Strong Some None
1. Showed preparation for a variety of student needs.
2. Attended appropriately to students who struggle with learning.
3. Attended appropriately to students with behavioral/physical challenges.
4. Attended appropriately to advanced students.
Comments:
EVIDENCE OF DIFFERENTIATION
Strong Some None
1. Materials of varied readability and interest; multiple ways to access
ideas/information.
2. Choices about how to work ( alone, pair, small group), task in multiple
modes, variety of scaffolding.
3. Opportunity to connect learning with individual interest & variety of
assessment tasks.
Comments:

4. Supervision Instrument 4
Phonics Lesson Form
Grades: K-3
 The teacher drills through sound cards
-VOWELS
-DIGRAPHS
-TROUBLE CONSONANTS
 The teacher introduces a new concept.
-WORD OF THE DAY
-TRICK WORDS
-WORD PLAY
-WORD TALK
-ECHO/FIND WORDS
-STORY TIME
-DICTATION
 Teacher requires students to sky write.
 Teacher requires students to tap out the words.
 Planning is evident. The teacher is not
depending on the book.
Feedback: ____________________________________________________
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Grades: 4-5
 The teacher through sound cards
-VOWELS
-DIGRAPHS
-TROUBLE CONSONANTS
 The teacher introduces a new concept.
-WORD OF THE DAY
-TRICK WORDS
-TEACH SPELLING
-TEACH SUFFIXES
-TEACH MULTISYLLABIC
-STORY TIME
-DICTATION
 Teacher requires students to tap out the words
 Planning is evident. The teacher is not
depending on the book.
Feedback: ____________________________________________________
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